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ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2024 ASTM International graduate scholarships:, Lane Flora, is an applications engineer at Jacobi Carbons, pursuing a master of science degree in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University. Flora is an active member in various ASTM committees including activated carbon ( D28 ), air quality ( D22 ), and water ( D19 ). He will soon be taking a position as technical director at Jacobi Carbons, using ASTM standards to advance a high standard of…, Melissa Armistead, is a Ph.D. student in fiber and polymer science at NC State University. Armistead is a member of ASTM’s personal protective clothing and equipment committee ( F23 ), currently using ASTM standards in her work to improve safety and comfort for textiles used in firefighting., Pandora K. Picariello, is a Ph.D. student in materials science at Colorado School of Mines. Picariello plans to use her experience in additive manufacturing with ASTM and NIST at an upcoming internship with Canopy Aerospace, the start of her career in the field., Vishnu Ramasamy, is a Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant in materials science and engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Ramasamy is also pursuing a career in additive manufacturing after working with ASTM’s additive manufacturing committee ( F42 ), and hopes to develop standards for hybrid AM processes. ASTM International has more than 5,000 student members at all levels of education who pay…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+ 1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel+ 1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11889 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) presented its Robert MacFarlane Award of Excellence to Kelvin Okamoto, president of Green Bottom Line, Inc., his own sustainability consulting firm. The award is the highest in D20, and honors exemplary technical contributions, sustained participation, and valued leadership in ASTM International’s plastics committee. Okamoto was specifically…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11777 ###
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants for university students to help with senior or graduate design projects that contain an ASTM International standards component. “These grants allow ASTM International to support students who are directly engaging with our standards in real-world scenarios as they work on capstone projects,” said Travis Murdock, academic outreach coordinator. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org , Academic Outreach Contact, : Travis Murdock, tel. +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11771 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Sarah Smit for her contributions to ASTM’s personal protective clothing and equipment committee (F23). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Smit was…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11695 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11508 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dawn Root for her contributions to ASTM’s plastics committee (D20). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Root was recognized for her foundational mentorship,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11450 ###
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Debra R. Wilson, material science director for Berry Global Inc. (Boerne, TX, USA) will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. A Fortune 500 global company, Berry Global develops, designs, and manufactures innovative packaging and engineered products. In her current role at Berry since 2014, Wilson’s focus is on thermoplastic solutions for consumer packaging.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11355 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) presented the Robert MacFarlane Award of Excellence to Dr. Garry T. Yamashita. Yamashita was honored for his sustained participation, valued leadership, and exemplary technical contributions to the committee. An ASTM International member since 2005, Yamashita has previously been recognized by the committee with the Award of Appreciation (2010),…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11278 ###
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Anthony W. Thornton, director of technical information and senior technology and applications consultant for Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11231 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on plastics (D20) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John Stieha, staff engineer – consulting, with Open Range Engineering, Pampa, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Stieha was honored for his dedication participation in the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10791