TPACC Researcher Presents Findings to Leaders in Firefighting Industry
A study by the Wilson College of Textiles' Textile Protection and Comfort Center finds new ways to protect firefighters from heat stress.
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Military Veteran Marc Mathews’ Career Designing Protective Equipment Took Him All Over the World
After interrupting his studies for a tour in the Marines, Mathews returned to NC State “duly motivated and focused.”
Women Supporting Women (In Fire)
Most female firefighters wear male suits that are ill-fitting or uncomfortable, but Research Assistant Professor Cassandra Kwon is on a mission to rectify that.
Staying Home — and Solving Problems
Meet the Wilson College of Textiles faculty who first walked the halls as NC State students.
Sophie Guevel: Working Behind the Scenes to Make an Impact
Sophie Guevel, research associate with the Textile Protection and Comfort Center, in the Wilson College of Textiles, was recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Extension Award for her continued contributions in keeping the center on the leading edge of testing technologies.
Researchers Are Developing Better Tests for Face Coverings With New Tech
Backed by a grant from the CDC, NC State researchers are working on new technology to simultaneously test face coverings' breathability, filtration and fit.
NC State Experts Study Performance, Fit Testing for Face Masks for the Public
Researchers at the NC State Textile Protection and Comfort Center are working on better ways to test and study cloth masks.
Meet Young Alumnus Nigel Carlton
We spoke to alumnus Nigel Carlton (B.S. TE '17, M.S. TE '19) about why he chose to attend the Wilson College of Textiles, his work with TPACC and the reality of searching for a job while limited to a specific geographic location.
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.
Meet Us at Techtextil North America
The Wilson College of Textiles will be the center of the textile world this February 26-28, when it hosts Techtextil North America 2019 as its first official academic partner. Techtextil North America is an annual trade event dedicated to the technical textiles and nonwovens industry. For three days this month, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and industry professionals from all over the world will gather in the City of Oaks to network, learn and share the latest advancements in textile technology.