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They ve had eight months to process the wood chips into paper fiber, and then design and test experimental sails made from the fiber. Students Brandon White of Greenville and Stephanie Bogle of Rocky Mount, who are both majoring in materials science and engineering, make up the NC State team. Dr. Richard J. Spontak, associate professor of chemical engineering, is their faculty adviser. For Bogle, the novelty of the challenge is a big part of the attraction. The most challenging part of project came early, she says.