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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Cary Black for his contributions to ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Black was recognized for his breadth of…, 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11902 ###
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Manuel Lascarro, general director of the Colombian Chamber of Cement and Concrete (PROCEMCO) , was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award at a presentation in Cartagena, Colombia. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985. Cavanaugh established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and disseminating voluntary standards. Lascarro…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11896 ###
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ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $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 applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2024 ASTM International graduate scholarships:, Lane Flora, is an applications engineer at Jacobi Carbons, pursuing a master of science degree in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University. Flora is an active member in various ASTM committees including activated carbon ( D28 ), air quality ( D22 ), and water ( D19 ). He will soon be taking a position as technical director at Jacobi Carbons, using ASTM standards to advance a high standard of…, Melissa Armistead, is a Ph.D. student in fiber and polymer science at NC State University. Armistead is a member of ASTM’s personal protective clothing and equipment committee ( F23 ), currently using ASTM standards in her work to improve safety and comfort for textiles used in firefighting., Pandora K. Picariello, is a Ph.D. student in materials science at Colorado School of Mines. Picariello plans to use her experience in additive manufacturing with ASTM and NIST at an upcoming internship with Canopy Aerospace, the start of her career in the field., Vishnu Ramasamy, is a Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant in materials science and engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Ramasamy is also pursuing a career in additive manufacturing after working with ASTM’s additive manufacturing committee ( F42 ), and hopes to develop standards for hybrid AM processes. ASTM International has more than 5,000 student members at all levels of education who pay…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+ 1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel+ 1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11889 ###
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ASTM granted provisional observer status at United Nations conference in November, Global standards organization ASTM International has been granted provisional observer status at the 29 th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This major annual event will be held Nov. 11-22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a goal of advancing science-based, consensus solutions ASTM’s COP29 activities will showcase efforts…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Event Contact:, Emmanuel Escoto, tel +1.610.832.9809; eescoto@astm.org Release #11887 ###
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ASTM International’s Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) for hemp flower products has received ISO 17043 accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The accreditation marks a provider’s technical competence for a defined testing scope. The hemp flower program now joins ASTM’s various other accredited programs, with its scope covering measurement of:…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Angelique Fontenot , mailto:afontenot@atm.org afontenot@atm.org , tel +1.610.832.8748 Release #11839 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in reducing the risk of microbiological contamination of cannabis products. “Contamination is of grave concern to consumers and cannabis regulating authorities and an increasing number of states require yeast, mold, and bacterial testing on cannabis products,” said ASTM member Carly Bader. “Therefore,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11809 ###
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Registration is now open for ASTM International’s Workshop on Cannabis Medicine Quality – Barriers, Gaps, and Opportunities for Global Standards , to be held, June 10, 2024, , in Philadelphia, PA. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. The objective of the workshop is to: Discuss pressing issues around the medical and scientific use of cannabis, as identified in the USP-ASTM workshop recommendations report; Develop an action plan for the development…, Martin Woodbridge (, martin@woodbridgeresearch.co.nz, )., To register for this workshop, please visit: https://go.astm.org/cannabis-medicine-quality ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11801 ###
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Last week,, global standards organization ASTM International signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO). The agreement was signed at ASTM International’s Brussels office by Sara Gobbi, ASTM International’s director of European affairs, and Frederic Vallier, FIHO’s secretary general. The purpose of the MoU is to outline a framework of cooperation…, About FIHO, The mandate of the FIHO is to unite industry leaders; consolidate market expertise; coordinate resources; and, speak with one voice on hemp issues at the global level. FIHO aims to identify and create opportunities and scale up sustainable hemp production, marketing and trade to benefit the global hemp industry, consumers, and the environment., 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, ASTM: Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org FIHO: Frederic Vallier, tel +32 474 25 75 40; frederic@fiho.org Release #11794 ###
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Kathleen Stanton, senior director of scientific and regulatory affairs with the Personal Care Products Council, has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Stanton was previously associate vice…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11770 ###
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Bill Griese, deputy executive director for the Tile Council of North America , has started his term as the 2024 chair of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. “In these 15 years since I joined ASTM, even though a lot has…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11756 ###