{"id":59437,"date":"2024-03-27T14:03:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T18:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=59437"},"modified":"2024-03-29T15:57:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T19:57:10","slug":"lonny-carter-08-19-22-wins-a-2024-distinguished-young-alumni-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/lonny-carter-08-19-22-wins-a-2024-distinguished-young-alumni-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Lonny Carter \u201908, \u201919, \u201922 Wins a 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
With a natural penchant for compassion and problem-solving, Lonny Carter<\/a> is contributing to the critical safety of an often forgotten population within the American textile industry: incarcerated individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The life-saving, patented LifeLine\u00ae Crossback Smock that Carter, a three-time graduate of the Wilson College of Textiles<\/a>, designed reduces the chance of self-harm by removing the Velcro that is typically used in smock in correctional facilities. Currently, her invention is being used in more than 200 correctional and mental health facilities across the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She proudly credits her alma mater for putting her on the path to reach new heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI never imagined my education would lead me to develop clothing for the incarcerated population, let alone a textile product that could save lives. The Wilson College of Textiles has empowered me to serve an underrepresented population through applying my knowledge to solve a real-life problem.” Today, Carter combines her love for teaching with her research expertise as a teaching assistant professor in the college\u2019s Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Department<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In recognition of her professional achievements, life-changing research, and alignment with the college’s core values, Carter was named the recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established by the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)<\/a> in 2021, the Distinguished Young Alumni Awards program recognizes graduates under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the textile industry and their communities. The DYALC works to promote the Wilson College of Textiles and the college\u2019s fundraising arm, the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a>, and foster engagement among young alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carter\u2019s journey to NC State, which began in 2005 after transferring from another university, was much smoother than she\u2019d expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Her decision to join Phi Psi, a co-ed textiles fraternity that encourages strong character, integrity, and high standards of work and fellowship, quickly introduced her to a supportive community of like-minded friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Lonny Carter ’08, ’19, ’22<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nFinding her fit at the Wilson College and beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n