Housed dually in the Colleges of Engineering and Natural Resources, with its home in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, Paper Science & Engineering combines elements of chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental science, and business management. Students are exposed to science, engineering, and cutting-edge technology in a curriculum that emphasizes finding solutions to real-world problems and learning how to convert trees into everyday products from shipping and packaging materials to household items and medical supplies. It is the top-rated program of its kind in the nation.

Paper Science & Engineering website with more information about the major and careers.

Courses include:

Courses include: Wood & Pulping Chemistry, Papermaking Technology, Paper Properties & Additives, Production & Operations Management, Process Control, Business Strategies, and Senior Design

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College	College of Natural Resources
Discipline	Engineering
Academic Department	Paper Science & Engineering Program
Departmental Contact	Dr. Med Byrd
Major Overview	Paper Science & Engineering
Plan Requirements	Paper Science & Engineering Paper Science & Engineering (dual major)
Semester Sequence	Paper Science & Engineering Paper Science & Engineering (dual major)
Skills You Could Develop	Critical Thinking Management Practices Hands-On Experience with Equipment Research
Learn More About This Major	What Can you Do With a Paper Science Engineering Degree? Forest Biomaterials Paper Science & Engineering Program TAPPI Student Organization
Career Titles	Paper Science Engineer
Learn More About Careers	Make Your Career Goals a Reality-Career Development Center National Society of Professional Engineers Career One Stop Videos Occupational Outlook Handbook