department of textile engineering chemistry and science

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Mar 17, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

The Office of Research Commercialization asked four women who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research (including two from the Wilson College of Textiles) for their advice and insights.

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Mar 11, 2025

Two Wilson College Faculty Members Named University Faculty Scholars

Associate Professors Sonja Salmon and Kavita Mathur received university-wide recognition for their teaching, leadership and cutting-edge research.

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Mar 6, 2025

A Q&A With Pitch to the Pack’s Inaugural Winner

Hear from NC State Ph.D. student and entrepreneur Reid Barnett about the story behind his business and the impact of Pitch to the Pack.

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Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses.

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Feb 18, 2025

NC State Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award

Assistant Professor Yang Zhang’s funding from the National Science Foundation will advance researchers’ understanding of fluorescent dyes and foster a new generation of chemists.

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Feb 18, 2025

Cameron Cooper ’09 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of his professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Cameron Cooper was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Feb 17, 2025

Small College Makes Big Impact at NC State’s 3MT Competition

The 2024 “People’s Choice” winner, and one other finalist, are Wilson College of Textiles graduate students.

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Feb 12, 2025

Textile Technology Launches NC State Alumnus’ Career with Under Armour, Carhartt

James Carr says hands-on experience and the Wilson College of Textiles’ industry connections helped set him up for success.

Jan 29, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Make-A-Thon Innovation

A number of this year's top Make-A-Thon teams included Wilson College of Textiles students. Learn more about their sustainability solutions.

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Jan 27, 2025

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Sara Kempin

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Department Coordinator Sara Kempin.