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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 outside of your program to be not only well-rounded, but follow your passions. I have played the trumpet for eight years now, doing marching band…
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 of NC State’s 2024-25 Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor (ADUP) Award. This honor is the university’s highest recognition for excellence in undergraduate teaching. “Receiving this award…
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 and engineering program. Hear what they had to say! Laiken Edwards I’d say my favorite part of the program is how well the labs and…
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 networking and professional development, allowing students to grow their careers by speaking with company representatives, alumni, and other students about their future. The fair is…

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 ensuring wisdom can be shared between students, the mentorship program connects first-year students with an upperclassman mentor based on common interests, both personal and academic,…
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 full mill tour and site lunch for all. Students learned about every part of the mill and how it worked encouraging a lively discussion on…
Group picture of attendees holding up wolfies at the Career Fair - 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Aug 21, 2025

2025 Paper Industry Career Fair

Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair on Wednesday, September 3! 2025 Companies International Paper EVENT SPONSOR International Paper is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. We produce corrugated packaging products that…
Bird's eye view of students observing a paper machine - Smurfit Westrock Gift Sets Pace for Paper Science and Engineering Corporate Fundraising Effort - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Aug 4, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Gift Sets Pace for Paper Science and Engineering Corporate Fundraising Effort

The gift kicks off a multimillion-dollar plan to modernize the capabilities, appeal and offerings of the paper science and engineering degree program.
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Jul 2, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging

The fiber-based material, which is fully recyclable and biodegradable, could someday replace plastic foam materials used in cushioning and insulation for packaging.
Group picture of students in front of a colorful hummingbird mural. - 2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student's Perspective - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 30, 2025

2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student’s Perspective

by: Kaya Kusmierczuk This May, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brazil through the Paper International Experience (PIE) program. We kicked things off with a day of sightseeing in São Paulo, a perfect way to soak in some local culture before the industry tours began. Over the next few days, we dove deep…