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A metal sculpture of a wolf - Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Oct 21, 2025

Pulp and Paper Basics Short Courses

Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics Co-sponsored by North Carolina State University and TAPPI Upcoming Course Dates: March 16-20, 2026 June 8-12, 2026 October 19-23, 2026 Information and Registration…
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…
Sculptures of wolves howling beneath vibrant autumn trees with orange leaves - Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 26, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

NC State recently recognized several College of Natural Resources alumni and supporters who’ve made meaningful impacts through their careers and support for the Wolfpack.
Dr. Lokendra Pal with his award - Lokendra Pal Receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 24, 2025

Lokendra Pal Receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is proud to share that Lokendra Pal, EJ “Woody” Rice Professor of Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) and Sustainable Biomaterials, has been named a recipient…
A metal sculpture of a wolf - Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Sep 15, 2025

Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Kent Hudson ’75 is a visionary engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career has spanned industrial innovation, enterprise software and cloud-based solutions.
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…
Students speak with representatives of companies at the Career Fair - 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 9, 2025

2025 Paper Industry Career Fair

by: Owen Gearren ’28 The Paper Industry Career Fair at NC State University is an annual event hosted by the Paper Science and Engineering program. This event is centered around…

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…
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…

Sep 3, 2025

How Hyper-detailed Cameras Will Make Recycling More Efficient

A new study uses advanced imaging technology to identify materials in municipal solid waste that can be separated for recycling or to produce energy.  The study made use of hyperspectral imaging, a method that uses powerful optical sensors which capture the light spectrum across every pixel in an image. By analyzing the ways that different…