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ASTM International announced today that it will sponsor Kaitlyn Bishay, a rising senior at the University of Alabama, for the prestigious Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. This announcement coincides with “Girl Day” of Engineers Week, which encourages girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. WISE is a competitive summer program in Washington, D…, , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10743
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Amer Bin Ahmed, managing director of Knauf Middle East in Dubai, UAE, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. In addition to manufacturing building materials and related products, Knauf aims to promote sustainability and energy conservation in the construction industry. Bin Ahmed is responsible for building a large-scale sustainable business operation for Knauf…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10726
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Gregory J. Bowles, vice president of global innovation and policy at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in Washington, D.C., USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. GAMA fosters the interest of business and general aviation manufacturers globally. In his position, Bowles works with legislators and regulators to enable emerging aviation…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10722
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Mark Niemuth, Ph.D., associate III for Wiss, Janney, Elstner in Northbrook, Illinois, USA was honored with the Bryant Mather Award by ASTM International’s committee on cement ( C01 ). An ASTM International member since 2006, Niemuth was recognized for his role in promoting substantial revisions to an ASTM guide for approximating the ideal amount of sulfur trioxide in hydraulic cement. Niemuth…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10715
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Jussara Tanesi, concrete materials engineer and lab manager with the SES group at the Federal Highway Administration’s Research and Technology Program, was honored with the Katharine and Bryant Mather Member Contribution Award by ASTM International’s committee on concrete and concrete aggregates ( C09 ). An ASTM International member since 2005, Tanesi was recognized for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10714
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants to university students to help with senior or graduate projects that have an ASTM International standards component. The following students and their respective teams have won 2018 project grants: Haoyang Chen, Drexel University, who is working on auditory-visual substitution devices for blind chemistry students, Victoria Utria, Drexel University, who…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10699
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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’s committee on cement ( C01 ), presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Stephen Wilcox of ARGOS USA, Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Wilcox was honored for his outstanding contributions and leadership in ASTM International’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10597
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ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Steven Parker of Chryso Inc., Rockwall, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Parker was recognized for his dedicated service to the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10584
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ASTM International’s committee on thermal insulation ( C16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to David W. Yarbrough of R&D Services, Inc., in Cookeville, Tennessee, 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 Yarbrough for exceptional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10537