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Three Sustainable Materials and Technology students working in ​a​ lab to construct modular wall panels for their Shack-A-Thon structure, using donated ZIP System materials.

Jun 10, 2026

Forest Biomaterials Student Organization Showcases Creativity and Collaboration at Shack-A-Thon

Founded in 1998, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Shack-A-Thon is an annual fundraising tradition at NC State University that supports the construction of affordable housing each spring semester.
Caroline Youngblood holds part of a roll of paper in the lab.

Feb 18, 2026

Caroline Youngblood Turns Paper Science Experience Into Career Success

Youngblood, a double major in paper science and chemical engineering, is using her academic and industry experience to launch a career in research and development with PepsiCo in New York.
A woman in a red graduation gown with a white stole, wearing a medal and cords, in front of industrial machinery.

Feb 17, 2026

Paper Science Alumna Turns Gratitude Into Opportunity for Students

Manon MacAllister ’19 has established a new Paper Science and Engineering Scholarship, turning the mentorship that shaped her career into support for future students.
A person in a blue suit sits in front of two computer monitors displaying research slides in an office.

Jan 9, 2026

Kai Lan Named 2025–26 Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Lan, an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State, leads the Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab.
Talley tower is reflected in the windows of Talley Student Union

Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2025-26 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 ­for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors.
NC State's Memorial Belltower stands in front of a clear summer sky.

Nov 5, 2025

ISWFPC 2025: A Global Gathering on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry

In June 2025, NC State University proudly hosted the 22nd International Symposium on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC), welcoming more than 220 participants from 20 countries.
a female cheerleader holds a sign and pompoms during an outdoor sporting event

Oct 21, 2025

A Gift to the College of Engineering Opens Up Pathways

Gifts from College of Engineering alumni keep our college moving forward.
Heated drums used for thermal drying during papermaking.

Oct 17, 2025

Electric Power Could Bring Paper Mills to Net Zero Emissions

A study finds that replacing natural gas with electric and biomass power, along with improved energy efficiency, could help some pulp and paper mills reach zero net emissions.
Three white coffee cups lying on their sides in front of a computer screen being photographed with a hyperspectral camera from above.

Sep 4, 2025

How Hyper-detailed Cameras Will Make Recycling More Efficient

A new study uses advanced imaging technology to identify materials in municipal solid waste that can be separated for recycling or to produce energy.