b.s. textile engineering

Sydney Lucas holds two clear glasses with samples of hair, dyed pink. Lucas wears a white lab coat, purple gloves, and safety glasses. Behind her is a cabinet with various bottles of chemicals and solutions.

Mar 21, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Students Learn Science and Industry of Cosmetics in Cosmetic Chemistry Club

The Cosmetic Chemistry Club has something for every student in the Wilson College of Textiles — from learning the formulation of makeup to getting real world experience in the industry.

Emma Myer-Medina observes Meghan Lord conducting an experiment. Both wear white lab coats, masks and safety glasses. Megan has her arms in gloves which reach into a glass case where the experiment is taking place.

Feb 16, 2023

Undergraduates Join Research Team, Learn Industry Skills

Teresa Fiorito and Emma Myer-Medina spent the summer assisting Ph.D. students on research with far-reaching results.

Feb 6, 2023

Two Outstanding Graduates Recognized with 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

In recognition of their exceptional professional and personal achievements, graduates Devon Person ’10 and Monica Warsaw ’12 have been named the recipients of the college’s 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards.

Feb 6, 2023

Devon Person ’10 Named a Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipient

In recognition of his career achievements, service to the textile industry and community involvement, Devon Person — a 2010 textile engineering graduate — was honored with a 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Mengmeng Zhu and Rui Wang stand Aidan Lim (seated in office chair) as they all look at results on a computer monitor. In the foreground a giant tan machine with batteries and red and white cables is visible.

Feb 3, 2023

Undergraduate Researches Clean Energy, Gains Hands-On Experience

Textile engineering Senior Aidan Lim spent the summer working with Assistant Professor Mengmeng Zhu in her research on lithium-ion battery life prediction as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates.

Emma Myer-Medina (left) and Januka Budhathoki-Uprety (right) work at a lab bench examining liquid in vials. Emma is using a pipette to add liquid into the vial. Both wear face masks, gloves, protective eyewear and lab coats.

Jan 24, 2023

Undergraduates Contribute to Textile Research in Sustainability, Health through Summer REU Program

The Research Experience for Undergraduates offers paid research opportunities at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.

Two students work at a table in the Senior Design Lab. Textile samples are on the table they are working at, and the PPE suit they are working to improve is visible hanging on a whiteboard behind them.

Jan 17, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Students Develop More Sustainable PPE

A group of NC State University seniors partnered with Pine Bluff Arsenal to choose a new material for coveralls worn by members of the U.S. Army.

Dec 20, 2022

Relive December Commencement in Photos

Celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles' 80 new graduates with these galleries.

Elizabeth Siu and classmates posing together.

Nov 28, 2022

Elizabeth Siu Studies Energy, Sustainability in Puerto Rico

A summer in Puerto Rico taught textile engineering student Elizabeth Siu about energy and sustainability, and helped her build a newfound confidence along the way.

Photo of Vieux Lyon, taken by Anna Haskins

Oct 28, 2022

Students From Around the World Share Disciplines, Cultures in Lyon, France

Anna Haskins spent the summer in Lyon, France at the Summer School of Science and Engineering studying with students from around the world.