Dr. Gary M. Scott Named to TAPPI Board of Directors

Congratulations to TAPPI’s new Board of Directors: Dr. Gary M. Scott (SUNY), Davide R. Friedman (General Mills) and
Thomas E. Rodencal (Consultant). Elected to begin their three year terms in March 2009, they will join Jeffrey J. Siegel
(Mica Corporation) and Norman F. Marsolan, who will serve two-year terms as TAPPI Chair, and TAPPI Vice Chair,
respectively.

Friedman is a 30-year veteran of the packaging industry and has served as Senior Packaging Scientist at General
Mills since 1985. Rodencal has been active in the paper industry for more than 30 years. He is a consultant based in
Duluth, Georgia and focuses on improving operations and the technical aspects of the paper industry. Scott has worked in
the paper industry for more than 25 years and is currently professor and chair of the Department of Paper and Bioprocess
Engineering at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Siegel, Marsolan, Scott, Friedman and Rodencal will join the following Board of Directors members who will
continue to serve on the TAPPI Board: Carlos A. Aguiar (Aracruz Cellulose SA), Thomas J. Garland (PaperWorks Industries
Inc.), Larry N. Montague (TAPPI), Dr. Vince F. Newberry, Nicki S. Slusser (International Paper), Jukka Tiitinen (Metso Paper
USA Inc.), and Mark Watkins (MeadWestvaco).

Former TAPPI Chair, Willis J. Potts, Jr., served as chairman of the 2009 Nominating Committee. Other committee
members included Kathleen M. Bennett (Kathleen M. Bennett Consulting LLC), Richard J. Croker (Georgia-Pacific
Corporation), Dr. Harry T. Cullinan (Auburn University), Mike Haas, Charles E. Hodges (Port Townsend Paper), Jonathan C.
Kerr (Andritz Inc.), Sally Love (Paragon Worldwide), Larry N. Montague (TAPPI), and non-voting member Jeffrey J. Siegel
(Mica Corporation).

In March 2009, the following TAPPI Board of Directors members will complete their terms: Mark R. McCollister,
(Paperchine Inc.), Dr. J. Philip E. Jones (IMERYS), Norman F. Marsolan, and John R. Martin (Packaging Corp. of America).

More information is available on TAPPI’s website at www.tappi.org

TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries and copublisher
of Paper360°. Through information exchange, trusted content, and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members
elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster, and more cost-effective ways of doing business.
Visit www.tappi.org.

Contact: Mary Beth Cornell, TAPPI Business Development Director, 1-770-209-7290 or email mcornell@tappi.org

Press release courtesy of TAPPI.

Albany International and Kadant Johnson

The students in the senior papermaking course are well on their way to creating and producing their four grades of paper this year.  The grades they will be making are Cover (blue with silver flecks),  Stationery (a buff color which will be used as the department stationery), Coaster (or beermat), and Folder (in four different colors).   The students' first trials on the #2 papermachine will be held next week with the first production run in early March.

As part of their learning experience, we welcomed four guests from two companies to give guest lectures to the students.  John Hawes and Justin Leder from Albany International gave a seminar on wet end clothing (wires) for papermaking.  Albany International is one of the leading manufacturers of machine clothing for the paper industry.

Rick Lull and Tom Sreca from Kadant Johnson (formerly Johnson Corporation) gave a two-day seminar on paper drying.  Kadant Johnson manufactures rotary joints, dryer bars, and other equipment for paper drying.

We are extremely grateful for the help these and other companies provide our students as they work their way through their senior year.

Class of 2013

The college and the department are currently recruiting for the Class of 2013; these will be the incoming freshman in the Fall of 2009.  Applications are currently coming in, with nearly 60 applications to our programs in Paper Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, and Paper Science.  Of these applications, 35 have been accepted with the remaining still pending a decision from the college.

The prospective entering class is again quite strong; the average high school average of the accepted students so far is 92.8 and the average SAT score (math+verbal) is 1243.  This compares favorably to last years class that had a high school average of 90.0 and SAT of 1160.   The average SAT score of college-bound students that took the SAT in 2007 was 1017 (www.collegeboard.com).  We continue to recruit strong students that are ready for college.

There are a number of events coming up if you are interested in learning more about our programs and about SUNY-ESF.  The details of these can be found at the ESF website at http://www.esf.edu/admissions/freshman/visit.htm .  Upcoming information sessions will be held on 20 February, 27 Feburary, 2 March, 23 March, and 3 April.  The college open house is on 18 April 2009.  Please see the website above for more informatio.

Research Position in the Department

Our research program in the department continues to grow and with it we need to bring on more help with the research.  Please see below an announcement for a position in our department.  If you know of anyone interested, please urge them to apply.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York

At the College of Environmental Science and Forestry

1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, New York  13210-2778
February 3, 2009

Title:  Senior Research Support Specialist

Department:  Paper and Bioprocess Engineering

Salary Range:  Mid 30’s

Duration:  6 months with probable extension

Brief Description of Duties:  Perform laboratory scale procedures including pulping and water extraction of wood chips and bleaching of pulp.  Assist in the Pilot Plant with equipment operation and maintenance and sample testing.  Moderate to heavy lifting required.

Minimum Qualifications:  Baccalaureate degree in science, engineering or related field required. 

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Paper Science or Paper Engineering.  Experience in pulp, paper or related industry.  Experience with TAPPI standards, MS Word and MS Excel.

Date to be filled:  As soon as possible

Application Deadline:  Although the College will accept applications until the position is filled, candidates should submit materials by February 20, 2009 to ensure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Employment application, cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references, with a brief explanation of the candidate’s relationship to each reference are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/search/.

The Research Foundation of the State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or sex, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Joachim Seminar: Project Management

As we begin the Spring 2009 semester, we had the pleasure of having Robert Kinstrey from Jacobs Engineering provide a short course on project management to students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering.  Mr. Kinstrey, a graduate of SUNY-ESF, is the Director of the Pulp and Paper Consultancy for Jacobs Engineering.  Mr. Kinstrey is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Over the two-day seminar, the students learned various aspects of project management including project planning, safety considerations, contingency planning, budgetary issues, resource allocation, plan reporting, and client-manager interactions.   The students will be expected to use the information from the seminar in their upcoming class, Papermaking Processes, where they will make several thousand pounds of paper for use at the college.

This seminar was supported by the Joachim Endowment and the Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Edward K Mullen '47 Receives Alumni of Distinction Award

Edward K. Mullen '47 belongs to what Tom Brokaw termed the "Greatest Generation." He was a student at the College when World War I1 broke out. Mullen joined the Army Air Forces and served as a pilot for three years. After the war, he returned to Syracuse to finish his degree in pulp and paper. While a student, he met his future wife, Joanne, at Syracuse University.

Upon graduating, Mullen worked for the Richard Gair Company, a manufacturer of paperboard. In 1958, he joined a family-owned company, Newark Boxboard, and in 1962, co-founded a separate company, Book Covers, Inc. Along the way, he and a business partner earned 10 patents dealing with paperboard structures.  By 1976, Mullen merged Box Covers, Inc., with Newark  Boxboard, bought several mills from Continental Can, and then acquired Newark Boxboard from its original owners. He turned this into the Newark Group, which uses vast amounts of waste
paper to make a variety of high-quality products, and employs hundreds of workers while promoting recycling. Today, we take recycling for granted. But Mullen's the Newark Group, as long ago as 1990, was using 10 percent of all wastepaper collected in the
United States when overall, only 30 percent of waste paper was being recycled throughout the country.

Mullen used his education, business instincts and hard work to build a successful business and develop a model for what today is a green and sustainable industry. He has demonstrated that the industrial use of waste paper can transform what was once waste
into products such as concrete forms, book covers, game boards, cereal boxes and paperboard.

Mullen has been a strong supporter of ESF and the Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation. He supported the Jahn Laboratory campaign and is a member of the 19 1 1 Society. He is also a staunch supporter of the Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation
(SPPF). As a paper science graduate he has given generously to the SPPF Endowment for Management Education in Paper Science and Engineering, and also supports the J. P. Clark Golf Tournament. 

In recognition of these achievements and contributions, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Alumni Association proudly presents Edward K.
Mullen with the Graduate of Distinction Award.

ESF Open House

SUNY-ESF had its fall open house on Saturday, 25 October 2008.  Two information sessions were given to students, parents, and guests about the educational programs offered in the Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering.  These programs, all chemical engineering-based, include Paper Engineering, Paper Science, and our newest program, Bioprocess Engineering.

Paper Engineering is chemical engineering geared towards the paper and allied industries.  These industries not only include paper manufacture, but industries that supply chemical to the paper industry (such as starch, dyes, etc.) and equipment and supply manufacturers.  While it is often thought that the paper industry is declining due to the "paperless office" and the advent of computers, this is not true.  About 25% of all paper used is personal care products (still needed) and about 50% is packaging (think eBay).  While the industry is changing, it will be with us for a long time and the demand for engineers is expected to be high for at least the next 5 years.

The Paper Science program is more or less an industrial chemistry program involving the application of chemistry and some engineering to the paper industry.  In addition to taking specific paper-focused courses, students are able to minor in a variety of topics such as business management, computer and information technology, biology, construction management, etc. 

Our newest and fast growing program is Bioprocess Engineering, which is "chemical engineering without the petroleum."  In this program, students get a broad chemical engineering-based education with a focus on biological processes and products.  Examples of this technology include the creation of transportation fuels and biodegradable plastics from renewable resources such as wood or other non-fossil fuel based feedstocks.  This is expected to be a fast-growing area in terms of technology and job growth.

Please see the links about to the department and the college for more information regarding these exciting educational fields and the strong job prospects in the future.

Visitors exploring the making of paper on our 12-inch paper machine.

Prospective student and her family learning about the papermaking process.

Dr. Shijie Liu explaining the process of making ethanol from woo.