{"id":548,"date":"2023-10-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/?page_id=548"},"modified":"2026-09-25T18:28:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:28:49","slug":"hands-on-workshop-for-pulp-and-paper-basics-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/hands-on-workshop-for-pulp-and-paper-basics-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Training Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\"><strong>October 19-23, 2026<\/strong> register here <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">March 15-19, 2027<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\"> register here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">June 7-11, 2027<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\"> register here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">October 18-22, 2027<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\"> register here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hands-on, laboratory-based introductory workshop will provide attendees with a broad overview of the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. <\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/P3180282-small-300x225.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Equipment\"               >\n         \n      <figcaption class=\"fancy-paragraph-image__caption\">Pilot paper machine run during the pulp and paper hands-on workshop<\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course will consist of presentations each morning and hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises every afternoon. Course material discussed in the morning will be re-emphasized in lab and pilot plant exercises for increased understanding. This course will provide important information in the training of anyone that needs to understand the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Benefits for Course Participants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase understanding by participating in hands-on laboratory exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out how different processes affect paper properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appreciate the overall structure of the paper industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform hands-on lab experiments to enhance understanding of process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a pilot plant paper machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close interaction with pulp and paper professors in small groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This introductory-level workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals with a desire for training with a laboratory focused course to understand and appreciate the basics of pulping, bleaching, recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The workshop is especially beneficial for:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New process engineers, manufacturing operators and technicians who want to understand more fully how raw materials are processed into products in an active training environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge of the processes through basic laboratory and pilot paper machine experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales and service personnel, machine operators, and maintenance personnel who need to better appreciate paper machine operations by conducting a pilot paper machine trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals who have completed TAPPI\u2019s Introduction to Pulp and Paper short course and who want to benefit from the laboratory and pilot plant experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"alignright wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-747\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/hasan.jpg\"\n         alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/hasan.jpg 225w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/hasan-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss the structure and chemistry of wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze the chip preparation operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe chemical and mechanical pulping processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe pulp processing operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the stages and operations of bleaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the importance of chemical recovery in a pulp mill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss waste treatment and environmental regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the major grades and properties of paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss stock preparation and the approach system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the operation of the wet end and dry end of the paper machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss basic converting operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the recycling of paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"alignright wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-748\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/byrd-and-Pal.jpg\"\n         alt=\"\"               >\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend and You Will Receive<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course materials&#8211;a notebook with course notes (~400 pages), lab manuals, and access to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/pulppaperworkshop\/course-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\">lecture files&nbsp;<\/a>via the internet to supplement the presentations made during the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course banquet on Monday evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking social reception on Wednesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch and refreshment breaks on all five days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation to and from the Embassy Suites, NC State campus, and other workshop functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"alignright wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1062\" height=\"625\" \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-276\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2021\/01\/jameel-ppt-batch-digestor.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Professor Jameel with PowerPoint Batch Digestor - Interactive Distance Workshops for Pulp and Paper Basics - Forest Biomaterials Short Courses - College of Natural Resources at NC State\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2021\/01\/jameel-ppt-batch-digestor.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2021\/01\/jameel-ppt-batch-digestor-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2021\/01\/jameel-ppt-batch-digestor-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2021\/01\/jameel-ppt-batch-digestor-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/>\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CEUs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TAPPI will award 3.4 continuing education units (CEUs) to participants who attend at least 80% of the education sessions and complete a final program evaluation. The Education Department of TAPPI meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1620 I Street NW, Washington DC 20006.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/image1-1-300x225.jpg\"\n         alt=\"workshop participants\"               >\n         \n      <figcaption class=\"fancy-paragraph-image__caption\">Recent course participants<\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Fee and Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the hands-on training, <strong>class size is limited to 42 participants<\/strong> for maximum effectiveness. Registrations will be accepted in the order they are received. The course has historically filled up so do not wait to register.  Registration questions should be emailed to  Mr. Connor Geraghty at clgeragh@ncsu.edu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><br>$2,000<br>Expenses for continuing education taken to maintain or improve professional skills may be tax-deductible. Certain restrictions apply. Check with your accountant for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cancellation Policy<\/strong><br>&nbsp;If you have to cancel or transfer your registration, this can be done 4 weeks before the class date. To change your registration you must email Mr. Connor Geraghty at clgeragh@ncsu.edu. A substitute participant can be sent for the same course if the initial registered student can not attend.&nbsp; No refund will be offered after the 4 week deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">Register Now<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preliminary Workshop Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop will include presentations in the morning followed by afternoon sessions of laboratory or pilot plant exercises. Participants will work in small groups on the various lab experiments. The recommended dress code is casual. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: If a group of students from a company is interested in an introductory topic not covered, prior arrangements can be made to conduct an extra teaching session in the evening on the specific topic at an extra charge. The course can also be brought to their place of work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following is a tentative outline of the planned activities:<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/01\/DSC_0003-1024x683.jpg\"\n         alt=\"\"               >\n         \n      <figcaption class=\"fancy-paragraph-image__caption\">Hands-on instruction from NC State faculty <\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day One &nbsp;<\/strong>8:00 a.m. \u2013 4:45 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to the pulp and paper industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood structure and chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodyard operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kraft pulping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulping lab: perform a lab-scale kraft pulping experiment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chipping lab: perform and analyze the chipping operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood and fiber analysis: identify wood and fiber structures using a microscope and fiber quality analyzer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Two &nbsp;<\/strong>8:00 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-41\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/PA100030-300x225.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Workshop Attendees Smile. - Forest Biomaterials Short Courses - College of Natural Resources at NC State\"               >\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulp processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleaching of pulp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental aspects of pulp\/paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning lab: calculate the efficiency of a centrifugal cleaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleaching lab: perform and analyze a bleaching operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kappa and viscosity lab: perform kappa and viscosity tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Three &nbsp;<\/strong>8:00 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/fbStudentsPaperMillWeb-300x205.jpg\"\n         alt=\"students\"               >\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to paper grades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper recycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock preparation: blending, consistency control, refining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handsheet lab, refining lab, paper testing lab, paper coatings lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Four &nbsp;<\/strong>8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/PA100037.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Workshop\"               >\n          <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock prep II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approach systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wet end of the paper machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry end of the paper machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image analysis lab, flotation deinking lab, optical properties lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-fancy-paragraph-fifty is-text wp-block-ncst-fancy-paragraph\">\n      \n<div class=\"text-only wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 5 &nbsp;<\/strong>8:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-accompaniment\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fp-image\">\n  <figure class=\"fancy-paragraph__image-container fancy-paragraph__image-square\">\n          <img \n        decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"fp-image wp-image-\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/PA100038.jpg\"\n         alt=\"Workshop\"               >\n         \n      <figcaption class=\"fancy-paragraph-image__caption\">Paper recycling laboratory activities<\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coating operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Converting operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilot paper machine activities: wet end operations; charge demand and retention; dry end operations and energy balance; finished paper analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lodging is not included in the registration fee. Participants are responsible for their own hotel arrangements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suites have been set aside at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree, 4700 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, phone: 919.881.0000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suites have a bedroom, living room and kitchenette area. The hotel has an exercise room\/indoor pool and is walking distance away from a major regional shopping mall. Breakfast and a social hour are included with the suite rate. The hotel provides transportation to and from the airport; NC State will provide transportation to and from the hotel and the workshop.&nbsp;<br>The hotel guarantees room availability up to&nbsp;<strong>THREE WEEKS<\/strong> before the course. To reserve a room call <strong>1.800.EMBASSY<\/strong> or <strong>919.881.0000<\/strong> and mention that you are part of the Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper room block and provide the group code <strong>(group code 961 for March 2026; <strong>group code 90O for June 2026<\/strong>; group code 90N for October)<\/strong> OR click below on the automated hotel room reservation with the discounted rate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/group.embassysuites.com\/zk1ele\">Hotel June 2026 reservation click here &#8212; only available for reservations made before May 16, 2026.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/group.embassysuites.com\/az0ejw\">Hotel October 2026 reservation click here &#8212; available for reservations made before September 23, 2026.<\/a>  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sponsorships Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsorships are available for the short course and its social events. This short course has an extremely high reputation and level of recognition in the paper and related industries. Your company could benefit from the recognition of the sponsorship on the cover of the short course notebook and highly visible signs of recognition\/appreciation at the course banquet, networking social reception, or the course lunches. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of sponsorship for the entire course is $4,000 (includes signage at all lectures, lunches, reception, and banquet); course banquet is $2,000; networking social reception is $750; course lunches are $1,000 each; and breakfasts are $300. <strong>Sponsorships for courses can be purchased through the <a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=CNR-FB-PPW&amp;deptName=CNR\">course registration page<\/a><\/strong>. Any questions can be directed to&nbsp;Richard Venditti at richardv@ncsu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For technical questions about the course, please contact&nbsp;Dr. Richard Venditti at <a href=\"mailto:richardv@ncsu.edu\">richardv@ncsu.edu<\/a> or 919.515.6185. For registration questions contact Connor Geraghty at <a href=\"mailto:clgeragh@ncsu.edu\">clgeragh@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/04\/PA070308-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"workshop event\" class=\"wp-image-50\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Past Participants Have Said\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The information was detailed and easily understood by both engineers and non-engineers. I will definitely suggest the course to&nbsp;others!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The experiments that were conducted were very supportive of the lecture component of the class and made a big difference in my level of understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lab experiments were great. It really helps to understand the system when you can work with it \u201chands-on\u201d. The course material and information were excellent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructors were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their presentation and lab topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is an excellent course. The paper machine demonstration is very helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I enjoyed the course very much. I wish my machine operators and other technicians could take it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a very good course. The course tied a lot of things together for me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is an excellent course; providing an intense overview of the entire papermaking process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly recommended for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge in the process of pulp and paper making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Group of workshop students \" class=\"wp-image-469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2022\/08\/20220608_132722-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">March 2022 workshop group <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/research.cnr.ncsu.edu\/fbshortcourses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/joel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-746\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comments from recent students:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Professors Venditti, Byrd, Jameel, and Pawlak: &nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you all for a wonderful experience last week.&nbsp; I appreciated the immersion we received in Pulp and Paper, from the market, chemistry, machines, processing, production and regulations to the hands on time in the labs and the pilot plant.&nbsp; I can\u2019t think of anything you could have added.&nbsp; I finished the week with a much stronger understanding of our industry and the processes which support it. Your enthusiasm for the business is contagious.&nbsp;The opportunity to meet other similarly minded, yet geographically and occupationally diverse student professionals was appreciated greatly, also.&nbsp; The food was a bonus!&nbsp; Thank you for expanding our minds and interests and ability to communicate with other professionals within and beyond our industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Hasan, Med, Rich, Joel: I just wanted to reiterate how much I enjoyed the short course. Having known almost nothing upon my arrival, I am amazed at how much I was able to learn. As you have probably heard many times over, this was due to the hands-on nature of the course. It was also very useful for me to meet and talk with people working in various aspects of the industry. I am now completely impressed by the engineering and processes involved in pulp and paper production. 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