Fundamental Research for the Innovation of Tomorrow

We are a Cooperative Research Center that since 1999 advances the study and education of wood-based composites in a successful collaboration between Industry and Academia.

Over $7 million devoted to research, education, and outreach on wood composites and renewable materials.

Join an international community of industry and academia advancing the science of wood composites.

Amazing talent, our students develop exciting research. 25% were recruited by our industry members.

WBC IAB Meetings

WBC Fall Meeting 2023

September 27 – 28, 2023

Lansing, Michigan

Registration will start on June 26, 2023


WBC Spring Meeting 2024

April 17 – 18, 2024

Corvallis, Oregon

Registration will start on February 15, 2024

WBC Fall Meeting 2023

September 27 – 28, 2023

The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development
Lansing, Michigan

Our Industry Advisory Board (IAB) members, faculty, and students meet twice a year to celebrate and promote the successful collaboration of industry and academia.

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