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Nov 28, 2021

First Year Students Receive Prestigious Goodnight Scholarship

Every semester, we are lucky to welcome incredible, impressive new students into our PSE program.  While we might be slightly biased, our students stand out among the NC State community and…

Nov 28, 2021

Student Spotlight – Josh Allmon

Josh Allmon Hometown: Zebulon, NC High School Graduation Year: 2018 Degrees: BS, Paper Science and Engineering, 2022 BS, Chemical Engineering, 2022 Work Experience: International Paper, Riegelwood, NC, Summer 2021 International…

Nov 19, 2021

Lucian Lucia Recognized with 2021 David Wetherhorn Award

Lucia was recognized for his paper, “Extension of a steady-state chlorine dioxide brightening model for Z-ECF bleaching of softwood kraft pulps.”

Nov 4, 2021

TAPPICON 2021 – Live and In Person

During the first weekend of October, a group of 13 students had the chance to attend TAPPICon 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. This was the first year that the department sponsored…

Nov 2, 2021

NC State To Lead Global Research Effort To Develop Sustainable Fibers

The College of Natural Resources recently established the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI), a research consortium that aims to study, develop and promote the utilization of alternative fibers for packaging, hygiene, textiles and other products. SAFI has already raised $1.2 million for research and partnered with 20 companies in order to position the college as the center of excellence for the research, development, and utilization of sustainable fibers.

Oct 29, 2021

2021 TAPPI Scholarship Winners

Each year, TAPPI awards over $50,000 in scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students in the pulp, paper, packaging and related industries.  Congratulations to the seven, 2021 recipients from NC State below.…

Oct 27, 2021

This NC State Researcher Wants to Disaster-Proof Your Home. Here’s Why.

Many homes aren’t equipped to withstand natural disasters. David Tilotta is working to change that.

Oct 26, 2021

Bell Tower Lighted Red for Dr. Hasan Jameel

Since its completion in 1937, the Memorial Tower has stood as a symbol of identity for North Carolina State University, a timekeeper for tradition and a perpetual memorial to NC State…

Oct 19, 2021

My First Work Experience – During a Pandemic

My first work experience in the pulp and paper industry revealed the good, the bad, and the “in between” of the pulp and paper industry, but most importantly, it opened…

Oct 12, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Utilizing Data to Promote Sustainability

Kelvin Borges is a sophomore dual majoring in paper science and engineering and chemical engineering at the NC State College of Natural Resources. This summer, Borges is participating in a super…