Department of Textile Engineering Chemistry and Science

Emily Potok (left) and Laura Potok (right) at the Wilson College of Textiles campus.

May 26, 2023

Sisters pursue their master’s in textile engineering together

Emily and Laura Potok earned different undergraduate degrees but have reunited in graduate school to pursue their master’s in textile engineering.

Textile researchers are studying an artificial muscle fiber.

May 26, 2023

Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds

NC State researchers found artificial muscle fibers could be used to develop 3-D models of living, moving systems.

Two students look at a microscope. The one closest to the camera adjusts the plate. The one furthest from the camera looks into the lens.

May 24, 2023

Textile engineering course expands foundational fiber skills

Textile engineering students in TE 201: Fiber Science leave the course with all the skills and knowledge they need to create their own fibers.

Al Tonelli sets in front of his desk in his office and works at his computer. His office walls are covered in awards, diplomas and photos.

Apr 28, 2023

TECS professor’s personal touch endeared him to generations of students

Al Tonelli retires with over 500 publications and a legacy of guiding students to successful careers.

NC State Belltower in front of blue sky and behind blooming white flowers.

Apr 27, 2023

2022-23 University Teaching Awards announced

NC State has honored more than 42 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2022-23 University Teaching Awards. Award recipients were recognized at a University Teaching Awards Luncheon and Ceremony on April 21 at the Park Alumni Center.

Fluorescent dyes illuminate a developing fly.

Apr 21, 2023

New fluorescent dyes help illuminate microscopic life

An NC State researcher is using fluorescent dyes to illuminate biological processes at a small scale.

Sophie Guevel (left) holds part of a blue machine and is turned to another person talking to them.

Apr 20, 2023

TPACC researchers’ test for activewear cooling efficiency accepted as industry standard

For years, there’s been a “critical gap” in the testing of activewear products. Now, a novel test developed within the Wilson College of Textiles is poised to be the industry standard.

Winners of the 2023 Graduate Student Research Symposium

Apr 11, 2023

Engineering students among winners named for 2023 Research Symposium

Twenty-eight students were named winners in nine research categories at the Graduate Student Research Symposium, featuring posters by nearly 200 students.

The state flag flies in front of the NC State Memorial Belltower on a fall morning.

Mar 30, 2023

Engineering faculty among 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2022-23 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.