The NC State Pulp and Paper Advisory Board partners with alumni, corporations, friends and foundations to generate support for the continued success of the paper science and engineering program in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Membership gifts support scholarships, professorships, academic programs, research, facility and lab improvements and various student programs not typically supported through state appropriations.

By joining the NC State Pulp and Paper Advisory Board, you make an investment in the future of the pulp and paper industry.

Member Benefits

• Affiliation with the largest traditional paper science and engineering program in the United States
• Recognition and visibility for your company on the NC State Pulp and Paper Advisory Board website, all printed publications and in front of students
• Company representation and voting rights on the Advisory Board of Directors
• Invitations to our annual meetings and events
• Favored access to the NC State pilot plant and research facilities, which are widely used by industry clients for process and product development
• Access to education programs, including customized mill education training programs and a hands-on workshop for pulp and paper basics
• First access for on-campus interviews with paper science and engineering students to fill summer internships, co-ops and permanent positions
• Access to the knowledge and expertise of the largest research faculty in the field

Your Membership Funds Provide:

• Scholarships for high-achieving undergraduate students
• Support for high school and mill town recruiting programs to enhance enrollment
• State-of-the-art labs that provide the best hands-on learning available
• The continuation of the only traditional paper science and engineering program serving the southeastern U.S.
• International exposure for students entering a global marketplace

Upcoming Advisory Board Events

Learn more about our upcoming events on our Events Page.