The Department has ten laboratories designed for research and instruction. The laboratories are fully equipped with instrumentation used in the chemical, physical and optical analysis of textiles. The textile science faculty conduct research in the areas of environmental, polymer, and textiles chemistry, treatment of textile effluents and fibrous solid waste, application of biotechnology to dyeing, finishing, and wet processing, transmission of microorganisms and liquids, physical and colormetric evaluation, performance testing, and statistical analysis and mathematical modeling. Internships and co-op programs are available for qualified students. A student chapter of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists is a vital component of the student's involvement with professionals in the textile and related industries.
Careers are available in research, development, quality assurance, and product testing.
Contact Dr. Patricia Annis or Dr. Ian Hardin for further information about this concentration.