Wilson College Communications

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 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… 

Jul 24, 2012

Kelly Marie Bates

Kelly Marie Bates – from Apex, NC, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math. While in high school, Kelly was an active member of Girl Scouts, Troop 1842, and recently completed the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts. During high school, Kelly has been involved with Women in Science and… 

Jul 24, 2012

Christina Malene Blair

Christina Malene Blair – from Sanford, NC, graduated from Lee County High School. Christina maintained an outstanding GPA while being involved in various activities in her high school and in the community, along with taking AP courses to prepare her for college. Christina was a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society,… 

Jul 24, 2012

Renee Eileen Graff

Renee Eileen Graff – from York, PA, graduated from York Suburban High School. Throughout high school, Renee excelled academically and was awarded both Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll awards. Additionally, she was very active with music, serving as Flute Section Leader in 2010 and Drum Major in 2011 of the high school Marching Band.…