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Oct 3, 2024

Is Toilet Paper Affected By Port Strike? What Arizona Shoppers Must Know Before Panic Buying

The Arizona Republic
If the strike lasts longer than a week or two, some researchers have raised the possibility of a lack of the raw materials used to make toilet paper.

Oct 3, 2024

Where is Toilet Paper Made? As Consumers Scramble, the Demand isn’t Necessary

The Delaware News Journal
American manufacturers produce billions of rolls of consumer-grade toilet paper each year – more than enough for shoppers, according to Ronalds Gonzalez, an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State.

Sep 30, 2024

London Calling: Anika Shah Reflects on Studying Abroad in the UK

Shah was one of 14 NC State students who traveled to London and other cities across the United Kingdom this summer to study sport management.

Sep 27, 2024

Learning in Paradise: Lainie Powell Reflects on Studying Abroad in the Bahamas

Powell was one of several NC State students to travel to Andros Island this summer to conduct research on blue holes and other aquatic ecosystems.

Sep 26, 2024

Jingxin Wang Named Reuben B. Robertson Professor

Wang has served as professor and head of the Department of Forest Biomaterials since January 2024. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research and outreach.

Sep 25, 2024

Scandinavian Summer: Matthew Menon Reflects on Studying Abroad in Sweden and Norway

Menon, a sophomore majoring in environmental sciences, was one of several NC State students who traveled to Sweden and Norway this summer to study the sustainable use of natural resources.

Sep 24, 2024

A Paper International Experience: Rick Conner Reflects on Studying Abroad in Finland

Rick Conner, a senior majoring in paper science and engineering, discusses his journey to Finland to gain an international perspective on pulp and paper manufacturing operations.

Sep 23, 2024

Summit Steward Fenton McKown Protects Endangered Plants in the Adirondack Mountains

McKown, a junior majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, recently volunteered with the Summit Stewardship Program to help educate hikers about the fragility of plants in the alpine zone.

Sep 18, 2024

Beating Blazes Before They Spark. Strategies to Limit Fire Hazards in NC Coastal Ecosystems.

Carolina Public Press
As suburban expansion encroaches on wildlands, well-staffed and sufficiently-trained fire departments, like those in Craven County, will be required to snuff out more fires, said NC State professor of forest ecology Rob Scheller.

Sep 17, 2024

Driving Wildfire Risk Along NC Coast. Terrain, Past Mistakes and Climate Change Create Volatile Mix.

Carolina Public Press
The combination of heat and dry conditions “shortens the time it takes for peats to reach the low moisture stage when they can readily burn even though the water table is just below the surface,” said forest ecologist Rob Scheller of NC State University.