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Edition 8

The School of Packaging at Michigan State University and Packexpo.com are pleased to bring you this multimedia interview series of keynote speakers from the WORLDPAK 2002 Packaging Innovation Conference. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to listen to world-renowned experts in the field of packaging as they talk about cutting-edge topics in the industry. This groundbreaking MSU project brings you the latest knowledge about the industry in a convenient format designed to accommodate your busy schedule.

Enhancing Food Security Through Packaging

Multimedia Presentation
A conversation with...
 

Michael RooneyMichael Rooney: graduated M.Sc. from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, in 1971 after spending the first few years of his career in the surface coatings and edible oils industries. He joined CSIRO, Australia's national research organization in 1968 , working food and packaging interactions. After spending a decade investigating the barrier properties of plastics he initiated research in active and intelligent packaging.more...

 

Brian Wagner Brian Wagner: is an experienced packaging professional and innovation leader with 18 years in packaging, business development, sales, marketing and operations. He has a track record of consistently increasing top line and bottom line sales for both privately and publicly held companies. Brian Wagner has experience across the consumer products, package converting, raw material, government / military, academic and non-profit sectors. more...

 

MSU - Leaders in Packaging Education

Online Master of Science in Packaging
Get the expertise you want, when and where you want it from Michigan State University. In as little as three years you can earn your Masters degree from the leading Packaging school in the Nation. MSU also offers individual courses in a variety of packaging related subjects. The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Get started on your degree today! More information.

Packaging Basics Online
Also available online, our Packaging Basics course provides a comprehensive overview to the world of packaging. More information.

Related Links

The Michigan State University School of Packaging also offers a number of short courses and workshops specialized for packaging professionals. Topics range from packaging principles to advanced coverage of specific topics for experienced professionals. To learn more go to http://www.pkg.msu.edu/schedule_for_current_year.html

"Polymer Physics Laboratories for the Undergraduate Packaging Curriculum" Robert M. Kimmel

"A Model for Teaching Packaging Development at the Undergraduate Level" Jorge Marcondes

The School of Packaging at Michigan State University

WORLDPAK 2002

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COMPLETE INTERVIEW

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INTERVIEW EXCERPTS

Ways that food packaging has evolved to make food safer

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1:26 min

Most recent innovation in food safety packaging

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1:23 min

Packaging and food safety industries working together to make food safer

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The relationship between academia and industry

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Examples of academia and industry working well together

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The future of packaging

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Regulations and guidelines around package line security

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