Just Arrived - International Convention Program
A detailed program for the 64th International Convention is now available. Check out this online program to see why this year’s Convention is shaping up to be an outstanding technical event. More than 170 formal presentations and 120 scientific posters are expected spanning a range of topics related to advances in wood-based materials, products and processes, furthering the understanding of wood properties, and helping industry meet 21st century challenges. Plan to attend the Convention to learn, connect, and exchange with other professionals in the field.
Held June 20-22, 2010 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin, the 64th International Convention is an outstanding opportunity to learn about the latest in forest products research and development while connecting with colleagues from around the world through many special events, tours, and partnering organization meetings. This year’s Convention is being held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, and its grand dedication and opening of the new Centennial Research Facility.
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Biofiber Conference Proceedings Now Available
Now available at the FPS bookstore is the combined proceedings of the biennial 10th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites held May 11–12, 2009 and the Cellulose Nanocomposites Symposium held May 13, 2009. Convened every other year, the conference series brings together people from research, academia, and industry to discuss and disseminate information and ideas in the area of woodfiber and other natural fiber-thermoplastic composite materials. The breadth of interest in the subject and its worldwide significance are reflected in conference participation, with 174 participants representing 15 countries attending the 2009 conference.
Formal presentations covered fundamental and applied aspects of the fiber-plastic composites field. Keynote presenters spoke about the history of bio-based and petroleum-based polymers, wood-plastic composite trends, and how and why to conduct durability testing. Papers presented covered foaming, performance, materials, durability, products and materials, and processing. In addition, the one-day Cellulose Nanocomposites Symposium provided an overview of cellulose nanotechnology with a summary of research and applications.
The publication consists of a booklet (389 pages) and accompanying CD.
Order a copy today!
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 In the News - Society of American Foresters OpEd on Green Building Standards
"The LEED rating system encourages the use of responsible materials in construction and renovation, but as a forester, I'm frustrated to see continued ill-treatment of forest products," says Michael T. Goergen, Jr. in an OpEd in the Seattle Times. Read more
What do you think? Join the discussion on the Forest Products Society LinkedIn group.
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Watch Your Snail Mailbox - FPS Election Ballots Coming
Ballots will be mailed shortly to all voting members of the Society. This year, the International Nominating Committee has offered two candidates for the position of Vice President, as well as a slate of candidates for next year’s Nominating Committee. There will also be candidates for three Regional Board Representative positions on the Executive Board: Eastern Canadian Region, South Central Region, and West Central Region.
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FPJ e-Submission Process Beta to be Launched
The Forest Products Society is poised to begin beta testing the new electronic submission and review process for the Forest Products Journal. We expect full launch of the new electronic system in May, at which point authors will be able to submit manuscripts to the Journal online. This exciting improvement will facilitate the submission and review process, resulting in a more efficient peer review process and quicker turnaround time for authors.
A combined November/December 2009 issue of the Forest Products Journal will be mailed May 19, with the 2010 issues commencing in June.
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