2013

Jun 19, 2013

Inaugural ASSIST RET / YS Summer Program Focuses on Wearable Electronics

Written by: Caroline Ellington, ABM Textile Engineering Student When someone mentions the term “wearable electronics,” many of us, even in today’s technologically advanced society, may not really understand what it means. What are wearable electronics? And moreover, why do they matter to us? Dr. Jesse Jur, an Assistant Professor in Textile Engineering and Textile Technology,… 

Jun 4, 2013

Park/Centennial Scholar and PCC Sophomore, Sarah Paluskiewicz, Chairs 2013 Shack-A-Thon

Written by:  Sarah Paluskiewicz, Shack-A-Thon chair; Polymer & Color Chemistry Sophomore; Centennial Scholar; Park Scholar Monday morning at 8am marked the beginning of the 23rd annual Shack-A-Thon, hosted by NC State’s campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity.  For one week the Brickyard will accommodate 20 shacks each built and manned around the clock by university student… 

May 26, 2013

Alumni Highlight: Brooks Hester – Lenovo

TECS alumnus, Brooks Hester, earned his B.S. in Textile Engineering in 2013. He now works for Lenovo as an Inside Channel Sales Representative for Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Alumni Highlight Name:  Brooks Hester Degree earned at NC State University:  B.S. Textile Engineering, 2013 What company / entity do you currently work for?  Lenovo What is… 

May 26, 2013

Alumni Highlight: Andrew Peacock – US Navy

Degree earned at NC State University:Major: Polymer and Color Chemistry, American Chemical Society Certified Concentration of PCC, 2008Minor: Spanish, 2008 What is your current job title?Medical Student, US Navy What are your significant job responsibilities?Currently, my job is to excel in medical school. Upon graduation, my primary job will be providing medical care for sailors, marines,… 

May 26, 2013

Alumni Highlight – Alex Plonk – Carl A. Plonk – US Air Force

Degree earned at NC State University:Major: Textile Engineering, December 2011Minor: Information Systems, Military Studies What is your current job title?Air Weapons Officer / Air Battle Manager, US Air Force What are your significant job responsibilities?Employing and controlling air weapon systems against airborne and surface objects. Plan, organize, and direct operations, including airspace management, direct aircraft conducting… 

May 26, 2013

Alumni Highlight: Brian Waters – Fukuoka University

TECS alumnus, Brian Waters, has used his BS in Textile Chemistry (now Polymer and Color Chemistry) to go from LA Criminalist to professor of forensic medicine in Japan. Alumni Highlight Name:  Brian Waters Degree(s) earned at NC State University:  BS in Textile Chemistry*, 1998 Degree(s) earned at other institutions:  MS in Criminalistics, California State University, Los…