415081 news 1434450586 1475896717 <![CDATA[Institute of Paper Chemistry Foundation Awards $1.8 Million Grant to IPST]]> The Institute of Paper Chemistry Foundation has awarded The Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST) a $1.8 million Legacy Grant to support development of a professional master’s degree in manufacturing leadership -- forest bioproducts.  It will also provide significant support for other elements of Georgia Tech’s graduate education program in paper science and engineering, and forest bioproducts.

“Georgia Tech’s proposal met our request for ideas that could create a lasting legacy for the Institute of Paper Chemistry educational mission,” said Dr Jim Ferris of the Foundation Board of Trustees.  “We were particularly attracted by the opportunity to enhance career growth opportunities for working professionals at paper industry manufacturing sites.”

“We are very pleased and encouraged by this gift,” said IPST director Norman Marsolan. “The concept of the proposed degree springs from the future leadership needs expressed by the paper industry.  We look forward to working with the Foundation, the industry, and key departments within Georgia Tech to realize the potential this grant presents.”

Transfer of the total award is contingent upon satisfactory progress against milestones to be developed soon.  It is anticipated that the transfer will be completed in 2014. The Legacy Grant is designed to disburse the residual funds of the Institute of Paper Chemistry Foundation for the benefit of the paper industry, which funded IPC and hired its graduates for 75 years.

 

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