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New YSC Energy Technology is Tested and Perfected in NC State Labs

In the News

Oct 25, 2025

NC State Researchers Make Advancements in Material Engineering with Origami Robots

The Brighter Side
Learn about the making and practical applications of the innovative origami robots that could revolutionize medicine and transport, combining the fields of material science, design and engineering.

Oct 21, 2025

NC State Researchers’ Promising New Medicine Delivery with Origami Robots

The Engineer
Learn about the new medical technology that could change the field with 3-D printing and new and innovative magnets.

Oct 20, 2025

Magnetic ‘Muscles’ Allow Robots to Move and Heal From Within

Interesting Engineering
Using 3-D printing and innovative new magnets, NC State researchers pave the way for robotics in medicine and alternatives to surgery.

Oct 16, 2025

AATCC to Hold Textile Printing Conference in Raleigh

Textile World
In a conference held Nov. 5-6 highlighting the progress of the textile industry, NC State faculty Tova Williams Cherry, Traci Lamar and Lisa Chapman will speak about their expertise.

Oct 14, 2025

Champion Thread Co. Announces Annual Scholarship to Wilson College Students

BedTimes
In honor of their late founder and NC State alum Bob Lee Poovey III, the Poovey family has established a permenant endowment to allow the Wilson College to continue enriching the textiles industry.

Oct 10, 2025

Crackyl Magazine Features NC State Research on Female Firefighting PPE

Crackyl Magazine
Florida State University researcher (and Wilson College alumna) Meredith McQuerry, Wilson College doctoral student Ziewen Qiu and Wilson College researcher Cassandra Kwon had their work published in the special Women in Fire edition of Crackyl Magazine. Their article "Why Female Firefighting PPE Isn't a Luxury – It's a Lifeline" can be found on pages 16 and 17.

Oct 9, 2025

Influential Women Magazine Recognizes Alum for Outstanding Research

FOX8
Meredith McQuerry, a professor at Florida State University and NC State alum, was recognized for her work in textile performance and comfort, especifically for first responders.

Oct 3, 2025

Experts Tips on How to Keep Towels Fluffy and Fresh

The Guardian
Kavita Mathur of the Wilson College of Textiles contributed to this piece detailing the best ways to maintain soft towels and extend their lifetimes.

Oct 2, 2025

Bryan Ormond on Research and Progress in Protective Materials for First Responders

Fire and Safety Journal
Bryan Ormond speaks on his developments improving fire-fighting materials at the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center. Read it on page 68 (70 of the digital copy) of the Fire and Safety Journal.

Oct 1, 2025

New YSC Energy Technology is Tested and Perfected in NC State Labs

Tech Briefs
Researchers at NC State found the "sweet spot" length range to maximize efficency and energy output in YSCs, a new threadlike energy storage technology.