Hands-On Papermaking Course - September 2018

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Thursday, September 06, 2018

Learn papermaking basics and operate the a Fourdrinier pilot paper machine guided by University of Wisconsin experts!

September 6-7, 2018

Hands-On Papermaking Course

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

September 6-7, 2018

Register by August 7, 2018 to save!

This two-day class features morning classroom sessions followed by afternoon sessions of guided exercises operating the UW-Stevens Point Fourdrinier pilot paper machine. This combination has proven to be a highly effective and enjoyable way to gain fundamental knowledge of the commercial papermaking process. 

See the full course description.

TAPPI is excited to be working in partnership with the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) to help promote a series of laboratory-focused short courses that will be held throughout the year. 

WIST is part of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is also home to the ABET-accredited Paper Science and Engineering Program.  WIST has been providing industry-related laboratory services, as well as educational courses for more than six years.

See the full schedule of WIST courses in 2018 here.

 

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