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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…
Sumner and Olivia Dudick on vacation for selfie photo

Jul 9, 2026

Welcome Sumner Dudick!

Dr. Sumner Dudick is an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University. An alumnus of the NC State Paper Science and Chemical Engineering programs, he earned a doctorate in chemical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, supported by funding from the Renewable Bioproducts Institute in his work to…
Wolf Statue - Graduate Student Spotlight: Lisandra Chacon - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 17, 2026

“Bob” Buckman, Industry Innovator, Passes

Robert “Bob” Buckman was a true innovator in the specialty chemical world, he changed the model for service and action in the pulp and paper and other industries. Bob knew what most did not years ago, that paper mills did not have enough bandwidth and technical expertise to solve most of their chemistry problems. Papermaking…
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…
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…
Graduate cap with NC State logo. - 2025 Commencement Reflection - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Feb 19, 2026

2026 Paper Super Scholars

By: Abby Hickman ’27 PSE/CHE This past weekend, I had the privilege of volunteering at the annual Paper Science Super Scholars event, which brings outstanding high school seniors to campus as finalists for some of the most prestigious scholarships in the Paper Science and Engineering program. Eighteen exceptional students from across the eastern United States…
Buzzard leadership participants group picture at NAFO. - Buzzard Leadership DC Trip - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 30, 2025

Buzzard Leadership DC Trip

by: Abby Hickman ’27 Over fall break, the James Buzzard Leadership cohort traveled to Washington, D.C. for a two-day leadership experience filled with meaningful discussions, professional networking, and valuable lessons on what it truly means to lead. I applied to the James Buzzard Leadership Development Program because it offers a unique opportunity to strengthen my…
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…
Group picture of students in front of a colorful hummingbird mural. - 2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student's Perspective - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 30, 2025

2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student’s Perspective

by: Kaya Kusmierczuk This May, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brazil through the Paper International Experience (PIE) program. We kicked things off with a day of sightseeing in São Paulo, a perfect way to soak in some local culture before the industry tours began. Over the next few days, we dove deep…
Allen Sanders' table group picture.- PPAB Spring Celebration Banquet: Students' Perspectives - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 14, 2025

PPAB Spring Celebration Banquet: Students’ Perspectives

By: Angelina Finnie with contributions from Owen Gearren As a third-year student pursuing dual majors in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science & Engineering, with a Business Administration minor, the Pulp and Paper Advisory Board (PPAB) events are highlights of the year. Affectionately known as the “love fest,” the banquet is so much more than just…