Sustainable Materials and Technology

Mar 29, 2021

Progress at the Pump

Professor Sunkyu Park, who has deep NC State roots, is working to turn waste from the pulp and paper industry into the biofuel of the future. Boosted by private support, his research could revolutionize the energy industry — in more ways than one.

Mar 10, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Kaitlin Bratt

Kaitlin Bratt graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s in Sustainable Materials and Technology and minors in Environmental Science and Business Administration in 2020. She is pursuing a Master of…

Mar 2, 2021

Five Questions with Second Lieutenant Teshawn Lee

Lee, who graduated with a degree in sustainable materials and technology in 2020, discusses his experience at the College of Natural Resources and his future plans.

Jan 25, 2021

Biomass: A Sustainable Energy Source for the Future?

From creating sustainable jet fuel to developing sustainable consumer goods, the College of Natural Resources is at the forefront of exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing renewable biomass.

Dec 18, 2020

Celebrating the Graduating Seniors Summer & Fall 2020

We would like to congratulate our graduating seniors from the Department of Forest Biomaterials. Our students have worked very hard over the last four years, and we are very proud…

Dec 8, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Mawadda Almasri

Mawadda Almasri graduated from NC State in 2020 with a B.S. in Sustainable Materials & Technology and a minor in Environmental Science. We caught up with Mawadda to hear about her…

Nov 2, 2020

Open House Connects the Pack Virtually

Every year North Carolina State University hosts an Open House event to educate prospective students about the various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus resources offered by the university. This…

Oct 29, 2020

Our Clothes Are Polluting the Environment. Here’s a Solution.

Some aspects of modern life – flying overseas, driving your car on the interstate and drinking water from a plastic bottle – are known to cause environmental harm. But what…

Oct 14, 2020

Student Spotlight: Theodore Frater

Theodore Frater is a senior in Sustainable Materials and Technology double minoring in environmental science and statistics. We caught up with Theodore to share his experiences and advice for incoming…

Oct 12, 2020

Five Questions with Laboratory Technician Shane Page

Shane Page, a sustainable materials and technology alumnus, is putting his skills to work as a laboratory technician.