Teamwork pays off as the Wolfpack takes the lead with top honors again! Shahida Afrin, a first-year doctoral student in the NC State Wilson College of Textiles, collaborated with two fellow doctoral teammates from Canada to win three awards in the eighth annual Fashion Tech Hackathon at Kent State University in January.
NC State Wilson College of Textiles juniors Ava Armstrong and Deja Herelle were recently chosen as Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Scholars. As part of the annual FSF Case Study Scholarship program, both students presented award-winning projects that tackled real-world issues in today’s fashion industry.
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.
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.
Thanks to donor support and the NC Textile Foundation, the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management at Wilson College of Textiles has continued preparing its students to become industry-ready professionals even while they learn remotely.
Pamela McCauley, Ph.D. brings a long and distinguished list of honors and recognitions unique within academic circles. She now has one more distinction to add after being elected in February to the 2021 Class of Fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She enjoys every aspect of her job as associate dean for Academic Programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but particularly relishes the opportunity to help all students live up to their full potential.
After turning her love of sewing into a pursuit of a doctorate, Dakota Batch has found her true passion. She’s going beyond classroom learning in the Textile Technology Management program to research the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the textile industry — and identifying ways to connect women with the support they need.
In 2013, Jiyang Chen began a journey from Shanghai to Raleigh — from his father’s clothing company to NC State Wilson College of Textiles. Although he thought his course of study was already set, along the way, he discovered an exciting new interest and career path.
NC State researchers sewed a soft, flexible sensor system to help map pressure points on an amputee’s prosthesis.
By Taylor Pardue Dr. Dame S. Hamby made a lasting mark on NC State through his time and talent. Hamby served as dean of the...
