Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science

Aug 26, 2021

Getting to Know Ummay Mowshome Jahan: 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellowship Recipient

Ummay Mowshome Jahan, recipient of the 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellowship, joins the Wilson College of Textiles as a doctoral student in the fiber and polymer science program this fall. 

Aug 25, 2021

Undergraduate Students Contribute to Research for Environmental, Human Health

Undergraduate students in Dr. Januka Budhathoki-Uprety's lab spent their summer contributing to research with both health and sustainability impacts. 

Aug 4, 2021

Research Experience for Undergraduates Develops Confidence, Resumes

Nearly 30 Wilson College students spent their summer researching in our labs and developing their professional skills to chart a path for their next steps after graduation. 

Aug 21, 2019

Li-Force: Ph.D. Student Receives DOD Scholarship

Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. student Braden Li has received the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship through the Department of Defense. 

Jul 19, 2019

Learning to Lead

Over the past year, almost two dozen women at the Wilson College of Textiles have benefited from professional development grants through the Ellen Rohde Leadership Initiative. Female students, faculty and staff have been able to network and learn through travel to conferences, workshops and research opportunities worldwide as a result of these grants, honing their leadership skills and widening their career paths.  

Jun 5, 2019

Ghosh Named William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor in Textiles

Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) professor Tushar Ghosh has been named the William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor in Textiles in recognition of his outstanding service to the Wilson College of Textiles and the broader textile industry. 

May 6, 2019

PhD Student Raises Mental Health Awareness

As a Mental Health Ambassador at NC State, graduate student Cody Zane has found his passion in helping fellow students find support when they need it. 

May 2, 2019

The Direction of Their Dreams

Read about some of our Wilson College of Textiles graduates -- why they chose to study textiles at NC State, what they loved most about their time here and where they’re going next. 

Feb 26, 2019

Path to Professorship

The four alumnae we profile in this story are all professors -- ever-curious, perpetual learners with patience and a passion for textiles. They come from different backgrounds, even continents, but they all found their place at the Wilson College of Textiles and in the halls of academia. Read on to learn more about their journey from student to professor. 

Nov 6, 2018

Intern Abroad: Ph.D. Student Ashish Kapoor on German Summer

Learn about NC State Wilson College of Textiles Ph.D. student Ashish Kapoor, who spent 10 weeks in Jena, Germany working at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering through the DAAD RISE Professional Program, a scholarship-funded research internship program for master’s and doctoral students.