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WIN Annual Meeting 2021

TAPPI's Women in Industry Division annual meeting showcased remarkable growth from 15 founding members in 2015 to over 500 division members, with 400 attendees from 23 countries participating in their virtual summit. Mid-career professionals gained insights into advanced technical opportunities, benchmarking data showing women comprise 18.8% of TAPPI membership, and leadership development pathways through committee participation. The division offers specialized committees focused on benchmarking, celebrating women leaders, career development strategies, and industry outreach, providing direct access to executive briefings, conference speaking opportunities, and professional networking essential for proving ROI to employers and advancing into senior leadership roles.

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The Science of Cues: Balancing Warmth and Competence in Male-Dominated Industries - Nikki Evans

Learn how to master the science of workplace cues by balancing warmth and competence in male-dominated industries. This practical webinar reveals research-backed techniques for mid-career professionals to enhance leadership presence through body language, vocal tone, and strategic communication. Discover specific warmth and competence signals that increase influence, build trust, and improve team performance. Expert coach Nikki Evans provides actionable frameworks for reading workplace dynamics, adjusting your professional persona situationally, and avoiding common perception pitfalls that limit career advancement. Perfect for plant managers, R&D leads, and technical professionals seeking to strengthen their executive presence and leadership effectiveness.

Building Reliability in Pulp and Paper Mills: Mechanical Integrity of Fixed Equipment

Building Reliability in Pulp and Paper Mills: A Panel Discussion on Projects, Mechanical Integrity, and RCM

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Nanocellulose-Mycelium Hybrid Materials Webinar

Dr. Tiffany Abitbol presents groundbreaking research on nanocellulose mycelium hybrid materials, demonstrating how submerged fermentation creates advanced bio-based composites with enhanced mechanical properties and barrier performance. This innovative approach combines plant-derived nanocellulose with fungal biomass to develop sustainable packaging materials, barrier films, and functional composites that outperform traditional materials. The research reveals how controlled fermentation conditions enable precise material property tuning, from lightweight foams to dense barriers, offering mid-career professionals practical insights into next-generation bioengineering applications for industrial scale-up and commercial deployment.

Fibenol – Wood Residues into Sustainable Bioproducts Webinar

Dr. Gert Pregel presents Fibenol's innovative wood fractionation technology that transforms low-quality hardwood residues into three sustainable bioproducts: specialty microcrystalline cellulose, lignin, and fermentable wood sugars. Using their proprietary Sunburst pretreatment process, this Estonian facility achieves 30 kilotons annual capacity while operating on renewable energy and recycling 95% of water. The microcrystalline cellulose demonstrates remarkable performance improvements in paper applications, increasing tensile strength by 50% while reducing weight. With applications spanning bioplastics, carbon-neutral asphalt, and palm oil alternatives, this technology offers plant managers and R&D leaders proven pathways for sustainable material innovation and operational efficiency gains.