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Ormond’s Career Protecting Firefighters Through TPACC Earns Him Faculty Honors

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Black and white photo of George Hodge in a lab.

Nov 28, 2023

Call it “Graduation,” Not “Retirement,” Hodge Says, After 30-year Teaching Career

Wilson College of Textiles associate professor’s distinguished half-century at NC State will conclude in December.  
Hannah Orlowski sitting at her desk holding a swatch of fabric under a microscope.

Nov 16, 2023

Hannah Orlowski ‘19 Engineering for the Big Leagues

Hannah Orlowski, B.S. Textile Engineering alumna, leverages her specialized education from the Wilson College of Textiles to develop materials for Major League Baseball, Nike and J.Crew. 
A graphic reads "Suture Research" in red lettering on the left and shows a photo of Karuna Nambi Gowri on the right.

Oct 30, 2023

NC State Doctoral Student Developing Better Manufacturing Method for Wound Closures

Wilson College of Textiles student Karuna Nambi Gowri's dissertation will make barbed sutures more efficient and customizable, which means less time on the operating table for patients. 
Alex Hutchens and fellow interns pose in front of a Madewell screen.

Oct 20, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Students Gain Industry Experience with Summer Internships

Students share their summer internship experiences in a variety of fields, including biomedical sciences, engineering, and buying and merchandising roles.  
A digital drawing shows draped fabrics. Text over the top reads "Research and State of the Art"

Oct 10, 2023

Digitizing Textiles: Smooth as Silk?

DELTA and the Wilson College of Textiles collaborate on a virtual reality (VR) solution to fabric exploration using cutting edge technology such as the virtual viewer, Pico Neo3 VR headset and Ultraleap. 
Polymer and Color Chemistry student Sruthi Koppol poses surrounded by French architecture in an alleyway in Lyon, France.

Sep 27, 2023

Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Students Reflect on Study Abroad

This summer, Wilson College of Textiles students from the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science expanded upon their education by studying abroad. We asked a few students to share how these incredible experiences impacted both their academic and personal growth. 
Joshua Bermudez and 4 fellow undergraduate and graduate student researchers work in the lab for their REU research project with the Budhathoki Research Group. They are wearing lab coats and safety glasses.

Sep 25, 2023

Undergraduates Spend a Summer Conducting Research, Exploring Opportunities 

Undergraduate students share what they learned after 10 weeks conducting research through the Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Bailey Walters stands in front of the Wilson College of Textiles.

Sep 22, 2023

Bailey Walters: Wide Ambitions Lead to the Wolfpack

See why this first-year student chose polymer and color chemistry to help her achieve these big aspirations. 
Dr. Peter Hauser

Sep 18, 2023

Peter Hauser Deepens Legacy of Innovation as Professor Emeritus

The longtime textile chemist and faculty member now serves as a consultant, collaborating with industry and Wilson College of Textiles. 
Bryan Ormond adjusts a uniform before testing in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Aug 29, 2023

Ormond’s Career Protecting Firefighters Through TPACC Earns Him Faculty Honors

Wilson College of Textiles faculty member receives 2023 Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award.