{"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":"2024-09-12T13:44:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:44:25","slug":"fiber-and-polymer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/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 Start<\/strong>: July 15 of the prior year for international students, Nov. 25 of the prior year for U.S. citizens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadlines for Fall Start<\/strong>: March 1 of that year for international students, June 25 of that year for U.S. citizens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be advised that many funding decisions are made during March. 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<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-automated-posts ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">ph.d. fiber and polymer science highlights<\/h2>\n                                <a\n              href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/tag\/ph-d-fiber-and-polymer-science\/\"\n              class=\"ncst-labeled-section__link\"\n                                          data-ua-cat=\"Featured Content Block\" data-ua-action=\"Label Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/tag\/ph-d-fiber-and-polymer-science\/\"\n            >More program news<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/fall-2024-commencement-in-photos\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/fall-2024-commencement-in-photos\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-70247\" \n            alt=\"Teju Lankipally high-fives a faculty member at a graduation ceremony. Other graduates and faculty, also in academic regalia, are seen in the background, clapping and celebrating.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241216154126\/IMG_4961-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241216154126\/IMG_4961-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241216154126\/IMG_4961-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241216154126\/IMG_4961-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241216154126\/IMG_4961-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Fall 2024 Commencement in Photos<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Take a look back at the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 commencement ceremony with these <span class=nowrap>photos.&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/wilson-college-of-textiles-students-gain-valuable-career-experience-through-summer-internships\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/wilson-college-of-textiles-students-gain-valuable-career-experience-through-summer-internships\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"834\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-70049\" \n            alt=\"A group of ten interns of diverse backgrounds pose together, smiling in front of a &quot;National Intern Day 2024&quot; banner. They are in a modern, well-lit space, wearing casual and sports-themed attire.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241208222228\/INTERN-SUMMER-STORY-COVER.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241208222228\/INTERN-SUMMER-STORY-COVER.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241208222228\/INTERN-SUMMER-STORY-COVER-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241208222228\/INTERN-SUMMER-STORY-COVER-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241208222228\/INTERN-SUMMER-STORY-COVER-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Wilson College of Textiles Students Gain Valuable Career Experience Through Summer Internships<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">From Adidas to TJX, Wilson College of Textiles students accepted internship opportunities across the country to expand their industry knowledge and <span class=nowrap>skills&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/wilson-college-of-textiles-doctoral-student-uses-research-to-improve-performance-in-flexible-electronics\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/wilson-college-of-textiles-doctoral-student-uses-research-to-improve-performance-in-flexible-electronics\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-70071\" \n            alt=\"Akanksha Pragya working on a machine.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241211185033\/BK-4817.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241211185033\/BK-4817.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241211185033\/BK-4817-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241211185033\/BK-4817-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20241211185033\/BK-4817-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Wilson College of Textiles Doctoral Student Uses Research to Improve Performance in Flexible Electronics<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Fiber and polymer science Ph.D candidate Akansksha Pragya is winning awards for her research, and applying the concept to new, sustainable products through an internship at Procter &amp; <span class=nowrap>Gamble.&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\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 3.69v42.39ZM167.94 188.21c29.08 0 52.63-28.26 52.63-62.87s-23.76-62.67-52.63-62.67-52.43 27.85-52.43 62.67 23.34 62.87 52.43 62.87ZM390.55 283.65c-16-13.93-26.21-36-26.21-60.83a86.23 86.23 0 0 1 1.84-17.82 62.42 62.42 0 0 1-22.94 4.31 64.77 64.77 0 0 1-35-10.24l-16.79 7.78c18.43 13.72 30.72 37.68 30.72 64.71 0 25.2-10.44 47.52-26.62 61.44l.2.21 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