The four alumnae we profile in this story are all professors -- ever-curious, perpetual learners with patience and a passion for textiles. They come from different backgrounds, even continents, but they all found their place at the Wilson College of Textiles and in the halls of academia. Read on to learn more about their journey from student to professor.
As Techtextil North America's first academic partner, Wilson College was given the opportunity to dress Sir Walter Raleigh for the show held Feb. 26-28. The goal was to do so creatively and with some technical textile elements worked in. Fashion and Textile Design student Carly Kvietok stepped up. Her inspiration comes from a form of street art that’s referred to as “yarn bombing.” With bold patterns and electroluminescent wire along the seams, Kvietok's work is sure to spark interest in wearable technology and innovation in textiles.
Students at the Wilson College of Textiles have access to an excellent resource that can help them achieve academic success and feel confident in class: the Textiles Tutorial Center.
To support women with an interest in entrepreneurship, Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) hosts events and workshops focused on networking, skill-building, mentorship and engagement.
Three Minute Thesis winner and Textile Chemistry graduate student Ciera Cipriani has done some interesting research on fabric dyes, but her academic work isn’t the only thing that defines her.
Written by Nicholas Wommack, Supply Chain Operations student, Poole College of Management NC State student Moriah Mattix is a young entrepreneur who is striving to...
Friends, As I have shared in previous columns, connectedness is one of the six core values our College staff and faculty established in 2015. We...
Take an in-depth look at the Textile Technology and Textile Engineering programs available at the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State.
The Wilson College of Textiles will be the center of the textile world this February 26-28, when it hosts Techtextil North America 2019 as its first official academic partner. Techtextil North America is an annual trade event dedicated to the technical textiles and nonwovens industry. For three days this month, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and industry professionals from all over the world will gather in the City of Oaks to network, learn and share the latest advancements in textile technology.
Dr. Russell Gorga was among five NC State individuals who were recognized for their commitment to advising students and helping them reach their potential. Gorga, director of undergraduate programs and associate department head in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, received the Faculty Advisor Award.
