{"id":6785,"date":"2016-03-24T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T15:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=6785"},"modified":"2023-07-13T09:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:47:10","slug":"textiles-students-compete-win-graduate-research-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2016\/03\/textiles-students-compete-win-graduate-research-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Textiles Students Compete and Win at Graduate Research Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Eighteen Wilson College of Textiles students competed in the 11th Annual NC&#160;State Graduate Student Research Symposium held March 23. When the judging was done, two had claimed top spots. Ruth Adikorley, who is in the Textile Technology Management doctoral program, took first place in the Social Sciences and Management category, while Allison Bowles, a student in the master\u2019s of science in textiles program, took third place in the same category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual event included poster presentations from more than 200 graduate students across NC&#160;State University and was judged by faculty, and students. The goals of the event are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of graduate-level research at NC&#160;State, in addition to providing students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills with those outside of their discipline. The symposium was sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">Graduate School<\/a> and the Graduate Student Association. Students are nominated by directors of graduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adikorley\u2019s presented on \u201cSub-Saharan Africa\u2019s Competitiveness in the U.S. Apparel Market\u201d. Her advisors are <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kathoney\">Dr. Kristin Thoney-Barletta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/jjoine\">Dr. Jeff Joines<\/a> and Dr. Lori Rothenberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-6787\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101427\/ruth-adikorley-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth Adikorley\" class=\"wp-image-22245\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruth Adikorley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bowles presented on \u201cSize Grading of Zero Waste Garments\u201d. She is advised by <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Dr. Katherine Annett -Hitchcock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-6788\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101427\/allison-bowles-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Bowles\" class=\"wp-image-22247\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Allison Bowles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The other 16 Wilson College of Textiles students who competed are listed below. To read more about each student\u2019s research, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2016abstracts.pdf\">abstracts<\/a> from the event. Textiles is featured beginning on page 81. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Forrest Cannon<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA Comparison of Mattresses Using a Thermal Manikin\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/eadenhar\">Dr. Emiel Den Hartog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Yavuz Caydamli<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cComparison of the Behavior of PEG-POSS Stars with Unlinked POSS in PEO Films\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: Dr. Alan E. Tonelli, Dr. Richard J. Spontak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Jiyang Chen<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Programs: Wilson College of Textiles; College of Veterinary Medicine and UNC\/NC&#160;State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; Wilson College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA Biodegradable Knitted Cardiac Patch For Myocardium Regeneration Using Cardiosphere-derived Cells (CDCs)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/ajwest2\">Dr Andre J. West<\/a>, Dr Ke Cheng, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mwking2\">Dr Martin W. King<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ashish Kapoor and Kony Chatterjee<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Programs: Fiber and Polymer Science, and Textile Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFiber based Active Sensory Textiles\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tghosh\">Dr. Tushar K. Ghosh<\/a>, Dr. Alper Bozkurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Jennifer D. Leary<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science; Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCarbon-Treated Fibers for High Surface Area Supercapacitor Electrodes: A Comprehensive Study of Processing Parameters\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/bpourdey\">Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi<\/a>, Dr. Beno\u00eet Maz\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Meredith McQuerry&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVentilation of Structural Firefighter Turnout Suits: Reducing Heat Strain and Improving Physiological Comfort\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/eadenhar\">Dr. Emiel DenHartog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/rbarker\">Dr. Roger Barker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Yusuke Mukai<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInkjet-Printed Wearable Antenna for Hyperthermia Therapy: Comparison between Simulation and Measurement\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/msuh2\">Dr. Minyoung Suh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Anita Nagavalli&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAdvanced Layering System and Design for the Increased Thermal Protection of Wildland Fire Shelters\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: Dr. Alexander Hummel and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/rbarker\">Dr. Roger Barker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Yingjie Ou<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvolution of Emerging Technologies for Producing Fabrics for Air Filtration\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: Dr. William Oxenham, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kathoney\">Dr. Kristin Thoney-Barletta<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Rachel Relyea, MS&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDeterminants of success and best practices for fashion incubators in the United States\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Dr. Katherine Annett-Hitchcock<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mmmoore4\">Dr. Marguerite Moore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Farzad Rezaei&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPolymeric Encapsulation via Plasma Surface Polymerization\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/phauser\">Dr. Peter Hauser <\/a>and Dr. Michael Dickey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Jialong Shen&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Structural Bases for Polymer Glass Transition Temperatures\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: Dr. Alan E. Tonelli<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Xiaoqi Tang&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUniaxial and Biaxial Mechanical Performance of 3D Knitted Muscle Tendon Junction Scaffolds\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mwking2\">Dr. Martin W. King<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cody Zane<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFire Retardants: New Ways to Reduce Exposure\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisors: Dr. Melissa Pasquinelli and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/nrvinuez\">Dr. Nelson Vinueza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jiadeng Zhu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;A Superior Carbon-Coated Separator for Achieving Exceptional High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/xzhang13\">Dr. Xiangwu Zhang<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eighteen Wilson College of Textiles students competed in the 11th Annual NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium held March 23. When the judging was done, two had claimed top spots. Ruth Adikorley, who is in the Textile Technology Management doctoral program, took first place in the Social Sciences and Management category, while Allison Bowles, a student in the master\u2019s of science in textiles program, took third place in the same category.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The annual event included poster presentations from more than 200 graduate students across NC State University and was judged by faculty, and students. The goals of the event are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of graduate-level research at NC State, in addition to providing students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills with those outside of their discipline. The symposium was sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">Graduate School<\/a> and the Graduate Student Association. Students are nominated by directors of graduate programs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adikorley\u2019s presented on \u201cSub-Saharan Africa\u2019s Competitiveness in the U.S. Apparel Market\u201d. Her advisors are <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kathoney\">Dr. Kristin Thoney-Barletta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/jjoine\">Dr. Jeff Joines<\/a> and Dr. Lori Rothenberg.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"none\",\"id\":22245,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"wp-image-6787\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-6787\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101427\/ruth-adikorley-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth Adikorley\" class=\"wp-image-22245\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruth Adikorley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bowles presented on \u201cSize Grading of Zero Waste Garments\u201d. She is advised by <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Dr. Katherine Annett -Hitchcock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"none\",\"id\":22247,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"wp-image-6788\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-6788\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101427\/allison-bowles-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Bowles\" class=\"wp-image-22247\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Allison Bowles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>The other 16 Wilson College of Textiles students who competed are listed below. To read more about each student\u2019s research, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/2016abstracts.pdf\">abstracts<\/a> from the event. Textiles is featured beginning on page 81. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Forrest Cannon<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Engineering<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cA Comparison of Mattresses Using a Thermal Manikin\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/eadenhar\">Dr. Emiel Den Hartog<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Yavuz Caydamli<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cComparison of the Behavior of PEG-POSS Stars with Unlinked POSS in PEO Films\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: Dr. Alan E. Tonelli, Dr. Richard J. Spontak<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Jiyang Chen<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Programs: Wilson College of Textiles; College of Veterinary Medicine and UNC\/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; Wilson College of Textiles, Donghua University, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cA Biodegradable Knitted Cardiac Patch For Myocardium Regeneration Using Cardiosphere-derived Cells (CDCs)\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/ajwest2\">Dr Andre J. West<\/a>, Dr Ke Cheng, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mwking2\">Dr Martin W. King<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Ashish Kapoor and Kony Chatterjee<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Programs: Fiber and Polymer Science, and Textile Engineering<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cFiber based Active Sensory Textiles\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tghosh\">Dr. Tushar K. Ghosh<\/a>, Dr. Alper Bozkurt<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Jennifer D. Leary<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science; Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cCarbon-Treated Fibers for High Surface Area Supercapacitor Electrodes: A Comprehensive Study of Processing Parameters\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/bpourdey\">Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi<\/a>, Dr. Beno\u00eet Maz\u00e9<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Meredith McQuerry&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cVentilation of Structural Firefighter Turnout Suits: Reducing Heat Strain and Improving Physiological Comfort\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/eadenhar\">Dr. Emiel DenHartog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/rbarker\">Dr. Roger Barker<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Yusuke Mukai<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Textiles<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cInkjet-Printed Wearable Antenna for Hyperthermia Therapy: Comparison between Simulation and Measurement\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/msuh2\">Dr. Minyoung Suh<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Anita Nagavalli&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cAdvanced Layering System and Design for the Increased Thermal Protection of Wildland Fire Shelters\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: Dr. Alexander Hummel and <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/rbarker\">Dr. Roger Barker<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Yingjie Ou<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEvolution of Emerging Technologies for Producing Fabrics for Air Filtration\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: Dr. William Oxenham, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kathoney\">Dr. Kristin Thoney-Barletta<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Rachel Relyea, MS&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Textile Technology Management<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cDeterminants of success and best practices for fashion incubators in the United States\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kecarrol\">Dr. Katherine Annett-Hitchcock<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mmmoore4\">Dr. Marguerite Moore<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Farzad Rezaei&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cPolymeric Encapsulation via Plasma Surface Polymerization\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisors: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/phauser\">Dr. Peter Hauser <\/a>and Dr. Michael Dickey<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Jialong Shen&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Graduate Program: Fiber and Polymer Science<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe Structural Bases for Polymer Glass Transition Temperatures\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisor: Dr. Alan E. Tonelli<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><b>Xiaoqi Tang&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Textile Engineering<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cUniaxial and Biaxial Mechanical Performance of 3D Knitted Muscle Tendon Junction Scaffolds\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mwking2\">Dr. Martin W. 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