Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) – A Bridge Linking Academia, Community, Industry and Government

OUR VISION: To be the world leader in advancing the profession of wood science. OUR MISSION: To provide service to SWST members; to develop, maintain, and promulgate the educational, scientific, and ethical standards that define the profession; and to advocate the socially responsible production and use of wood and lignocellulosic materials.

  1958 = Incorporated as the “American Institute of Wood Engineering”   1960 = Name changed to “Society of Wood Science and Technology”. 1 st Newsletter   1968 = 1 st Issue of Wood & Fiber Science Journal   1976 = Critical Matters Committee Formed   1984 = Accreditation of undergraduate Wood Science and Technology Programs began History:

 1986 = First George Marra Award for Excellence in Writing presented  1995 = Student Poster Competition initiated – 27 students received awards to date  1996 = SWST Website  2001 = Teaching Units Introduced  2007 = Electronic publishing of Wood and Fiber Science Journal available at Metapress.com History (cont):

 2008 = Held first International Convention in Chile  2010 = International Convention held at United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland  2012 = International Convention held in Beijing, China at International Center for Bamboo and Rattan History (cont):

 2014 International Convention held June in Zvolen, Slovakia  2015 International Convention held June 7-12 in Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Wyoming  2015 BioProducts Business eJournal initiated  2016 International Convention to be held March 6-10 in Curitiba, Brazil  Executive Director presence at international meetings History (cont.):

SWST Benefits/Services: Wood and Fiber Science Journal  Official publication, quarterly  Original papers of professional concern, or based on research dealing with the science, processing, and manufacture of wood and lignocellulosic materials  Electronic Version now available

SWST Benefits/Services: BioProducts Business eJournal  Official publication, published online upon layout completion  Original papers of business and management topics in forest-based resources  Open access

SWST Benefits/Services: Accreditation  Professional accreditation of wood science and technology baccalaureate educational programs has been a very important function of the Society since  Through accreditation, the Society seeks to improve the quality of professional wood science and technology education at the baccalaureate level and ensure that successful graduates entering the profession are highly qualified.

Programs Reviewed: Initial Accreditation Initial Accreditation Current Accreditati on Expires Mississippi State University North Carolina State University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia University of Idaho University of Maine University of Minnesota Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University West Virginia University Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chile Bogor University, Indonesia SWST Accredited Programs (12)

 Teaching Units 1 & 2  Classroom use in high school science classes  Introduce forest products and wood science  Topics include: structure of wood, identification equipment and technique, properties of wood, and activities SWST Benefits/Services: Educational Materials

SWST Benefits/Services: Visiting Scientist Program  International and national travel grants  Enhance the professional growth of our members  Broaden their research perspective and develop collaborative linkages  Promote SWST in the international arena

SWST Benefits/Services: Awards Distinguished Service Award Fellow Award George Marra Award for Excellence in Writing Distinguished Educator Award Student Poster Competition Award

SWST Benefits/Services: Membership Brochure

SWST Benefits/Services: International Developing Country Membership Online Access Only

SWST Purposes: Develop, maintain, and communicate the unique body of knowledge distinctive to wood science, lignocellulosic materials, and their technologies Nanoindenter for measuring particles

SWST Purposes: Promote policies and procedures which assure the wise use of wood and lignocellulosic materials

SWST Purposes: Assure high standards for professional performance of wood scientists & technologists

SWST Purposes: Foster quality educational programs at all levels of Wood Science, lignocellulosic materials, and their technologies

SWST Purposes: Represent the profession in public policy development

SWST Membership (n=532):

Next International Convention 2016 International Convention March 6-10 Salão de Atos Parque Barigüi Curitiba, Brazil

Upcoming International Conventions 2017 International Convention – Cooperatively with University of British Columbia and IUFRO D5, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2018 – Proposals are being accepted