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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 petroleum products, liquid fuels and lubricants ( D02 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Frank Di Sanzo, research scientist for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering in Annandale, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing…
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to George R. Wilson, principal scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing…
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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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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to offer a new way to determine biodiesel content in diesel fuel oil. The standard ( WK55232 ) is being developed by the organization’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). It focuses on the use of portable, rapid, mid-infrared analyzers. ASTM International member Ian Mylrea, research and development manager at Stanhope…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10754
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ASTM International members are working to address an issue related to the shortage of a material – a dye – used to conduct a key test method for liquid fuels. The “test method for hydrocarbon types in liquid petroleum products by fluorescent indicator adsorption” (D1319) is a voluntary consensus standard used by refiners, labs, and others to help measure the volume-percentage of aromatic…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10751
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A globally-recognized civil aviation authority, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, recently recognized the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification as equivalent to formal training when determining eligibility for a repairman certificate. This action helps simplify the application process for repairman…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10735
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Joaquin A. Lubkowitz, president of Separation Systems in Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA, was honored with the Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement by ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). Lubkowitz was honored for his many contributions to advancing the aims of the committee and the organization and as an expression of high personal esteem. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10733
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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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Today, ASTM International announced a new certification program for business jet cabin crews from the organization’s affiliate, the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT). The Business Aviation Cabin Crew program, administered by SpaceTEC Partners, Inc., will require candidates to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in aircraft safety procedures and cabin-service…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SpaceTEC Contact:, Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.730.1020; carolynparise@spacetec.org Release #10710