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group photo at Talley of the 2025 PPAB Student Advisory Committee

Apr 30, 2026

Welcome PPAB Student Advisory Committee Leadership 2026-27

We are pleased to announced our new student leadership for the PPAB Student Advisory Committee for the 2026-27 academic year. This committee helps students connect with and communicate to the Board. As president, Sara Gregory ’27 PSE/CHE; vice president, Ethan Wolff ’28 PSE/CHE and secretary, Charlie Pine ’29 PSE/CHE. Here’s a bit more about them.…
Dylan Dees, left and Sam Additon, right pose as new Caldwell Fellows

Apr 28, 2026

PSE Students Selected for Prestigious Leadership Program

Two Paper Science and Engineering first-year students were recently selected for the Caldwell Fellows leadership program on campus.  This program is one of the oldest, most unique, and most successful university leadership development programs in the country. Dylan Dees (left, above) is from Durham, NC.  About his selection, he said “I’m truly honored to have been…
students including Charlie Pine, author, seated at their banquet table

Apr 27, 2026

2026 PPAB Spring Banquet

By: Charlie Pine ’28 Attending the recent general session and reception and celebration banquet hosted by the Paper and Pulp Advisory Board (PPAB) was a truly memorable experience, especially since it was the first time attending as a student in paper science and engineering. Overall, the day was a great mix of learning, networking, and…

Mar 16, 2026

Paper Science and Engineering “Future Ready” Intiative

Breaking News! Fellow paper science and engineering graduates, friends, and advisory board members, it is our honor to announce the kickoff of the NC State University Paper Science and Engineering Future Ready Initiative!  This initiative is the result of over a year of strategic planning, at the college, department, industry, and advisory board level, for the future of the PSE…
NC State TAPPI student group picture at the Student Summit in 2026

Feb 16, 2026

NC State TAPPI Chapter Students Shine at 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Summit

By: Sara Gregory ’27 Members of the NC State TAPPI Chapter had an incredible opportunity to represent NC State at the 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit held January 17–19 in Birmingham, Alabama. This annual event brings together engineering and technical students from universities across the nation for three days of professional development, networking, and career exploration…
students, faculty and staff gather at the picnic tables at the back of the pulp and paper labs for a BBQ and games - PPAB Student Advisory Committee Hosts Second Annual Patio Party - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 30, 2025

PPAB Student Advisory Committee Hosts Second Annual Patio Party

By: Sara Gregory ’27 The Pulp and Paper Advisory Board (PPAB) Student Advisory Committee recently hosted its Second Annual Patio Party, a social networking event for all Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) undergraduates and Forest Biomaterials graduate students. The gathering offered an afternoon of good food, conversation, and community building among students, faculty, and alumni.…
Owen Gearren playing trumpet in the Marching Band at a football game - Marching to His Own Beat - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 27, 2025

Marching to His Own Beat

by: Owen Gearren ’27 Coming into college, everyone focuses on professional development and the drive to get a job post graduation. However, sometimes you have to remember to enjoy activities outside of your program to be not only well-rounded, but follow your passions. I have played the trumpet for eight years now, doing marching band…
baby paper machine - Hear From the Class of 2027: What We Love About PSE - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 10, 2025

Hear From the Class of 2027: What We Love About PSE

by: Noah Crowder ’27, dual degree candidate, business minor Recently, I reached out to some of my PSE classmates to learn more about their favorite parts of the paper science and engineering program. Hear what they had to say! Laiken Edwards I’d say my favorite part of the program is how well the labs and…

Sep 5, 2025

TAPPI Mentor Initiative

By: Laiken Edwards ’27 A new academic year has started- which means the TAPPI mentorship program is back in full swing! Dedicated to strengthening connections within the PSE community and ensuring wisdom can be shared between students, the mentorship program connects first-year students with an upperclassman mentor based on common interests, both personal and academic,…
FYE student cohort group picture outside in front of the Domtar paper mill. - New FYEs Visit Domtar - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 4, 2025

New FYEs Visit Domtar

Our newest cohort visited Domtar’s paper mill in Bennettsville, SC on their very first Saturday on campus. The day’s trek started early with a long bus ride, then added a full mill tour and site lunch for all. Students learned about every part of the mill and how it worked encouraging a lively discussion on…