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Undergraduates, Ph.D. Students Advance E-Textile Research

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Shourya Lingampally adjusts a machine in a first-floor lab of the Wilson College of Textiles.

Jul 24, 2023

Wearable Connector Technology Advances at Wilson College of Textiles Could Assist Doctors, Soldiers in Combat

Researchers develop wearable connectors that could be key to functionality of critical devices in a range of wearable technology fields. 
Arash Kasebi adjusts a firefighter helmet and hood on a mannequin head in a lab at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Jul 21, 2023

Volunteer Firefighter Arash Kasebi Brings On-the-Field Insight to Postdoctoral Research

Postdoctoral research fellow Arash Kasebi has dedicated his academic career to investigating and improving firefighter gear at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Mira Abed stands to the left of the image holding a Maybelline Vinyl Ink lip product. Behind Abed is a product window display at the L'Oreal New Jersey location.

Jun 7, 2023

Mira Abed ’12, ’19 Celebrates Multifaceted Passions with Big Impacts as Senior Chemist for L’Oréal

The Wilson College of Textiles alumna uses technical knowledge of cosmetics to analyze makeup products before they are launched. 
Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

Apr 7, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Tova Williams

Jun 30, 2022

Tova Williams Named Research Assistant Professor at Wilson College of Textiles

Armed with both a Ph.D. and private industry experience, she felt called to return to NC State. 
Joel Lawson Williams

Jun 3, 2022

Wilson College’s First Doctoral Alumnus Creates Transfer Scholarship

In 2022, the college's first doctoral graduate created the Joel Lawson Williams Community College Transfer Scholarship to make higher education more accessible. 
Professor Ahmed El-Shafei

Jan 12, 2022

Mission: Leaving No Waste Behind 

Wilson College of Textiles Professor Ahmed El-Shafei delivers a zero-waste solution to one of the industry’s biggest problems: What to do about wastewater produced following fabric dyeing?  
Wilson college graduates in patagonia team photo

Dec 7, 2021

Wilson College Double Graduate Joins Patagonia’s Wolfpack

Julia Koehler uses her master's in textile chemistry and bachelor's in polymer and color chemistry to help lead color development and innovation at the company. 
Em Lichtenberger

Nov 12, 2021

Using Chemistry to Solve Problems

Em Lichtenberger uses their two chemistry degrees from the Wilson College of Textiles to keep Parker Lord running. 
student conducting research

Oct 26, 2021

Undergraduates, Ph.D. Students Advance E-Textile Research

Wilson College of Textiles students are discovering how e-textiles can improve heating technology and increase the application of electrocardiograms.