• The first workshop was a one-day workshop entitled “Competitive Packaging for the U.S. Market: Distribution Packaging and Food Packaging Development” sponsored by the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Thai-U.S. Creative Partnership.  Dr. Malasri gave a presentation on distribution hazards and the importance of pre-shipment test during the first half of the workshop.  Drs. Ngamtip Poovarodom and Tunyarut Jingarn of Kasetsart University covered food packaging in the second half. The workshop was held at Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, with almost 300 attendees from food producers, exporters, and members of the Thai Packaging Association.  For more information on this workshop: http://uswatch.mfa.go.th/uswatch/th/activity/act_us_watch/detail.php?activity=1626
• The second workshop was a half-day workshop at the Department of Packaging Technology and Materials, Kasetsart University where Dr. Malasri focused his presentation on CBU’s experience in packaging research and ISTA lab and technician certification requirements. About 50 faculty, students, and packaging lab professionals attended the workshop.  He also visited the nearby government-funded Thai Packaging Center after the workshop.  The center tests packages for customers similar to the CBU Certified Packaging Lab. For more information on this workshop: http://www.agro.ku.ac.th/thai/depart_seminar_detail.php?id=141&dep_id=4

In the picture: (Top) Dr. Pong Malasri received a gift after his presentation at the June 5th workshop from Deputy Director-General Pattrawan Vechasart, Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  (Bottom) Dr. Malasri received another gift at the June 6th workshop from Dr. Tunyarut Jinkarn, Head of Packaging Technology and Materials Department, Kasetsart University.  More pictures can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.458998040858864.1073741826.343830122375657&type=1&l=82f2a0f2d4

Adam J. Thornton -  OUTSTANDING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING GRADUATE AWARD
This award is presented by the School of Engineering faculty to the School of Engineering graduate who has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence, distinguished leadership, and dedicated service to the University and/or community.

Brian D. Ratcliffe – 2013 PHILIP M. BECKER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AWARD
This award is presented by the Chemical Engineering faculty to the department graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence and creativity in solving chemical engineering problems

Martin J. Tribo – BROTHER PHILIP MORGAN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AWARD
This award is presented by the Electrical Engineering faculty to the department graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding design ability.

Adam J. Thornton– T. HERBERT DARNELL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AWARD
This award is presented by the Mechanical Engineering faculty to the department graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence and dedicated service to the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Congratulations to Mr. Gene McGinnis (CE Faculty) who was given the Graduate Engineering Professor of the Year award on May 8, 2013. Mr. McGinnis taught ENGM 610 Advanced Engineering Economy for the graduate program this spring.

Pictured (l-r): Dr. Pong Malasri (Faculty Advisor), Patrick Held (Treasurer), Griselda Matos (Secretary), Mallory Harvey (President), and Phyo Thoon Aung (Vice President)

The TAPPI Student Chapter at Christian Brothers University has completed its first year with various activities including a TAPPI-CBU golf fundraiser, a fried-rice fundraiser, and participation in the 2013 TAPPI Student Summit in N.C.  The chapter elected their new officers for the 2013-14 academic year:

• President : Mallory Harvey (Civil Engineering Major & Packaging Minor)
• Vice- President : Phyo Thoon H. Aung (Civil Engineering Major & Packaging Minor)
• Secretary : Griselda Matos Martinez (Engineering Management & Packaging Minor)
• Treasurer : Patrick Held (Engineering Management with Packaging Concentration)

• Visits to major sites in Seville, Granada and Córdoba
• Guided visit to Abengoa Solar plant
• On-site orientation
• Welcome lunch and Farewell Dinner
• Housing in centrally located hostels (breakfast included)
• Health insurance
• Transportation to and from airport
• Roundtrip Airfare
• 3 credit hours (if taking ME 496 under full load)

Contact Dr. Davila or Study Abroad for more information. 901-321-3572 or 901-321-4416

(back row, l-r) Griselda Matos, David Ball, David Barnett (Future Electronics), Nathan Sampson, Adam Tekle, Bob Moats and Viet Minh Tong; (front row, l-r) Chisalu Jones, Ryne Stevens, Patrick Held, Dr. Pong Malasri, Minh Nguyen, John Vo and Luis Garcia

A group of Packaging and Electrical Engineering students visited Future Electronics (http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Pages/index.aspx) distribution center in Southaven, MS on April 5. Future Electronics is a world-class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of semiconductors and passive, interconnect and electro-mechanical components. The company operates in 42 countries with its worldwide corporate headquaters in Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada

(l-r) Dr. Eric Welch (Dean of Engineering) with Rizgar A. Jan, Robert L. Bell II, Robbie Webb, Charles McCain and Dr. Rita Engler, new inductees into Epsilon Mu Eta Honor Society

The Alpha Delta Chapter of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering Management Honor Society, inducted seven new members on March 22. Graduate Engineering students inducted were Robert L. Bell II, Manuel De Tuya, Rizgar A. Jan and Robbie Webb. Faculty members inducted were Dr. Rita Engler, Charles McCain and Gene McGinnis. These students and faculty have shown both exceptional academic achievement and excellent character. Congratulations to the 2012-2013 members of the Alpha Delta Chapter for their achievements and this recognition, and for the honor they bring to the University.

To view more pictures of the project, click here.

• Adam Thornton was recognized by the CBU School of Engineering as the 2012-13 CBU Featured Engineering Student for Academic Excellence, Student Leadership, and Service to the University & Community.
• William Blake Ward was recognized by the CBU CEE Department as the 2012-13 Featured Civil & Environmental Engineering Student for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
• Edwin C. Kirkpatrick was recognized by the CBU ChE Department as the 2012-13 Featured Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Student for Outstanding Academic Achievement.
• Martin J. Tribo was recognized by the CBU ECE Department as the 2012-13 Featured Electrical and Computer Engineering Student for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Service to the University.
• Zhen Y. Zeng was recognized by the CBU ME Department as the 2012-13 Featured Mechanical Engineering Student for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Leadership.