College of Textiles TOP Program

ITT

TECS Graduate Program

International Focus

Mission Statement

To establish a high quality forum relevant to the needs of global industry and higher education that will provide leadership in the timely dissemination of information dealing with all aspects of textile and apparel, technology and management.

Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi
Associate Dean for Industry Research & Extension
William A. Klopman
Distinguished Professor of Textiles

Harold Freeman
Associate Dean for Research
Ciba-Geigy Distinguished
Professor of Dyestuff Chemistry

The College of Textiles at NC State University will host the 5th Annual Research Open House, Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, College of Textiles, Centennial Campus. The 2007 Research Open House at the College of Textiles provides an excellent opportunity to view a sampling of MS and PhD level research programs undertaken by our graduate students in close collaborations with their faculty advisers. In addition, seniors in the Senior Collection Studio will be displaying product designs in the Atrium, with a Fashion Show at 5:00 p.m. Textile and Apparel Management students will be showcasing research projects focusing on textile marketing and branding.

Our program agenda includes faculty presentations, a poster session covering graduate research, and a tour of key College facilities. We also regard the Research Open House as an opportunity to develop ideas for new collaborative programs with our industry friends and for attendees to provide feedback concerning the perceived value of our programs. Directions to the College can be found at http://www.tx.ncsu.edu:80/research_industry/open_house/.

The day’s events will begin in Room #2431 with brief presentations by Dean Blanton Godfrey, following by select College faculty members. Graduate student poster sessions (Convocation Center) and undergraduate presentations in the Atrium will showcase student research experiences. Lunch in the Atrium provides an excellent opportunity for industry, government and academic personnel to dialogue about research interests and initiatives. All guests are invited to tour the College facility following lunch and stay for the Fashion Show at 5:00 p.m.

The following is the detailed agenda:

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:15	Welcome and introductory talk on “State of the College” Blanton Godfrey, Dean
9:15 – 11:00	Keynote Speakers from the College Discussing: National Textile Center (NTC) Harold Freeman Fashion and Textile Design Tracy Lamar Supply Chain Bob Barnhardt Marketing Nancy Cassill Biotextiles Martin King & Bhupender Gupta Homeland Security Roger Barker Industrial Interactions Behnam Pourdeyhimi
11:15 – 12:30	Graduate student poster session organized by Textile Association of Graduate Students (TAGS) Convocation Center Fashion and Branding student work in the Atrium
12:30 – 1:30	Lunch in the Atrium
1:30 – 3:00	College tours
3:00	Graduate Student Award Presentations
4:00	Hors d’oeuvers in Atrium preceding Fashion Show
5:00	Undergraduate Senior Textiles Studio Showcase

We hope that you will be able to attend; but if not, we welcome you to select one or more individuals from your company to join us. Please RSVP to Mrs. Kate Ryan, the Dean’s Executive Assistant, at kate_ryan@ncsu.edu or call 919-515-6500 by April 13, 2007 with your company name, who will be attending and their title. We also ask that you bring a business card with you to the event. We look forward to your visit.