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Jan 24, 2020

Impressive Accomplishments from Impressive PSE Women

Our program is devoted to helping students become servant leaders and contributors to our campus community and society.  Here are three wonderful examples of how our PSE Women influence our…

Jan 21, 2020

Your Ice Cream Has Paper In It – and Other Unexpected Products Made from Biomaterials

Biomaterials, or organic materials extracted from nature, can be found in everyday products. They enhance our food and technology and help us live more sustainable lifestyles. Watch the video to learn more. The Department of Forest Biomaterials is educating future leaders and supporting industry research across the world. Read more about their latest advances and…

Jan 20, 2020

Heather Starkey – Class of ’17

Heather Starkey graduated from NC State in 2017 with degrees in Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering.   We recently reached out to Heather to find out about her experiences…

Jan 13, 2020

A Dream Come True – Studying Abroad In Finland

I am Michael Alcivar Mora and I’m a junior double majoring in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. Last semester I studied in Tampere, Finland at TAMK University. The decision to…

Jan 7, 2020

Claudia Patterson – Student Spotlight

Claudia Patterson Hometown: Mt. Ulla, NC High School Graduation Year: 2016 Degrees: BS, Paper Science and Engineering, 2020 BS, Chemical Engineering, 2020 Work Experience: International Paper, Riegelwood, NC Summers 2018…

Jan 6, 2020

It’s Much More than just a Major

My name is Wallace Layman and I am a freshman beginning my degrees in Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Dr. Byrd and Jennifer Piercy hosted, for  the PSE…

Dec 28, 2019

Heaven Davis – Student Spotlight

Heaven Davis Hometown: Conover, NC High School Graduation Year: 2018 Degrees: BS, Paper Science and Engineering, 2022 BS, Chemical Engineering, 2022 Work Experience: Domtar, Plymouth, NC Summer 2019 Domtar, Bennettsville,…

Dec 19, 2019

Former NC State Professor Establishes Forest Biomaterials Lecture with $100K Donation

Dr. Richard Thomas, alumnus, former professor and department head in the College of Natural Resources, has generously donated $100,000 to establish an annual lecture in forest biomaterials. The Dr. Richard…

Dec 17, 2019

CLT: The Future of Residential Timber Construction

This year, the Wood Products Cooperative Extension team embarked on a new project — a feasibility study — using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for residential construction. The project is funded…

Dec 13, 2019

3 Awards for Dr. Yao’s Sustainability Systems Analysis Lab

This fall, three PhD students from Dr. Yuan Yao’s Sustainability Systems Analysis Lab were awarded for their research poster Darlene Echeverria, The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) XIX…