AMM Student Honored by Textile Org

An apparel merchandising and management student will receive an award from a national textile industry organization.

Malia Chang was selected to receive the annual Student Chapter Award from the American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists (AATCC).

The AATCC presents the award annually to a graduating senior from each of its 25 chapters at universities around the country. The chapters pick a student based on academic achievement and contributions to the chapter, school, or society.

Chang, who is in the textiles option, has consistently been on the dean’s list, completed requirements to graduate with university research distinction, and is actively involved as a research assistant.

She presented her research during two different campus conferences and co-presented a USDA project during the International Textile & Apparel Association conference. She is currently applying to graduate programs to continue to develop her knowledge and contribute to the field.

Chang is currently president of the AATCC SoCal Broncos student organization (2023-2024) and was previously secretary (2023-2022).

She has kept the club active with consistent participation in three to four department and campus activities per semester, including Open House and the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival that reach a broader local community.

She is also involved in other department clubs, such as the AMMA and Fashion Society, which has stimulated greater collaborations. She previously interned for Ximena Valero Brands.

For her efforts, Chang will receive:

• A complimentary one-year student membership in AATCC
• An official AATCC graduation cord
• A copy of the book “Color Vision and Technology” by Rolf Kuehni
• Recognition in the AATCC website, social media, and publications.

Founded in 1921, the AATCC serves to increase knowledge of the application of colorants, chemicals, and polymers in the textile industry and to encourage research on textile design, coloration, and chemical processes for the industry.