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Curtis M. Elsik, global regulatory manager Functional Chemicals with Huntsman in The Woodlands, Texas, USA, has received the Chip Collins Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents ( E35 ). A member of ASTM since 2000, Elsik was specifically recognized for his diligence, hard work, leadership, and perseverance in the face of a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10209
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ASTM International Subcommittee F16.96 on Bolting Technology and the Industrial Fastener Institute are co-sponsoring a meeting to reintroduce the subcommittee to interested engineers and technologists. The meeting will take place November 7, 2016 at the Industrial Fasteners Institute, Independence, Ohio. The program will include a short business meeting format along with several technical…, Meeting Information:, Monday, November 7, 2016; 1:00-5:30 pm, Industrial Fasteners Institute, 6363 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence Ohio, Technical Contact:, Joseph Barron, tel +1.757.688.8026; b.j.barron@hii-nns.com, Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10177
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Today, ASTM International President James Thomas announced that three students won $10,000 scholarships for their doctoral studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. The winners were selected from dozens of graduate student applicants in the most competitive round of annual funding ever for this program. “We are thrilled to support these Ph.D. students who are using ASTM…, Media inquiries and photo requests:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10151
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William Tracy, manager of technology administration at Panasonic Appliances Company of America in Danville, Ky., has received the John N. Balough Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . The committee recognized Tracy’s 19 years of service towards the development of vacuum cleaner standards, and his leadership as subcommittee chairman for F11.20 and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10100
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Peter Pavlick, director at PBM Solutions in Solon, Ohio, has been awarded the John N. Balough Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . The committee honored Pavlick, a charter member of the committee, for his distinguished service, high moral integrity, and valuable leadership within F11. He also received the Award of Appreciation from the committee in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10093
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ASTM International has published the 5th Edition of ASTM Standards on Materials and Environmental Microbiology. The subscription-only compilation provides 150 micriobiological standards in one collection, covering standards from 24 committees and 27 volumes of the ASTM Book of Standards. Developed in cooperation with Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents ,…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Suzanne Daulerio, Phone: +1.610.832.9619; sdaulerio@astm.org Release #10076
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ASTM International’s Committee on Fasteners (F16) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Quentin Smith of Faurecia in Auburn Hills, Mich., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Smith for his dedicated work to develop standards in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10071
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Darla M. Goeres, associate research professor of chemical & biological engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents . Formed in 1973, E35 has over 285 members representing 25 countries, and includes 5 technical subcommittees that oversee 110 standards related to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10042
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A new ASTM standard provides a quick and easy way to estimate the average size of powder particles used in a wide variety of industrial applications. The new standard ( E2980 , Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability) reflects advances in measurement technology that lead to better precision. According to ASTM member Frank J. Venskytis, an independent…, ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization Next Meeting:, April 27-28, 2016 Hollywood, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Frank J. Venskytis, Clayton, N.C., tel +1.919.553.8050; frankvenskytis@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9965
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A new ASTM International standard provides an easy-to-perform test method for growing different strains of Clostridium difficile spores, which are used by microbiologists to evaluate antimicrobial drugs. Spore crops grown using the test method (soon to be published as E3011, Test Method for in vitro Production of Clostridium Difficile Spores) will be used in laboratories to test the efficacy of…, ASTM Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents Next Meeting:, Oct. 26-29, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lisa Hellickson, Ecolab, Eagan, Minn, tel+1.651.795.5709; lisa.hellickson@ecolab.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #9884