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A new ASTM International standard will help companies determine the sensory characteristics of products using small groups of people. These small group sensory tests are sometimes called “team tastings,” “benchings,” “informal tastings” or “technical tastings.” ASTM’s committee on sensory evaluation ( E18 ) developed the guide, which will soon be published as E3093. The new standard covers…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10772
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Harry T. Lawless, professor emeritus (retired) at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, was honored with the David R. Peryam Award from the ASTM International committee on sensory evaluation ( E18 ). Lawless was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied science. Lawless, an ASTM International member since 2008, served as a professor at Cornell…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10656
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ASTM International’s committee on masonry units ( C15 ) has approved a new standard that provides guidelines for masonry units manufactured with materials not currently addressed by existing ASTM standards. Traditional ASTM masonry units are manufactured out of inorganic materials that can include fired clay, shale, concrete, sand-lime, or calcium silicates. Masonry units are used for a wide…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10600
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ASTM International’s committee on waste management ( D34 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Harry C. Boyer, formerly of Hawk Mountain Laboratories, In Hazle Township, 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 Boyer for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10542
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A new ASTM International practice could help people who study and manage waste from mined ores as well as waste rock and metallurgical process waste. The standardized practice uses a process called shake extraction in which water leaches from a dry waste sample overnight. The resulting solution can then be separated and analyzed for characteristics such as pH level, alkalinity, acidity, anions,…, 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 #10474
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Bill Griese, director of standards development and sustainability initiatives for the Tile Council of North America in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Tile Council of North America is an international trade association involved with standards development, product testing, and research. They also represent North…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10462
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Joel L. Sidel, senior consultant with QRS-Tragon, Redwood Shores, California, USA, was honored with the David R. Peryam Award from ASTM International committee on sensory evaluation ( E18 ). Sidel, who joined ASTM International in 1967, was honored by the committee for outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied sensory science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10429
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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ASTM International’s committee on Manufactured Masonry Units ( C15 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to A. Rhett Whitlock, President of WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10345
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266