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College names Outstanding Senior Award winners

Department of Textile Engineering Chemistry and Science

Bailey Knight (left) and Andrew West (right) stand in the Prototype Lab, discussing designs printed onto a tote bag. Bailey points at the fabric laid out on a large cutting table, which features several tote bags with colorful prints. Various sewing and cutting machines are in the background.

Aug 29, 2024

Innovative flex factory to serve students, industry partners under one roof

Slated for construction in early 2025, this state-of-the-art facility will combine the Wilson College of Textiles Prototype Lab and the Senior Design Lab in one space.  
Raoul Farer in The Nonwovens Institute.

Aug 9, 2024

New faculty adds to NC State’s nonwovens reputation

Raoul Farer, Ph.D., will serve as a professor at the Wilson College of Textiles and executive deputy director at The Nonwovens Institute after an industry career with a leading nonwovens manufacturer.  
Inside a testing lab, a human-sized manikin moves inside flames.

Jun 13, 2024

Fanning the flames of textile science

In its 30th year, the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) celebrates innovations that have defined textile science. 
Mushfika Mica adjusts the female sweating manikin.

Jun 12, 2024

New equipment will help TPACC researchers test military, fire fighting gear for women who serve

The Wilson College of Textiles’ new testing manikin should reduce gender-based discrepancies in the safety and comfort of critical gear. 
Bryan Ormond in a white lab coat

Jun 7, 2024

Ormond’s research, mentorship earns him faculty honors

Wilson College of Textiles Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond has been named a 2024 Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor. See how he’s building a lasting legacy of mentorship and support for students. 
Behnam Pourdeyhimi and a group of people wearing protective glasses in The Nonwovens Institute.

May 30, 2024

Director of The Nonwovens Institute earns faculty honor for research

Wilson College of Textiles Professor and Director of The Nonwovens Institute Behnam Pourdeyhimi was honored for his outstanding research and contributions to the NC State community. 
Image shows a jewel beetle on a green branch on a gradient green background.

May 28, 2024

Wei, partners host meeting on volatile organic compounds sensors research

Qingshan Wei, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, is the principal investigator for a Phase I Convergence Accelerator Track L award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). 

May 24, 2024

Textile engineering alum creates plant-based artisanal fashion brand

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Adhiraj Shinde’s brand, Jiwya, showcases the work of grassroots Indian textile artists.  
Image is a composite of four images of Dr. Jerome Lavelle with four students; Dr. Lavelle is on the right of each photo. From top to bottom, left to right: Rosie Fisher, Robert Kobrin, Zane Shockley and Abigail Wucherer.

Apr 30, 2024

College names Outstanding Senior Award winners

Four College of Engineering seniors received 2024 Outstanding Senior Awards for their exceptional achievements and contributions and undergraduate students during a ceremony on campus on April 17.