Read on to learn more about why they chose to study textiles at NC State, what they loved most about their time here, and what is next for them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Fashion and Textile Design<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Hickory, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Bachelor of Science,<\/span> Fashion and Textile Design <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration<\/b>: Textile Design<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What drew you to your major?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I always participated in fine arts classes in high school, like film photography and pottery, but didn\u2019t want to take that specific route. Then my art teacher told me about the textile program at <\/span>NC State<\/span><\/a>; I toured and liked how it mixed both technical and creative aspects. I also enjoyed the idea that the major could take me in a variety of directions such as home furnishings, apparel, technical textiles, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following graduation, I have taken an associate designer position at <\/span>Valdese Weavers<\/span><\/a> designing jacquard woven fabrics!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I really enjoyed being both a member and then the president of [the student chapter of women\u2019s professional organization] <\/span>WithIt<\/span><\/a>. I received the WithIt scholarship sophomore year, which granted me the opportunity to go to the annual conference in Charleston, South Carolina. I met some really wonderful women who I still keep in touch with! The conference included some keynote speakers, round table discussions with industry members and other scholarship recipients, and an anniversary gala that was Roaring 20\u2019s themed. It was a very rewarding experience and helped guide me to figuring out that I wanted to design for the home furnishings sector!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Fashion and Textile Management<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Annapolis, Maryland<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Bachelor of Science, Fashion and Textile Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration<\/b>: Fashion Development and Product Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What drew you to your major?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have been interested in fashion my entire life. When looking for colleges, I appreciated the <\/span>Wilson College of Textiles<\/span><\/a>\u2019 high level approach to the textile industry. We learn about all aspects of fashion, not just the design portion, which allows me to understand the system more holistically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I plan on attending graduate school here at Wilson College of Textiles!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most rewarding part of my experience at Wilson College of Textiles has likely been my participation in undergraduate research. It has allowed me to study a problem like a puzzle and has been a fun way to apply the skills I have learned in my curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What achievement are you most proud of?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am proud of my internship with <\/span>HanesBrands Inc.<\/span><\/a> that has continued from the summer of 2018 to the present. I really enjoy the projects I\u2019ve worked on and the ability to challenge myself and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about her <\/span>undergraduate research<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Polymer and Color Chemistry<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Burlington, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Bachelor of Science, Polymer and Color Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What drew you to your major?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The opportunity to learn about chemistry with an applied application, as well as to learn about the opportunity to improve the sustainability of the textile industry. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n To get my Master of Science in Textile Chemistry at Wilson College of Textiles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most rewarding part of my experience at Wilson College of Textiles was connecting with the faculty and my peers. I appreciate how willing the faculty is to offer guidance and how invested they are in their students\u2019 success. I have also enjoyed working with and getting to know my peers, knowing that I will probably be working with them in the future in the textile industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Textile Engineering<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Southern Pines, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Bachelor of Science, Textile Engineering <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration:<\/b> Product Engineering<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other degree<\/b>: B.S. Economics, Poole College of Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What drew you to your major?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally, I matriculated into the Aerospace Engineering program at NC State. After working an internship with the Boeing company in St. Louis, I realized that the narrow scope of many aerospace projects was something that did not appeal to me. Returning to NC State the fall after my internship, I began exploring other majors and ended up at an open house for the <\/span>Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science<\/span><\/a> department\u2019s <\/span>Senior Design<\/span><\/a> capstone course. Listening to the impact the projects had on industry — and the world — I became very interested in the Textile Engineering program. The Change of Degree Application (CODA) deadline was approaching rapidly, and I had narrowed down my decision to Industrial Engineering and Textile Engineering. The tie breaker between the two programs was the faculty I had connected to as I learned more about the Wilson College of Textiles. Their experiences and enthusiasm about the courses uniquely offered in the College (Lean Six Sigma, a wide array of computer modelling courses, etc.), made the decision to choose Textile Engineering crystal clear. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am happy to say everything that made Textile Engineering look like a great program lived up to, and even exceeded, my expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I will report to the greater D.C. area to be a systems engineer with <\/span>The Boeing Company<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The teamwork skills developed, and regularly practiced, in my small cohort have been incredibly valuable both in my personal and professional life. Throughout my undergraduate career, various projects in the Wilson College of Textiles have made teamwork absolutely necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What achievement are you most proud of? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hands down, my team’s research within the TECS Senior Design program. Sponsored by <\/span>The North Face<\/span><\/a>, our project assignment was to mitigate micro plastic emission from fleece materials in laundering. We built a strong team, motivated to make a sustainable impact on the apparel industry. We were outrageously successful in the mission…the prototype fabrics we developed have a 70% lower micro plastic emission compared to industry competitor fleece products. As the semester ends, our team remains committed to developing economical strategies to completely eliminate micro plastic emissions from fleece. We are not doing this to get a better project grade, we are doing it because it is the responsible thing to do for the planet. None of the success we have had would be possible without a strong team relationship, the support of the Wilson College of Textiles or support from our project sponsor, The North Face.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Textile Technology<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Huntersville, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Bachelor of Science,<\/span> Textile Technology <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concentration:<\/b> Supply Chain Operations Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What drew you to your major? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I liked how the small the Textile Technology program is, where my classmates and professors could really get to know me within a larger university, as well as the ability to learn hands-on and see different aspects of textiles interact with such a wide variety of other industries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I will be moving to the Washington, D.C. area to start my career as a business technology analyst with <\/span>Deloitte<\/span><\/a> in their consulting practice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I think that the most rewarding experience here at the Wilson College of Textiles has been working on my Senior Design project. This project has given me the opportunity to meet and work with so many people, from peers both in my major and the Textile Engineering program to professionals within different industries and academia. Additionally, this project has been meaningful as it has given me the opportunity to be published in a journal and be included on a patent filing that will provoke further research. [It has] been extremely rewarding to see my project go from an idea through the several stages of iterations, using the knowledge we’ve learned over the previous three years, while also seeing my classmates and I develop further as career oriented individuals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What achievement are you most proud of? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n My collegiate career’s achievement that I am most proud of would be being a founder and member of the board of executives for the APICS<\/a><\/span> Student Chapter<\/span><\/a> at NC State, where my teammates and I won the <\/span>APICS Triangle Chapter<\/span><\/a>‘s Supply Chain Case Competition. We were able to use our academic backgrounds and industry experience to give a presentation that beat two teams from the Duke Masters of Engineering Management Program. Our team was awarded scholarships as well as countless network opportunities within the community and hopefully will have laid the groundwork for future NC State students to have similar opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Master of Textiles<\/b><\/a> Home Country: <\/b>El Salvador<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: <\/b>Master of Textiles, Textile Technology <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most rewarding parts of my experience at Wilson College of Textiles is the wonderful people I got to meet, from excellent mentors to future colleagues in the textiles industry. I think meeting people is one of the most rewarding experiences there is, because this is how you learn to analyze life through different perspectives. Each individual person shares with you their essence and experiences that increase your knowledge and stimulates your creativity on how to approach life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n My plan after graduation is to continue with my studies as a Ph.D. candidate at the Wilson College of Textiles. My career goals are to develop and grow as a professional and person with integrity as my base quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Master of Science in Textiles<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Tryon, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/b> Master of Science in Textiles<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous Degree<\/b>: B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, with a concentration in Brand Management and Marketing (Wilson College of Textiles)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles? <\/b>I have had so many meaningful memories here! The most rewarding was working on my research team for the past two years under my mentor, [<\/span>Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/span><\/a> (TATM) assistant professor] <\/span>Andre West<\/span><\/a>. I have had the opportunity to present in Las Vegas at the <\/span>MAGIC Trade Show<\/span><\/a> and at the <\/span>Smithsonian Museum<\/span><\/a> in Washington, D.C. It’s amazing how global the textile industry is, and the Wilson College of Textiles does a great job of connecting students to their global textile network.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell us about your research. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n My research group founded a knitted mosquito-resistant fabric used for the prevention of mosquito-borne illness. I had the opportunity to be involved with every aspect of the project including initial product development, sourcing\/manufacturing, and final marketing\/promotion. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I will be joining the purchasing team at <\/span>Trimaco<\/span><\/a> in the Raleigh\/Research Triangle Park area as a Project Coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Master of Science in Textile Chemistry<\/b><\/a> Hometown: <\/b>Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/b> Master of Science in Textile Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What has been the most rewarding part of your experience at Wilson College of Textiles?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have most appreciated the knowledgeable and passionate professors and fellow graduate students who I have learned so much from and been able to form such rewarding personal and professional relationships with. I have so fully enjoyed the company and mentorship from such an intelligent community of people with a similarly focused interest. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell us about your research.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n My research involved the synthesis of ultra hydrophobic disperse dyes and the application of polymeric dyes for the coloration of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene medical sutures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are your plans following graduation?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n After graduation, I will begin working as a process improvement engineer in the dyeing and coloration process for <\/span>JB Martin<\/span><\/a>, which is a velvet manufacturing company based outside of Columbia, South Carolina. I hope to continue in the textile field in areas of product development especially in the dyes and finishings arena.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Master of Science in Textile Engineering<\/b><\/a> Hometown:<\/b> Gastonia, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program:<\/b> Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s Master\u2019s program<\/span><\/a> (ABM), with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology and a Master of Science in Textile Engineering<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell us about your research.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the non-thesis master\u2019s track, I opted for two independent studies projects in place of a thesis. My first project dealt with research on new fabric development for a sportswear manufacturer in Thailand, with whom I interned for a few months. My second project was a continuation of my Senior Design project, helping to develop a strategy for the increased circulation of bio-based and biodegradable fibers for textile applications, working with <\/span>Kaneka Corporation<\/span><\/a>![\"Shyann](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101317\/Shyann-Warren-300x169-1.jpg\")
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Shyann Warren <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Alexandra](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101317\/Sophie-Nunno-Gorbachev-in-design-studio-1-992x558-300x169-1.jpg\")
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Alexandra “Sophie” Nunno-Gorbachev <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Andrew](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101316\/Copy-of-IMG_1003-edit-feature-small-300x169-1.jpg\")
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Andrew Hall <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Caleb](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101316\/Copy-of-IMG_1028-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Caleb Gellert <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Amor](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101316\/Copy-of-IMG_0990-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Amor M. Camatcho <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Mario](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101316\/Copy-of-IMG_1022-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Mario Hernandez <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Lilah](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101315\/IMG_1250-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Lilah Halbkat <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Hannah](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101315\/Copy-of-IMG_1248-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Hannah Kolell<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Matthew](\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101315\/IMG_7216-edit-feature-small-1024x576-1.jpg\")
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Matthew Iezzi <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n