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Meet Kate Nartker: Textile artist, professor

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Jan 26, 2022

CVCC, Gaston College sign agreement with NC State

Hickory Daily Record
A new agreement between Gaston College and the Wilson College of Textiles allows Gaston's textile technology students to continue their education at the Wilson College. 

Jan 24, 2022

Gaston College students can earn guaranteed admission to NC State

Yahoo
Gaston College recently signed an agreement between its Textile Technology program and the the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State which allows Gaston graduates to study at the Wilson College. 

Jan 11, 2022

NC sending N95 masks to local health departments as Triangle experts weigh in on best masks to fight omicron

CBS 17
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond helps CBS17 explain what to look for in a facial covering to best protect yourself from COVID-19. 

Nov 8, 2021

Curious About the Latest Research in Mask Efficacy?

What They Think
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond explains his CDC grant to study facial coverings and masks, and discusses the safest masks to wear in different situations. 

Sep 30, 2021

NC State researchers get CDC funding to improve face masks

CBS 17
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond and his team of Wilson College students programmed an animatronic head to study the effectiveness of different masks against COVID-19. 

Aug 2, 2021

Team USA’s origami-inspired face masks are designed to be breathable, but they’re not as protective as N95s

Insider
Professor Emiel DenHartog talks to Insider about the origami inspired masks Team USA wore to the Olympic opening ceremony, and the reality of their effectiveness at protecting against COVID-19. 

May 18, 2021

New data finds one division of the fire service may be at a greater health risk

ABC 13
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond is pursuing a FEMA grant focused on investigating PPE for firefighters in hopes of preventing cancer. 

May 18, 2021

Deadlier than Fire: News 13 hosts a town hall on firefighters’ increased risk of cancer

ABC 13
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond participated in a town hall with ABC 13 discussing the risk for cancer among firefighters and what can be done to protect those who protect us. 

Apr 15, 2021

FIBER WORLD: Sustainable Alternative Plant Fibers for Textiles

Textile World
Associate Professor and Director of The Zeis Textiles Extension Andre West explains alternative plant fibers for sustainable textiles. 

Jan 25, 2021

Meet Kate Nartker: Textile artist, professor

Technician
Assistant Professor Kate Nartker talks to Technician about her multimedia art and her role at the Wilson College of Textiles.