Wilson College of Textiles

Apr 7, 2021

Wilson College Student and Team Win Multiple Hackathon Awards

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. 

Apr 7, 2021

Wilson College Students Chosen as FSF Scholars

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. 

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 15, 2021

Textiles Loaner Program Keeps Students on Track

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. 

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. 

Mar 8, 2021

Bacterial Film Separates Water From Oil

Researchers used a material produced by the bacteria Gluconacetobacter hansenii as a filter to separate water from an oil mixture. 

Mar 8, 2021

Wilson College Associate Dean Pamela McCauley Passionate About Her Role as a Mentor

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. 

Mar 3, 2021

Dakota Batch: Shifting to a Global Perspective

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. 

Mar 3, 2021

Jiyang Chen: The Journey from Textiles to Biomedical Engineering

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. 

Mar 1, 2021

Study Finds Ideal Placement, Pressure for Armband that Could Track Heart Rate

In an effort to develop an armband that can track the heart’s electrical activity, NC State researchers determined the ideal placement for three electrodes in their band design, and how tightly the band needs to be worn.