textile engineering

Jul 7, 2021

Making Her Mark: Wei Gao Honored as University Scholar

Growing up in Jurong in Southeast China, TECS Associate Professor Wei Gao displayed a strong interest in fibers and fabrics, and later, a passion for advanced materials research. Her love of learning and unparalleled work ethic culminated in her receiving NC State’s prestigious University Faculty Scholar designation. 

Mar 26, 2021

A Career-Changing Conversation

Now embarking on a new role with Hanesbrands, Inc. as director of Supply Chain Americas, Wilson College of Textiles and College of Engineering alumnus Devon Person ’10 reflects on a pivotal conversation with two Wilson professors that led him to success. 

Mar 26, 2021

A New Degree, A New Learning Opportunity

After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Wilson College, Bella Latham has discovered that she isn’t done learning. She is pursuing a doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science while conducting research in cold weather protective textiles for the military as an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education research fellow. 

Mar 11, 2021

Yarns Coated with Enzymes Can Act as Filters

NC State researchers showed they could attach enzymes to textiles in a proof-of-concept study. They want to use this technology to develop chemical filters, including for carbon capture. 

Feb 1, 2021

Textile Sensor Patch, Made with Conductive Yarns, Could Detect Pressure Points for Amputees

NC State researchers sewed a soft, flexible sensor system to help map pressure points on an amputee’s prosthesis. 

May 18, 2020

From Engineering to Analytics

As businesses look to make decisions, they turn to data to draw conclusions to solve problems. Not surprisingly, the brightest minds analyzing data are coming from NC State. 

May 8, 2020

Heart Maker: Meet New TECS Assistant Professor Jessica Gluck

Written by Cameron Walker Photo: TECS Associate Professor Jessica Gluck working in her laboratory What if you could create a new heart from a patient’s own cells, eliminating problems such as long waits for organ donors and the possibility of organ rejection? New Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) assistant professor Jessica Gluck believes it’s possible,… 

May 8, 2020

Carving Their Own Path

By Delisha Hinton Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again, their college experience has been unlike any other in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Skills developed through research projects, team presentations, internships, student organization meetings, study abroad… 

Dec 9, 2019

Paul Burke ‘17 Engineers His Own Path

Originally from Raleigh, Paul Burke '17 now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he works as pre-sales systems engineer for IT, networking and cybersecurity company Cisco Systems. We spoke with Burke about his life and career after graduation, why he chose to attend Wilson College, what his job search was like and more. Read on for our discussion. 

Nov 15, 2019

A STEP Above: Young Alumna Cassia Lewis ‘13

A second generation alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles, Cassia Lewis practically grew up at NC State, biking around campus and cheering on the Wolfpack at football games with her father, who graduated from the Textile Engineering program in 1994. She now lives on the West Coast, serving as director of business development for fabric manufacturer Swisstex Direct.