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Cotton branch with pile of folded bed sheets and blankets.

Jun 7, 2024

Researchers Turn to Cottonseed Oil to Replace Toxic Chemicals in Textiles, Paper Products

NC State researchers are exploring the use of cottonseed oil to create non-allergenic, biodegradable products that can be used as finishing agents for fabrics and wet-strength agents for paper products.
Red flowers bloom in front of the Memorial Belltower.

May 17, 2024

WestRock Endows Graduate Award in Honor of Peter Hart

WestRock has partnered with the College of Natural Resources to celebrate the legacy of Peter Hart, an adjunct associate professor of forest biomaterials at NC State for the last two decades.
Wolf Statue - Two Professors Named Goodnight Early Career Innovators - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2024

Get to know five students from this year’s graduating class as they discuss their NC State journeys.
JT Chappell standing in front of a pond in his cap and gown for graduation.

May 6, 2024

Pack Reflections: JT Chappell ’24

JT Chappell graduated with a bachelor's degree in sustainable materials and technology. He was recently hired by the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory to serve as its temporary business director.
Joshua Lambert poses with his dog in front of a mountain.

May 2, 2024

Joshua Lambert ‘19 Looks Back on His Paper Science and Engineering Experience

Lambert, who graduated in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in paper science and engineering, now works as a papermaking operations manufacturing engineer at Proctor & Gamble.
Headshot of Kai Lan.

Apr 2, 2024

Meet Forest Biomaterials Professor Kai Lan

Lan is an assistant professor of sustainability science and engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Mar 18, 2024

Sassorossi Family Establishes Scholarship for Paper Science Majors

Sarah and Deanna Sassorossi hope the scholarship will be a small part of an overall solution to help increase the affordability of an undergraduate degree.
Professor Lucian Lucia - Faculty Feature: Meet Professor Lucian Lucia - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 23, 2024

Lucian Lucia Named 2023-24 University Faculty Scholar

Lucia, a professor of forest biomaterials and chemistry, has made outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through his teaching, scholarship and service.
Niveda poses outdoors - Freshman Niveda Mahesh Makes a Lasting change in Her Community and Beyond - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 12, 2024

Park Scholar Niveda Mahesh Seeks to Create Sustainable Change

Mahesh, a freshman studying paper science and engineering at NC State, is the founder and president of the nonprofit organization 4Girls 4Change.
Katie Payne poses at lab - 5 Questions with Research and Development Engineer Katie Payne - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

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.