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PSE freshman group photo at Plymouth, SC mill area

Sep 2, 2026

PSE Freshman Retreat Builds Teamwork

By: Abby Hickman, PSE/CHE ’27 NC State Paper Science and Engineering freshman class participated in the PSE FYE Retreat, held August 28-30. The weekend gave students an early opportunity to experience the pulp and paper industry firsthand, learn more about future career opportunities, and build relationships with the classmates they will spend the next four…
4 PSE students, 2 male, 2 female smile and hold up Wolfies in front of PPL

Aug 28, 2026

Kicking Off the Year: TAPPI Welcome Week

By: Sara Gregory, PSE/CHE ’27 The start of a new school year is always exciting, and this year, TAPPI made sure to kick things off with a full week of fun! TAPPI Welcome Week gave Paper Science & Engineering students the opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and welcome our newest members. We…

Aug 20, 2026

Smurfit Westrock Provides Compelling Internships

By Cale Tomlin, PSE/CHE ’27 My name is Cale Tomlin and I am from Orlando, FL, currently a senior dual majoring in Paper Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering. I have completed three internships with Smurfit Westrock – two at the Seminole mill in Jacksonville, FL,and this past summer in Evadale, TX. This past summer…
Maya Ali smiles at Sappi during her internship in 2026

Aug 6, 2026

Interning at Sappi

by: Maya Ali, PSE/ChE ’28 Over the summer, I was a part of the Technical Team at Sappi, working primarily with Paper Machine 1 (PM1), one of the mill’s three paper machines. My main role has been to support both the technical team and the PM1 team by identifying opportunities to improve the machine’s performance…
Emily Pedrick '29 pictured on left taking a selfie with a fellow intern at Suzano's mill

Jul 20, 2026

PSE Student Interns at Suzano

By: Emily Pedrick, PSE and ChE ’29 Throughout this summer, I served as a Production Intern on the paper machine at the Suzano Mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. I was responsible for optimizing availability and reducing downtime on the paper machine. My role was particularly engaging because of the diversity of perspectives I encountered daily.…
2026 golf tournament carts waiting to start

Jun 15, 2026

2026 Fore the Pack Tournament Raises Scholarship Support for CNR Programs

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nearly 90 golfers, alumni, industry partners and friends of NC State’s College of Natural Resources gathered at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on April 17 for the 9th Annual Fore the Pack Scholarship Golf Tournament. The annual event generated approximately $14,300 in scholarship support for students in the Professional Golf Management (PGM) and…
NC State University graduate students and faculty standing outside a gray building with the Smurfit Westrock logo displayed above the entrance.

May 18, 2026

Industry Meets Academia: Forest Biomaterials Graduate Students Tour Smurfit Westrock Facilities

Seventeen Forest Biomaterials graduate students recently took part in a two-day immersive visit to Smurfit Westrock facilities in West Point and Richmond, Virginia. Organized by the Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association (FB GSA) executive team, in close coordination with Dr. Daniel Saloni and Dr. Hasan Jameel, the visit offered students a rare opportunity to gain…
PSE students outside the New Bern GCF mill

May 18, 2026

Students Visit GCF Mill In New Bern

On April 10, 2026, 31 students traveled with Dr. Med Byrd to visit the Global Cellulose Fibers mill in New Bern, NC.  The group consisted of both new students, on-campus transfers, and upper-class students.  Mill Manager, Elena Malak (PSE Class of 2005) and Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Chris Hayter (PPT Class of 1992) set up a…
Metal howling wolf statue. - Dr. Sunkyu Park Appointed Next Jordan Family Distinguished Professor for Natural Resource Innovation - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

May 18, 2026

2026 Buzzard Leadership PSE Representation

By: Abby Hickman ’27 PSE/CHE The James Buzzard Leadership Development Program has been one of the most impactful experiences of my time at NC State. Through workshops, conversations, and experiences like our trip to Washington, D.C. and engagement with industry leaders, I learned that leadership is less about having the right answers and more about…
men from PSE sr class jump for joy at the annual senior celebration dinner

Apr 30, 2026

PSE Seniors Celebrate with Laughter, Tradition, and a Memorable Sendoff 

By: Sara Gregory, ’27 PSE / CHE; President, PPAB Student Advisory Committee The PSE Senior Celebration brought together the Class of 2026 for an evening of laughter and well-earned celebration as seniors, faculty, and staff gathered to mark the end of an unforgettable chapter at NC State. Held at the NC State University Club, the…