forest biomaterials

Jan 5, 2024

5 Questions with Research and Development Engineer Katie Payne

Katie Payne graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in paper science and engineering and chemical engineering. She now works as a staff scientist at Solenis in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dec 5, 2023

Roman Sarder ’23 Develops Sustainable Paper and Packaging Solutions

Sarder, who graduates in December 2023 with a Ph.D. in forest biomaterials, is currently working as a senior research scientist at WestRock.

Nov 9, 2023

AI-Powered Waste Management System to Revolutionize Recycling

The system is expected to streamline the collection of non-recyclable waste for conversion into renewable products, energy and fuel.

Oct 30, 2023

Weston Cregger ’24 Awarded Cullison Scholarship

The William L. Cullison Scholarship is awarded by the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry to undergraduate students based on academic achievements and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Oct 18, 2023

Mimicking a Bird’s Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels

A small bird's nest-making inspires a nontoxic process for making cellulose gels.

Sep 18, 2023

NC State Researchers Developing Climate-Friendly Solution for Pulp and Paper Industry

NC State researchers will lead a $2.6 million project aimed at developing a nature-based, renewable technology to reduce the carbon emissions of kraft pulping.

Aug 16, 2023

Haley Jenkins Analyzes Sustainable Wood Products

This summer, Jenkins interned as an undergraduate research assistant with the wood science and engineering program at Oregon State University.

Aug 7, 2023

Charles Allen Sanders ‘85 Named Executive Director of Pulp and Paper Advisory Board

Sanders will serve as an interface between the advisory board and corporate and individual contributors and manage day-to-day activities of the board.

Aug 1, 2023

NC State to Lead $10M Initiative to Decarbonize Forest Products Industry

Faculty in the Department of Forest Biomaterials will work to reduce the carbon intensity of producing various paper and wood products.

Jul 6, 2023

Angela Rush ‘91 Named Director of Recruitment for Paper Science and Engineering

Rush will oversee undergraduate student enrollment, retention and development, scholarship coordination and administration. She will also serve as an advisor for first-year students.