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Apr 19, 2012

Behind the Scenes at Art2Wear

Can't wait for the Art2Wear fashion show? Take a look behind the scenes as students work furiously to prepare for the big event. 

Apr 10, 2012

The New Spring Break

Spring break isn't just about partying. This year, NC State students spent their time off learning about textiles in Peru and teaching linguistics in Ocracoke. 

Apr 5, 2012

Industry Flocks to Fashion Week

Some of the biggest names in the apparel industry converge on campus next week for NC State Fashion Week 2012. Take in a fashion show or two, tour the exhibits and participate in forums on innovation, creativity and design. 

Jan 23, 2012

CSI: NC State

NC State experts unlock the secrets of soil samples, skulls, fibers and more to help law enforcement turn cold cases into convictions. 

Jan 23, 2012

NC State forensic sciences: dye database

Researchers in the College of Textiles are building a database that can offer more certainty to investigators using fibers as evidence in court. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Elizabeth Loboa and Dr. Benham Pourdeyhimi

Dr. Elizabeth Loboa and Dr. Benham Pourdeyhimi are developing smart bandages capable of administering drugs to traumatic wounds. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Marian McCord

Dr. Marian McCord, associate professor of textile engineering science, chemistry and biomedical engineering, is developing affordable sanitary pads and effective mosquito netting for the developing world. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Stephen Michielsen

Dr. Stephen Michielsen developed an anti-microbial nanocoating that, when exposed to light, kills viruses. 

Nov 7, 2011

Mannequin Men

PyroMan™ and his superfriends, creations of the NC State College of Textiles' Textile Protection and Comfort Center, test garments for resistance to flames, heat and hazardous materials. 

Oct 17, 2011

NC State in Asia

NC State's growing presence in Asia is opening professional, academic and personal opportunities to the university's students, faculty and alumni. 

Sep 8, 2011

Answering the call

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks presented unprecedented challenges to our country. Chief among the tasks facing the United States after the attacks: innovation to meet those challenges. In fields from textiles to foreign-language training, NC State has been at the forefront, yielding better fabrics for firefighters and technology for detecting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat zones. 

Aug 24, 2011

Godfrey Honored for Health Care Leadership

Blanton Godfrey, received the North Carolina Hospital Association's 2011 Meritorious Service Award for leadership in ensuring quality in health care. 

Aug 8, 2011

Tonelli Named ACS Fellow

Dr. Alan E. Tonelli, professor of textile engineering and chemistry, has been named a fellow of the American Chemical Society. 

Jul 27, 2011

Real Research, Real Results

From eradicating bed bugs to programming bandages, research at NC State produces results with real impact. 

Jul 6, 2011

Packing for Mars

To protect future space travelers, NC State students have designed a 1,900-square-foot inflatable living environment for four to six astronauts.