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Feb 25, 2014

And They Are Off . . . . .

By Guest Blogger Patrick Leasure On this cold February morning, there was only thought on my mind. “How was I ever going to be able to eat 12 cold doughnuts?” Now don’t get me wrong. My minimal running preparation for this delicious challenge had me at some concern, but the sweet goodness halfway through the… 

Feb 25, 2014

Senior Design – Round 1

By guest blogger and PSE Senior, Michelle Blood The first round is done! Senior design finished up the first of four reports and three presentations week before last!  Five of six groups were able to take advantage of the snow and ice, and worked on the presentations an extra week.  PSE Senior Design helps students… 

Jan 29, 2014

PSE 211 Internship Reports

By Guest Blogger Joe McDonald A Paper Science Engineering rite of passage for almost 60 years, the Industry Internship Report, is typically regarded with both excitement and trepidation by rising juniors. The 20-100+ page report challenges students to summarize their work experiences in a professional manner.  The different sections of the report highlight important areas… 

Jan 24, 2014

Dr. Med Byrd selected as 2014 TAPPI Fellow

Congratulations to Dr. Medwick Byrd in our Paper Science and Engineering Program for being named a 2014 TAPPI Fellow! TAPPI Fellows are selected in “recognition of meritorious service to the Association and industry”. Dr. Byrd was selected for his commitment to, and success in producing energized students who will become the next generation of industry… 

Jan 22, 2014

TAPPI Student Summit

By Guest Blogger, Patrick Leasure After 72 hours of snow, information sessions, and interactions with other paper schools, the 13 NCSU PSE students arrived back from an amazing Student Summit in Syracuse, NY. It was a blast to meet fellow students from others schools that had an interest in paper like ourselves. I would first… 

Jan 13, 2014

Exciting Co-op Energizes PSE Sophomore Sarah Sassorosi

By Guest Blogger Sarah Sassorosi I was lured into the Paper Science & Engineering program at NC State by the prospect of paid internships and co-ops offered to freshman.  I was told of all the opportunities: TAPPI Pre-Nights, PSE Career Fairs, and interviews that you just need to sign up for.  So just a month after… 

Dec 16, 2013

The Bitter-Sweet Taste of Success

by guest blogger, Carter Rechtin Wednesday, December 11th, at approximately 2:34 was the conclusion of my last exam as a student at NC State (assuming I passed of course).  Dr. Venditti’s PSE475 process control exam was the last time I will put pen to paper as an undergraduate student at NC State.  This is my last attempt to… 

Dec 9, 2013

Operation Brrrr!!!!

Ryan Barnes, a PSE student, is dedicated to service. He has teamed up with TAPPI to bring “Operation Burrr!” to Paper Science! Operation Burrr is a drive to collect gently used winter clothing to help those in need during the colder months. He is accepting donations until December 18th. On December 23rd he is going… 

Dec 2, 2013

TAPPI Dedicated to Service

By guest blogger Michelle Blood Student TAPPI members are dedicated to giving back!  On November 9, students worked at the Interfaith Food Shuttle of Raleigh’s teaching farm.  The farm is a small scale organic farm.   Produce from the farm is sold to local restaurants and at the Farm Stand, and is given to families in… 

Nov 20, 2013

Class of 2018!

By Guest Blogger Bobby Oglesby, PSE Sophomore “There was so much buzz about PSE that I just had to come take a look!” This was the response of a parent and prospective student during the University Open House last month. This event resulted in record attendance due to the two information sessions that were hosted in…