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Nov 15, 2024

NC State Shapes What’s Next in Interiors at High Point Market

Textile design students and alumni at the Wilson College of Textiles bring a unique perspective to the event, which draws industry leaders from around the world.

Nov 7, 2024

Taking a Systems Approach to Sustainability Research at NC State

Professor Karen Leonas prides herself in actionable research that is ready for real-world applications.

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Nov 6, 2024

Faculty Research Awarded $1.8 Million Grant from the National Institute of General Medical Science

Assistant Professor Yang Zhang will use the prestigious NIH MIRA grant to fund research integratingdye chemistry, fiber science and biomedical research.

Melissa Armistead adjusts a mask on a mannequin head. Several colorful mannequin heads are lined up on a workbench, each with an open mouth, which is part of a research or testing setup. A door and equipment are visible in the background.

Nov 6, 2024

Wilson College Doctoral Student Recognized With $10,000 Scholarship for Cutting-Edge Research

The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) recently celebrated the research of Melissa Armistead, a fiber and polymer science Ph.D. student, for work that could prove pivotal for firefighters on the front lines.

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Oct 29, 2024

Wilson College of Textiles Professor is NC State’s Innovator of the Year

Professor Ahmed El-Shafei’s patented dyeing technology takes a meaningful step towards a greener textile industry.

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Oct 25, 2024

Meet the Six New Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)

These recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong connection to the Wilson College of Textiles through their engagement, leadership and philanthropy in their new role on the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

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Oct 25, 2024

Hannah Orlowski ’19, Product Development Engineer at Contempora Fabrics, Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

As a passionate textile engineering alumna with a love for networking, Hannah Orlowski looks forward to returning to NC State as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Oct 25, 2024

Rosa Stancil ’23, Media Planner at Women’s Wear Daily, is One of the Newest Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Thanks to her educational background and the support she received as a Centennial Scholar, Rosa Stancil has made impressive strides in her career and will bring that knowledge to her new role as a member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Oct 25, 2024

Corinne Carter ’18, Product Marketing Manager at Unifi, Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Thanks to her degree from the Wilson College of Textiles, Corinne Carter has become an expert in product marketing at Unifi and has returned to NC State as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Oct 25, 2024

Ted Meyers ’17, Business Development Project Manager of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at Kroger, Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Driven by a passion for problem-solving and innovation, Ted Meyers is excited to contribute his knowledge and expertise as one of the newest members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.