Wilson College Communications

Jun 4, 2014

FPS Student Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Kelly Stano, a Ph.D. student pursuing dual degrees in Fiber and Polymer Science as well as Materials Science and Engineering, has recently been awarded the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRF).  While Kelly was pursuing her M.S. in Textile Engineering at N.C. State, her advisor, Dr. Philip Bradford, encouraged her to apply for…

Jun 3, 2014

PCC Student Explores Color in Spain

Polymer & Color Chemistry student, Alli La Pierre, has always been inspired by the colorful works of artist & architect Antonio Gaudí … so much so that it helped determine her major! Alli spent her spring break viewing Gaudí’s masterpieces while studying abroad in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. It was nine days of history, art,…

Apr 28, 2014

2014 NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate research is not only important to NC State as a research extensive university, but also to the faculty of TECS who split their time between teaching, research and service. In working with undergraduate researchers, TECS faculty guide students in conducting research which then helps them develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication,…

Apr 22, 2014

High School Students in Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) Take on the Multidisciplinary Textile Engineering Field by Exploring Nonwovens

Written by: Caroline Ellington, ABM Textile Engineering Student Jonathan Halbur is no stranger to the Wilson College of Textiles. Currently working on his PhD in Fiber and Polymer Science under the guidance of Dr. Jesse Jur, he previously earned his BS and MS degrees in Textile Engineering from the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry &…

Apr 22, 2014

PCC Student Athlete Connects with his Major

Written by: Shane O’Toole, Polymer & Color Chemistry Junior Entering college is always a blur of excitement, fear, and uncertainty for all freshmen. I had no idea what it was exactly that I wanted to do, or what to even expect of the “college experience.”  All I knew as my bags were packed, was that…

Apr 22, 2014

Polymer and Color Chemistry Student Studies Energy Conversion at NASA

Students in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science often receive highly rewarding summer internships at great institutions and companies around the nation, and even internationally. One of our Polymer & Color Chemistry students, Anita Nagavalli, was no exception. This past summer Anita was an intern at the NASA Langley Research Center, where she…

Apr 22, 2014

Interdisciplinary Forensic Chemistry Research Provides New Method

TECS faculty and students and College of Engineering collaborators, Dieter Griffis, Chuanzhen Zhou and Roberto Garcia, have developed a new forensic method for dye analysis of dyed fibers without extraction. The work was recently published in the journal Analytical Chemistry and highlighted in Chemical and Engineering News.Read more

Jul 24, 2013

Brooke Elizabeth Anderson

Brooke Elizabeth Anderson – from Denver, NC graduated from North Lincoln High School as valedictorian. She held leadership positions in the Student Government Association as class treasurer and student-body vice president. Furthermore, she is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Anchor Club, Beta Club, and National Honors Society. Brooke has also participated in…

Jul 24, 2013

Jayce Rae Arnette

Jayce Rae Arnette – from Franklin, TN graduated from Ravenwood High School. Jayce’s academic dedication earned her straight A’s throughout high school. She has held a leadership position in the United Way Youth Advisory Council and was granted an award of excellence in the group. Jayce also held leadership positions in Youth Leadership Franklin and…

Jul 24, 2013

Colden Travis Beert

Colden Travis Beert – from Gastonia, NC graduated from Forestview High School. He was a Junior Marshall with Honors recognition on AP Exams. He was a part of National Honor Society as well as Beta Club. Colden is a member of Anchor club, as well as the founder of Let’s Play Soccer, which is a…