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Tom Schroeder Joins Wilson College Faculty After Completing Postdoctoral Studies at Harvard 

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Photo of Jon Rust in front of a wall of red banners. He wears a black suit, white collared shirt and red tie.

Nov 30, 2022

Retiring Professor Jon Rust Leaves Lasting Legacy Through Students, Research

He’s pushed the textile industry forward through his research and consulting, and advanced the college through his many leadership roles, but he’s most proud of the mentorship he’s provided to students. 
Embroidery machine

Nov 22, 2022

Researchers Eye Embroidery as Low-Cost Solution for Making Wearable Electronics

NC State researchers discovered a low-cost, scalable method for making wearable devices. 
aerial photo showing the Wilson College of Textiles in the foreground and Lake Raleigh behind.

Nov 17, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles Researchers Earn Funding to Advance Medicine

The Comparative Medicine Institute saw promise in research proposals submitted by faculty and graduate students alike. 
Kate Nartker uses TC2 loom in the Wilson College of Textiles lab. Behind her, a bookshelf with spools of colorful thread can be seen. The beginnings of the weave are visible: a bright orange geometric pattern.

Nov 4, 2022

Wilson College Faculty Member Aims to Bring Weaving to the Big Screen

Assistant Professor Kate Nartker's trailer for the short film "Whose Woods Are These" marks an expansion of her groundbreaking animated weaving work. 
photo of a brick walkway on Centennial Campus with the Wilson College of Textiles in the background

Oct 27, 2022

Six Wilson College of Textiles Faculty Members Earned Promotions in 2022-2023 Academic Year

Get to know the six faculty members who recently received promotions in the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Portrait of Yang Zhang (left) in blue lab coat (in focus) with lab equipment and neon dyes in beakers (right, out of focus)

Oct 18, 2022

New Wilson College Faculty Member Yang Zhang Seeks Practical Applications for His Research

The assistant professor views his chemistry expertise as a tool to create a better world and a more sustainable textile industry. 
person stands in soybean field (back right corner).

Oct 11, 2022

New Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Will Tackle Global Challenges

Wilson College of Textiles faculty member Sonja Salmon is leading a collaboration between NC State and the Technical University of Denmark that aims to uncover new biology-based methods for CO2 management and sustainable fertilizer production. 
Knee brace

Sep 9, 2022

Users Care About Assistive Devices’ Look, Feel and Smell

People considered the look, texture and smell of assistive devices in online reviews, an NC State study found. 
Genevieve Garland (left) and her mentor Cynthia Istook pose for a photo at Garland's commencement ceremony.

Sep 2, 2022

NC State Leader Genevieve Garland ’00, ’02, ’13 Honors a Lifelong Mentor by Paying Forward Her Invaluable Support

Cynthia Istook’s leadership in the textiles field and the incredible impact she’s had on Genevieve Garland’s life inspired her to honor her mentor by establishing the Cynthia L. Istook Textiles Graduate Endowment. 
Tom Schroeder

Sep 1, 2022

Tom Schroeder Joins Wilson College Faculty After Completing Postdoctoral Studies at Harvard 

He looks to organisms like electric eels for insights on how to make the next generation of materials.