News
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CANR dean announces new faculty award
Published on January 10, 2023
Dean Millenbah announces the CANR Faculty Laureate award, a new dean-level faculty honor, and names inaugural 2023 CANR Faculty Laureates. -
Mapping class learning outcomes of the core curriculum to university learning goals at Michigan State University's School of Packaging
Published on January 4, 2023
Class learning outcomes supporting the interdisciplinary curriculum of the School of Packaging at Michigan State University (MSU) were mapped to competency-based, programmatic learning outcomes undergirded by broad learning goals of the University. -
The effect of alcoholic solutions on the thermomechanical properties of immersed poly(lactic acid) films
Published on December 1, 2022
The effects of aqueous and deuterium oxide (D2O) solutions of alcohols (methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, and 1-butanol) on the thermomechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)—PLA—films were assessed by dynamic mechanical analysis. -
Implications of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directives on the creation and adoption of sustainable food packaging systems: a USA-France interaction.
Published on November 16, 2022
This workshop brings national and international policymakers, academia, and industry stakeholders of the packaging supply chain to discuss the implication of the new EU Packaging Waste Directive. -
Specright partners with Michigan State University School of Packaging to enhance student preparation for careers in the packaging industry
Published on October 21, 2022
A gift from Specright will refresh the Packaging computer lab and provide access to its Specification Data Management platform. -
Biodegradation of Biodegradable Polymers in Mesophilic Aerobic Environments
Published on October 12, 2022
Biodegradable polymers derived from bio- and fossil-based sources have emerged as one feasible alternative to overcome inconveniences associated with the use and disposal of non-biodegradable polymers. -
MSU School of Packaging researchers are exploring high-barrier biodegradable paper as an alternative to plastics
Published on October 4, 2022
The MSU School of Packaging was awarded a two-year, $450,000 National Science Foundation grant to design a high-barrier biodegradable paper (HB2P) as an alternative to plastics. -
Packaging master’s grad drafted to the NFL
Published on October 4, 2022
Spartan football and MSU School of Packaging alum, A.J. Arcuri, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. -
Packaging building construction update fall 2022
Published on September 30, 2022
School of Packaging (SoP) renovated classrooms on schedule to open January 2023. -
MSU School of Packaging receives cutting-edge equipment donated by IMV America
Published on September 30, 2022
IMV America, Inc., has donated a custom-built, unique multi-axis vibration system to the MSU School of Packaging for students and researchers to test and study the effects of vibration during product shipping.
School of Packaging Featured in the News
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Loop Hopes to go Mainstream with Reusable Packaging
Published on September 22, 2021
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Red Dagger Hot Sauce Glass Container Takes Top Prize in MSU Student Packaging Design Competition
Published on September 14, 2021 by Glass Packaging Institute
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Amcor to partner with Michigan State University to power innovation and talent in packaging sustainability
Published on August 3, 2021 by Amcor
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Packaging leader Amcor makes largest corporate gift to MSU's School of Packaging
Published on August 3, 2021 by MSU Today
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Russ White interview with Daum and Amcor presidents on largest corporate gift to MSU's School of Packaging
Published on August 3, 2021 by MSU Today Podcast with Russ White