{"id":19938,"date":"2022-07-06T22:17:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T02:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=19938"},"modified":"2023-12-20T17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T22:01:07","slug":"fiber-and-polymer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/fiber-and-polymer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiber and Polymer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>This doctoral program creates independent scholars in the fields of polymer, fiber and materials science through education in mathematics, chemistry, physics and engineering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the interdisciplinary nature of textiles, students pursuing a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science <strong>research a nearly unlimited range of STEM topics, including:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polymer science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiber science&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forensics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textile chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dyeing and finishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanotechnology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonwovens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/group\/research\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/group\/research\/\"><span class=\"text\">Explore faculty research specialties<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to the Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadlines for Spring 2023 Start<\/strong>: July 15 for international students, Nov. 25 for U.S. citizens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadlines for Fall 2023 Start<\/strong>: March 1 for international students, June 25 for U.S. citizens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be advised that many funding decisions are made during March and April. While the formal deadline for U.S. citizens is June 25, you are advised to apply early to be eligible for available funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/phd-apply\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/phd-apply\"><span class=\"text\">View requirements or apply<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-indigo-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Finding New Ways to Evaluate Materials<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Fiber and Polymer science doctoral candidate Faisal Abedin is advancing activewear from the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/graduate-research-spotlight-faisal-abedin-ph-d-fps-finds-new-ways-to-evaluate-activewear-materials\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/graduate-research-spotlight-faisal-abedin-ph-d-fps-finds-new-ways-to-evaluate-activewear-materials\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn how<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100704\/IMG_8653-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Ph.D. student and testing subject in TPACC lab\" class=\"wp-image-28342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100704\/IMG_8653-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100704\/IMG_8653-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100704\/IMG_8653-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100704\/IMG_8653.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Community, Big Resources&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Close to 90 students are enrolled in the program, creating a close knit community. However, this small program within a tier-one research institution means that your resources and connections are anything but limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curious about a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below to learn what students, alumni and faculty say makes the program unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-video-image ncst-yt-player ncst-video-image\"><figure class=\"video-image__video\"><div class=\"video-image__wrapper\"><div class=\"video-image__video-container\"><div class=\"ncst-yt-player-target\"><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HH9w72SYX_8\" class=\"video-image__overlay ncst-yt-player-trigger\" data-ua-cat=\"Video Image Block\" data-ua-action=\"Video Play\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HH9w72SYX_8\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"video-image__img wp-image-33889\" alt=\"person in white lab coat works on a machine in the dye lab of the Wilson College of Textiles. Behind, two peoples sit at a table and collaborate. \" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100458\/MAH5882-1-2.jpg\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100458\/MAH5882-1-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100458\/MAH5882-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100458\/MAH5882-1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100458\/MAH5882-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><span class=\"play-indicator\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 314 384\"><title>Play Video<\/title><path d=\"M0,0,314,192.51,0,384Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color has-quotes\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\">The professors within the Wilson College of Textiles are really incredible, making sure that I feel passion and involvement in my research. So it&#8217;s not just a research topic, and I&#8217;m stuck in the lab all the time, but it&#8217;s something that really drives my interest.<\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container\"><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\">Caitlin Knowles<\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">Fiber and Polymer Science Student<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-blue-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/dissertation-committee\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"m214.43 333 .81-.41c-16-13.93-26.21-36.05-26.21-60.83 0-27 12.29-50.79 30.52-64.51l-17.21-7.58a66.62 66.62 0 0 1-57.75 5.73 84.32 84.32 0 0 1 1.84 17.6c0 25.19-10.44 47.51-26.62 61.44l.2.2 46.7 20.48 8.39 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