Wilson in a Word<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Newman has always been interested in textiles and materials. With a personal interest in sustainability and knit programming, Newman is studying how the performance of natural and synthetic yarns compare in the development of common knit footwear structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newman\u2019s path to the Wilson College began the summer after her junior year in high school when she participated in the Summer Textile Exploration Program<\/a>. STEP, as it\u2019s known, introduced her to the complex and exciting world of textiles, where she developed a drive to learn more about the industry and its applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Wilson College has been incredibly supportive in many respects,\u201d said Newman. \u201cI have the opportunity to work as a funded graduate student performing research that is important to the industry, while simultaneously learning every day. The classes, presentations and hands-on applications in the college have allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the textile field, preparing me for an exhilarating future where I know I will thrive daily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After earning her doctorate, she hopes to contribute to technical textile development and eventually participate in academic research and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was not aware of how exhilarating it can feel to be in a community where other students share common interests and goals,\u201d she said. \u201cThe support of the Wilson community \u2013 and the NC State campus as a whole \u2013 has allowed for growth in many unexpected ways.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

Wilson in a Word<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Newman has always been interested in textiles and materials. With a personal interest in sustainability and knit programming, Newman is studying how the performance of natural and synthetic yarns compare in the development of common knit footwear structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newman\u2019s path to the Wilson College began the summer after her junior year in high school when she participated in the Summer Textile Exploration Program<\/a>. STEP, as it\u2019s known, introduced her to the complex and exciting world of textiles, where she developed a drive to learn more about the industry and its applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Wilson College has been incredibly supportive in many respects,\u201d said Newman. \u201cI have the opportunity to work as a funded graduate student performing research that is important to the industry, while simultaneously learning every day. The classes, presentations and hands-on applications in the college have allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the textile field, preparing me for an exhilarating future where I know I will thrive daily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After earning her doctorate, she hopes to contribute to technical textile development and eventually participate in academic research and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was not aware of how exhilarating it can feel to be in a community where other students share common interests and goals,\u201d she said. \u201cThe support of the Wilson community \u2013 and the NC State campus as a whole \u2013 has allowed for growth in many unexpected ways.\u201d<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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