Dylan Brown is graduating with a graduate degree in Forest Biomaterials<\/a>. He is a College of Natural Resources scholarship recipient. After Dylan graduates, he will be joining a Ph.D. program in the Chicago area, where he will work on developing sustainable technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The College of Natural Resources has given me a deep understanding of using biomass (specifically wood and plant-based materials) for the development of sustainable technologies. As someone who plans on working on next-generation biofuels and chemical synthesis using biological organisms, the College has provided a platform for me to understand both the biological processes and the fundamental material and chemical properties of biomass used in these fields. I feel like I will be able to enter this field with a deeper knowledge than peers who did not go through my program in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my research project, I worked on optimizing the growth media conditions of a bacteria that can grow on a harsh industrial stream produced at pulp and paper mills. The bacteria is able to use the biomass components of this stream to produce higher-value products. The goal is that this type of technology will be used to innovate and enhance the pulp and paper industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favorite memory from my time in the College of Natural Resources was my program’s industry retreat. We were able to organize a three-day retreat where graduate students in the Department of Forest Biomaterials toured New Bern’s International Paper Mill and the Hofmann Forest while enjoying some team-building exercises in eastern North Carolina. This brought our student body closer together and gave great insight into the paper industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My path in the academic realm has definitely been an interesting one. I am a first-generation college student, and on top of that, I dropped out of high school, so navigating my way up to graduate school took some extra work. To other students in a similar position, regardless of your background, you can succeed in the academic circuit despite hardships that you have and will face. I’m very glad I stuck with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I truly love biological processes. I think there is great value in understanding the life processes of the cell and harnessing them for technological advancement. I believe as we move towards more environmentally-friendly methods of energy generation and chemical production, it will become one of the leading technologies, and this motivates me to work in that field. My department offered me a project where I could work towards that goal. On top of that, art has been a big part of my life. I find that the creative processes for developing a project are similar to that of creating a piece of art. That extra connection really helps keep the motivation up.
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Dylan Brown is graduating with a graduate degree in Forest Biomaterials<\/a>. He is a College of Natural Resources scholarship recipient. After Dylan graduates, he will be joining a Ph.D. program in the Chicago area, where he will work on developing sustainable technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The College of Natural Resources has given me a deep understanding of using biomass (specifically wood and plant-based materials) for the development of sustainable technologies. As someone who plans on working on next-generation biofuels and chemical synthesis using biological organisms, the College has provided a platform for me to understand both the biological processes and the fundamental material and chemical properties of biomass used in these fields. I feel like I will be able to enter this field with a deeper knowledge than peers who did not go through my program in the Department of Forest Biomaterials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my research project, I worked on optimizing the growth media conditions of a bacteria that can grow on a harsh industrial stream produced at pulp and paper mills. The bacteria is able to use the biomass components of this stream to produce higher-value products. The goal is that this type of technology will be used to innovate and enhance the pulp and paper industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favorite memory from my time in the College of Natural Resources was my program's industry retreat. We were able to organize a three-day retreat where graduate students in the Department of Forest Biomaterials toured New Bern's International Paper Mill and the Hofmann Forest while enjoying some team-building exercises in eastern North Carolina. This brought our student body closer together and gave great insight into the paper industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My path in the academic realm has definitely been an interesting one. I am a first-generation college student, and on top of that, I dropped out of high school, so navigating my way up to graduate school took some extra work. To other students in a similar position, regardless of your background, you can succeed in the academic circuit despite hardships that you have and will face. I'm very glad I stuck with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I truly love biological processes. I think there is great value in understanding the life processes of the cell and harnessing them for technological advancement. I believe as we move towards more environmentally-friendly methods of energy generation and chemical production, it will become one of the leading technologies, and this motivates me to work in that field. My department offered me a project where I could work towards that goal. On top of that, art has been a big part of my life. I find that the creative processes for developing a project are similar to that of creating a piece of art. That extra connection really helps keep the motivation up.
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