Wilson College Communications

Mar 26, 2021

A Career-Changing Conversation

Now embarking on a new role with Hanesbrands, Inc. as director of Supply Chain Americas, Wilson College of Textiles and College of Engineering alumnus Devon Person ’10 reflects on a pivotal conversation with two Wilson professors that led him to success. 

Mar 26, 2021

A New Degree, A New Learning Opportunity

After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Wilson College, Bella Latham has discovered that she isn’t done learning. She is pursuing a doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science while conducting research in cold weather protective textiles for the military as an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education research fellow. 

Mar 22, 2021

Imon Khan – “Community”

Wilson in a Word Not just “community,“ but incredible community. That’s how Imon Khan, Ph.D., captures what’s best about the Wilson College of Textiles. “I believe that I’ll be able to capitalize on the experiences I gained through my research work and student leadership role here at the college in my future career,” he said.… 

Mar 21, 2021

Zoe Newman – “Inspiring”

Wilson in a Word Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Newman has always been interested in textiles and materials. With a personal interest in sustainability and knit programming, Newman is studying how the performance of natural and synthetic yarns compare in the development of common knit footwear structures. Newman’s path to the Wilson College began… 

Mar 20, 2021

Tova Williams – “Home”

Initially, Williams was attracted to Wilson College by its smaller environment. Then she discovered the Polymer and Color Chemistry program which combined her passion for chemistry and color. But the icing on the cake, as she acknowledges, was meeting Professor (now emeritus) Harold Freeman at an open house. “I was intrigued not only by the… 

Mar 19, 2021

Shahida Afrin – “Resourceful”

Wilson in a Word “Resourceful” is what comes to mind for Shahida Afrin. “With its technology-rich labs and fashion studio, students can ‘think and do’ as much as they want in the Wilson College of Textiles,” Afrin said. Passionate about innovative technology, Afrin is pursuing her doctorate in textile technology management with research focusing on three-dimensional apparel… 

Mar 8, 2021

Wilson College Associate Dean Pamela McCauley Passionate About Her Role as a Mentor

Pamela McCauley, Ph.D. brings a long and distinguished list of honors and recognitions unique within academic circles. She now has one more distinction to add after being elected in February to the 2021 Class of Fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She enjoys every aspect of her job as associate dean for Academic Programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but particularly relishes the opportunity to help all students live up to their full potential. 

Mar 4, 2021

Dr. Ben Schmidt ’06 Serves on Front Lines of the Pandemic

By Tim Creedon Students who major in polymer and color chemistry at the Wilson College of Textiles often follow similar career patterns within the world of manufacturing. Dr. Ben Schmidt ’06 broke that mold, however, when he applied to medical school and went on to earn his M.D. degree.   A specialist in emergency and internal… 

Mar 3, 2021

Dakota Batch: Shifting to a Global Perspective

After turning her love of sewing into a pursuit of a doctorate, Dakota Batch has found her true passion. She’s going beyond classroom learning in the Textile Technology Management program to research the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the textile industry — and identifying ways to connect women with the support they need. 

Mar 3, 2021

Jiyang Chen: The Journey from Textiles to Biomedical Engineering

In 2013, Jiyang Chen began a journey from Shanghai to Raleigh — from his father’s clothing company to NC State Wilson College of Textiles. Although he thought his course of study was already set, along the way, he discovered an exciting new interest and career path.