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| October 27, 2011

New WPO Position Papers

The World Packaging Organization (WPO) has launched three new Position Papers as part of the activities of the Education Committee.
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Podcast | September 28, 2011

Pack Expo prepares students for packaging careers

Blogger and education evangelist Keith Campbell interviews college students about their experience at Pack Expo and their plans for the future.
News
| September 27, 2011

Manufacturing Institute likes PMMI Mechatronics Program

PMMI has announces its Mechatronics Certificate program has been added to The Manufacturing Institute's Manufacturing Skills Certification Systems (SCS) offerings. The Manufacturing Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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News
| September 21, 2011

Food and Package Engineering book takes holistic approach

University of Illinois professor examines interconnected industries in covering package engineering.
Feature Article
| September 1, 2011

'Big Book' provides package design inspiration

More than 500 full-color package designs are showcased in this new book, including a full selection of eco-friendly packages.
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News
| August 24, 2011

Packaging Education Alliance adds new on-line learning

The Packaging Education Alliance’s August launch adds new depth to on-line learning for packaging professionals.
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News
| August 17, 2011

Social media and packaging education

New learning vehicles could help younger packaging pros get up to speed.
Feature Article
| August 1, 2011

What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.
Feature Article
| June 9, 2011

Packaging internships work

At this time of year, when universities are graduating a new batch of students and firms are interviewing those students for potential positions, it may be prudent to look at what makes a good fit for the firm and the employee.
Feature Article
| January 5, 2011

The Pack Expo experience: from a packaging student's perspective

I attended my first Pack Expo show in Las Vegas when I was a sophomore. Wow, what a way to start my academic career!
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| January 3, 2011

Million dollar donation to engineering education

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has donated $1 million to support graduate engineering fellowships at the University of Rhode Island, located in Kingstown, RI.
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News
| April 12, 2010

Clemson recognizes outstanding packaging science student

This year’s Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award goes to Judson Thomas Valentine.
News
| November 13, 2009

Festo drives home education message from coast to coast

Mobile Mechatroics Lab makes stops at customers and schools, spreading the word with “hands on” exhibits.
Machine Product Brief
| June 4, 2009

Motion control training

Oriental Motor offers in-depth product and technology training for any level of user.
News
| April 1, 2009

Increasingly, universities find support from packaging manufacturers, retailers. . .

  For manufacturers and retailers to grow their businesses, they need to find consumer-friendly—read earth-friendly—alternatives to packages and packaging processes.
Feature Article
| March 1, 2009

Lance's take on training

Toby Strickland, project engineer at snack manufacturer Lance Inc., talks about how training on packaging equipment is handled.
News
| March 2, 2008

Advanced technical training center

Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, NY, in partnership with Festo Corp., recently unveiled its new Advanced Mechatronics Training Center.
Podcast | August 14, 2007

Podcast: More on Clemson University's Sonoco Institute

Sam Ingram, chair of the Graphic Communications dept. at Clemson University, talks with PW's Rick Lingle about what the soon-to-be-built Sonoco Institute will mean to his department and students.

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