Team Mawan assembled at the NC State Entomology Lab where we toured the labs that Vector Textiles’ weave was tested. At the lab there was an abundance of mosquito boxes that had hundreds of mosquitoes flying around that they use to test different bug repellent and mosquito and tick impenetrable clothing. It was particularly cool to get to see the place where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. We got to see all the lab equipment and got a thorough explanation of what many of the items were. We were led by a student, who was working on his Ph.D. at NC State, that was an expert in entomology and bio-molecular chemistry. He showed us some of the outstanding technology that he uses to conduct his experiments and showed us how he conducts his mosquito experiments.
After our time at the lab, we went to The Pit for lunch, where we met Dr. Mc. We talked about our research and findings over a plate of North Carolina BBQ. At the Pit, we sat outside so that Mr. Self’s dog could stay with us. After lunch, we walked back to HQ Raleigh and continued our research and work for Vector Textiles and Mr. Self.
