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A new ASTM International standard aims to help design precast concrete structures used by drainage and utility infrastructure owners. “The new standard will allow owners and engineers to specify a unified standard in place of referencing numerous other codes, and it supports industry standards for product manufacturers,” said ASTM International member Hugh Martin, an engineering manager at…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #10920
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International announced its slate of six new board of directors nominees for 2020, five of whom are women. In addition, the organization’s president, Katharine Morgan, unveiled a new “Women in Standards” video highlighting the growing role of women in developing technical standards. The board nominees are experts representing perspectives of industry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10876 ###
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ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Students at UC-Irvine, Stony Brook, Purdue, McGillASTM International announced today that four graduate students each won $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 more than a dozen applications. The following candidates will receive the 2019 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Somnath Mandal of the University of California,…
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ASTM International’s committee on fasteners ( F16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Menke, director of engineering, Fastenal, in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Menke for meritorious and dedicated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10802
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ASTM International’s committee on composite materials ( D30 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Adam J. Sawicki, technical fellow, structures technology, at Boeing, Ridley, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10776
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Daniel Adams, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Utah, was honored with the Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Lecture and Award by ASTM International’s committee on composite materials ( D30 ). The award recognizes outstanding contributions in research, engineering, or teaching the technology of composite materials and other contributions to the field of composites. Adams honor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10666
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Today, global standards leader ASTM International announced that Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will join its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence as its first “strategic” partner. ASTM International and four founding partners recently launched the center to support R&D that advances additive manufacturing standards, which in turn will…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , About Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), NIAR supports the aviation industry by providing research, development, testing, certification and training. Laboratories include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Coatings, Aging Aircraft, Ballistic & Impact Dynamics, CAD/CAM, Composites & Advanced Materials, Crash Dynamics, Environmental Test, Flight Simulation, Full-Scale Structural Test, Mechanical Test, Nondestructive Test, Research…, Contacts:, ASTM International: Nate Osburn, director of corporate communications, nosburn@astm.org , +1.610.832.9603 NIAR: Tracee Friess, director of communication, tracee.friess@wichita.edu , +1.316.978.5597 Release #10626
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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Tyler Olson, engineering manager, materials, with the Fastenal Company, Winona, Minnesota, USA, was recently awarded the 2018 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, presented Olson with the award during standards development meetings last week in San Diego, California. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10559
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ASTM International’s committee on precast concrete products ( C27 ) is developing a new practice that will help measure the performance of devices placed in stormwater pipelines to help remove pollutants. This proposed standard (WK52521, Standard Practice for the Performance Criteria for Storm Water Treatment Devices) will help measure the release of contaminants from streets, parking lots, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org R elease #10379