Wilson College Communications

Jul 24, 2013

Hayley Kathryn Klumpe

Hayley Kathryn Klumpe – from Murfreesboro, TN graduated from Central Magnet School. She has taken several AP classes including European History, US History, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and Calculus. She is a National Merit Finalist – one of 16,000 high scorers in the US on the PSAT. She earned 1st place in the Science Olympiad Regionals…

Jul 24, 2013

Laila Imad Knio

Laila Imad Knio – from Raleigh, NC graduated from Athens Drive Senior High School. She took a total of 9 AP courses in her high school career as well as being the Vice President of National Honor Society, secretary of Thespian Society, and Co-President of both the French and Psychology clubs. She was an active…

Jul 24, 2013

Conner Michael Metz

Conner Michael Metz – from Matthews, NC graduated from David W. Butler High School. He attended the NCSU Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering camp and is interested in medical textiles. He took many AP courses including Psychology, Human Geography, English, and US Government. Conner was awarded the title of AP Scholar with Distinction for receiving 5’s…

Jul 24, 2013

Ashle Mills Page

Ashle Mills Page – from Cary, NC graduated from Cary Christian School. She has attended the Chemistry and Engineering of Polymers and Fibers Workshop as well as the Duke TIP Program. She volunteers at NC historic sites with the Governor’s Page Program, her church, and the Science House with students in STEM. She is a…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…