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Sunkyu Park - Dr. Sunkyu Park Appointed Next Jordan Family Distinguished Professor for Natural Resource Innovation - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 29, 2024

Dr. Sunkyu Park Appointed Next Jordan Family Distinguished Professor for Natural Resource Innovation

The College of Natural Resources announces Dr. Park’s achievement in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Jul 19, 2024

Paper Science Program Offers Path to Purpose-Driven Career for Elena Zuidema

Zuidema, a paper science and engineering major, talks about her journey in the NC State College of Natural Resources.
Sunkyu Park holds a bottle of biocrude - Sunkyu Park Named Jordan Family Distinguished Professor - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 18, 2024

Sunkyu Park Named Jordan Family Distinguished Professor

As the newest Jordan Family Distinguished Professor, Park will lead the development of lignin-based products to decarbonize the pulp and paper industry. 
Pile of waste - Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 15, 2024

Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time. The findings are detailed in a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers, which found that global apparel consumption…
Julie Paradiso - Julie Paradiso Recognized as a Recipient of NC State's 2024 Awards for Excellence - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 8, 2024

Julie Paradiso Recognized as a Recipient of NC State’s 2024 Awards for Excellence

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is thrilled to announce that Julie Paradiso has been honored as a recipient of NC State’s 2024 Awards for Excellence, the university’s highest honor for…
Paper making machine - BETTER Project: Global Partnership Advancing Paper Making at NC State and Beyond - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 21, 2024

BETTER Project: Global Partnership Advancing Paper Making at NC State and Beyond

The Department of Forest Biomaterials, in partnership with Aalto University, Valmet, and Tapio Measurement Technologies, is excited to announce the successful completion of the initial stages of the BETTER experiment…
Alumni group photo - Fall 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 14, 2024

Fall 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair on Thursday, August 29! We had a record breaking 38 companies represented along with 200+ Paper Science,…
wolf plaza - Alumni spotlights - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Jun 11, 2024

Alumni Spotlights

PSE alumni offer unique insights into industry careers they engage in post graduation. Whether it’s been one year or 50, we love to hear from alums and catch up with…
Cotton branch with pile of folded bed sheets and blankets - Research Turn to Cottonseed Oil to Replace Toxic Chemicals in Textiles, Paper Products - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Jun 7, 2024

Researchers Turn to Cottonseed Oil to Replace Toxic Chemicals in Textiles, Paper Products

NC State researchers are exploring the use of cottonseed oil to create non-allergenic, biodegradable products that can be used as finishing agents for fabrics and wet-strength agents for paper products.
CNR patio - Internship Lessons - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Jun 6, 2024

Internship Lessons

by Sami Anthony, December ’24 When PSE students enter the industry, it is almost always in a mill, whether it be paper, board, tissue, towel, or pulp. During my sophomore…