department of textile engineering chemistry and science

May 13, 2025

Community Sees Science in Everyday Life at State of the Sciences

The Wilson College of Textiles adds a touch of color to the community outreach event.

Lucy Caraballo stands in line in Reynolds Coliseum in full graduation regalia. She holds up a "Wolves Up" hand sign.

May 12, 2025

What’s Next For the Wilson College of Textiles Class of 2025?

The newest graduates are headed everywhere from Boston to Portland.

Jordan Everett wears glasses and shoulder-length braids and smiles in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red "NC STATE" pullover. Green trees, grass, and a brick building appear in the background.

May 12, 2025

Jordan Everett ’25 Starts Her Career in Activewear

Getting involved and exploring the world gave this textile technology graduate the skills, and the confidence, for her next stop at Columbia Sportswear.

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May 9, 2025

Sydney Lucas ’25: All About Cosmetic Chemistry

Unique courses, research opportunities and student organizations laid the groundwork for her dream career and lasting friendships.

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May 9, 2025

Anna Haskins ’25: Engineering a Career with Honda

Her time at NC State was filled with experiences across engineering disciplines – and around the globe – that helped her land her dream job.

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Apr 28, 2025

Annual Research Symposium Looks To the Future, Designing Textiles for Tomorrow’s World

Wilson College of Textiles graduate students share their research with peers and faculty.

Three men in suits pose indoors: From left to right: Randy Woodson, Xiangwu Zhang and Ed Weisiger Jr. They stand in front of white walls and glass doors, with a podium to the left. Xiangwu Zhang wears the Holladay Medal. The lighting is bright and the atmosphere formal.

Apr 11, 2025

Textiles Professor Wins NC State’s Top Honor

Associate Dean Xiangwu Zhang is one of three faculty members to win the 2025 Holladay Medal.

Bailey Knight operates a blue industrial machine in the Wilson College of Textiles' Flex Factory. She wears large blue earrings and a black shirt. Spools of red thread are visible on the machine, indicating a textile or sewing process.

Apr 10, 2025

NC State Research Empowers Product Developers to Make More Sustainable Choices

An in-progress database will enable brands to compare the environmental impacts of the most common fibers.

Lisa Chapman stands on a raised breezeway on the Wilson College of Textiles campus. A courtyard is visible behind her.

Apr 7, 2025

Wilson College Appoints ‘Collaborative’ Leader to Helm Doctoral Programs

Lisa Chapman, the director of graduate programs, takes over as the college’s director of doctoral programs.

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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.