The camp offers a unique opportunity to transform sugarcane into both paper and clean-burning fuel, providing a firsthand look at sustainable engineering processes.
The "From Biomass to Brilliance" summer camp at NC State offers rising high school juniors and seniors a week-long intensive experience in paper engineering and sustainable bioproducts. Participants engage in hands-on labs where they transform sugarcane into functional paper and clean-burning ethanol, directly observing the principles of pulping, cooking, dilution, and handsheet formation. The curriculum includes lectures from NC State faculty with teaching, research, and industry experience, providing a comprehensive introduction to the field. Beyond papermaking, students explore topics like generating green electrical energy and biofuels, working with future biomaterials such as printed electronics, and using surface chemistry for paper recycling. The program also features campus tours, including the Oval Dining Hall, Hunt Library, and Carmichael Gym, offering a taste of university life. This camp aims to spark interest in engineering at NC State and introduce students to the unique Paper Science and Engineering program.
A typical day involves welcome lectures from faculty, followed by hands-on laboratory sessions focused on papermaking from sugarcane bagasse or other biomaterial experiments.
This camp is best for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in engineering, sustainable products, and hands-on scientific exploration.
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
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