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Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Students Reflect on Study Abroad

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Andrew Treece

Dec 1, 2023

Wilson College’s Medical Sciences Concentration Offers Unique Alternative to Pre-Med Programs

See how graduates of NC State’s polymer and color chemistry program with a concentration in medical sciences have turned their degrees into successful careers in the medical industry.  
researchers weather firefighter turnout gear in an oven.

Dec 1, 2023

Study Tests Firefighter Turnout Gear With, Without PFAS

PFAS-free outer shells fail to repel oil and hydraulic fluid, potentially bringing performance tradeoffs to firefighters. 
Ross Mason holds "wolfs up" in front of white building with "TheraFirm a Knit-Rite Company" printed on the side.

Nov 29, 2023

Textile Technology Alumnus Turns Senior Design Into Medical Textile Career

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Ross Mason uses his textile technology degree to innovate medical textiles for use with prosthetics. 
Caroline Ellington (second from left) with three other people on a golf course, all in Peter Millar gear.

Nov 28, 2023

Caroline Ellington ‘13, ‘14: Using Textile Engineering Skills in the Luxury Sportswear Industry

As Peter Millar’s line review director, two-time graduate Caroline Ellington thanks the Wilson College of Textiles for the holistic knowledge she gained about the textile industry and the connections made along the way. 
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.