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In the Field: Patrick McDavid

Published on May 16, 2018
Patrick McDavid is a PhD candidate in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. The focus of his research? "This is a vibration table. With this, we can simulate what packages feel in the back of a trailer," said McDavid.
Nov 3

Packaging School Seminar Series - Physical Biology at the Semiconductor-enabled Subcellular Interfaces

November 3, 2020 1:30PM – 2:30PM

The seminar series provides a forum for faculty researchers and students to discuss advances in packaging science and specific research needs that will strengthen the packaging discipline.
Oct 20

Packaging School Seminar Series - Active and Intelligent Packaging to Create Value in the Food Supply Chain

October 20, 2020 1:30PM – 2:30PM

The seminar series provides a forum for faculty researchers and students to discuss advances in packaging science and specific research needs that will strengthen the packaging discipline.
Nov 10

Science Day 2021 – Packaging Ingredients

November 10, 2021 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Hear from experts on food and cosmetic packaging ingredients.
May 9

Packaging Basics Course

May 9, 2022 – May 13, 2022 The School of Packaging Ternes Outreach Center

This workshop offer will explore all aspects of packaging basics.
Mar 8

Food Packaging Basics Workshop

March 8, 2022 – March 10, 2022 MSU School of Packaging's Ternes Outreach Center

This hands-on workshop is designed for those who have a role in managing packaging for food and related operations within their organizations. The three-day workshop offers full insight in all aspects of food packaging to reduce food waste.
Matt Daum discusses Amcor partnership

Published on August 3, 2021

The Director of MSU's School of Packaging discusses the new strategic partnership between the school and Amcor, as they announce a record-breaking $10 million donation by the corporation.
Packaging (B.S.)

Packaging is a multidisciplinary program focused on all aspects of the industry from materials and processes through systems development and testing.
Aaron Tucker, BA COMMUNICATIONS, MA HALE

Academic Advisor
tucker68@msu.edu
517-355-9580
Amin Joodaky, PhD

Assistant Professor
joodakya@msu.edu
MSU School of Packaging receives grants to develop two new processes to recycle and reuse plastics

Published on July 9, 2021
The Rabnawaz Research Team is developing new processes for bottle-to-bottle recycling and a responsible solution to reuse mixed plastic waste.
Emily Alexander receives the 2019 Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award

Published on April 20, 2019
Emily Alexander is the winner of the 2019 Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award
MSU School of Packaging provides a foundation for professional success

Published on April 13, 2021
Jessie Lewis, ’92 and ’94, talks about how her experience in the MSU School of Packaging provided a foundation for her professional career.
Packaging: the industry no one thinks about but saves lives

Published on January 14, 2020
Packaging at MSU isn’t only about teaching students at one of the top schools of its kind in the nation. It’s also about working to help save lives.
Gail Tavill receives 2017 Packaging Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award

Published on April 13, 2017
Gail Tavill receives 2017 Packaging Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award
Director Daum shares the impact the transformative Amcor gift will have on the School of Packaging

Published on August 3, 2021
Recently, global packaging leader Amcor made a transformative gift to the MSU School of Packaging. We interviewed the MSU School of Packaging director Matt Daum to learn more about the impact this gift will have on the school.
Packaging – Plastic Wrap

Published on June 21, 2021
In this series, we explore packaging ingredients. In this post, we look at the main ingredients that make up the food-safe plastic wrap we use at home.
Kevin Walker receives 2016 Paul Schmidt Service Award Winner

Published on April 1, 2016
Kevin Walker receives 2016 Paul Schmidt Service Award Winner
Packaging – Active Biofilms, Biofilms, And Films

Published on July 12, 2021
In this series, we're exploring packaging ingredients. In this post, we'll take a look at terms that will help us better understand packaging ingredients and emerging packaging technology: active biofilms, biofilms, and films.
Matt Danhof receives the 2017 Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award

Published on April 13, 2017
Matt Danhof receives the 2017 Packaging Alumni Association Innovation Award