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Please see the following statement from ASTM International President Kathie Morgan on the passing of board member Oliver S. Delery, Jr. "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Oliver S. Delery, Jr., a wonderful and brilliant person who passed away last Wednesday. Oliver was a treasured member of our ASTM International family who had been serving on our board and who had just…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10961
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Agnes D. Winokur, associate laboratory director for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Miami, Florida, USA, was honored with the Forensic Sciences Award by ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee (E30). An ASTM International member since November 2005, Winokur was recognized for “continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of standards for the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10905
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A new ASTM International standard will serve as a guide for standards related to determining the effects of biogenic sulfuric acid on concrete products. ASTM’s concrete pipe committee approved the standard, which is soon to be published as C1894. According to ASTM International member Mel Marshall, the new standard fills the need for a guide that discusses microbially induced corrosion (MIC) of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10898
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to outline best practices for crime scene photography. According to members of the organization’s forensic sciences committee, the standard could help both professional photographers as well as those who occasionally need to take pictures of crime scenes. According to member Brandon Epstein of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the standard will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewsi, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10888
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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) has proposed a new standard for crime scene investigator training, continuing education, professional development, certification, and accreditation ( WK67866 ). The proposed standard will provide foundational requirements for all steps of investigator development to include competency, documentation, implementation, and continuous…
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ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants and related fluids ( D15 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Edward R. Eaton, Sr., managing consultant, Laboratory Holdings LLC, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10800
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A proposed standard from the ASTM International forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) aims to help examiners and investigators identify and analyze explosive material found at a crime scene. “Explosive materials, such as black powder, smokeless powder, dynamite, and pyrotechnics, are often recovered during criminal investigations,” according to Michelle Evans, a forensic chemist and fire debris…, Standardization News, . , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10787
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A new ASTM International standard could help forensic science labs create programs to train their teams, ultimately helping with activities such as collecting and analyzing evidence. The standard – a practice designated E2917 – provides a basic framework for training, continuing education, and professional development of forensic science practitioners. The practice aims to serve as a foundation…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10760
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Sarkis Aroyan, director of cooling systems division with the Dober Group in Woodridge, Illinois, USA, was honored with the Daniel H. Green Award by ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants ( D15 ). Aroyan, an ASTM International member since 2006, was recognized for his many years of outstanding service and active participation in the committee. Aroyan has served in his current…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10692
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ASTM International’s committee on concrete pipe ( C13 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John J. Meyer of J&J Engineering, LLC, in Wales, Wisconsin, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Meyer was honored for outstanding contributions and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10678