Principles of Packaging course is a career launch pad

摘要

A recent edition of Sterling Anthony's Packaging Insights newsletter included a piece headlined "School Spirit." In it, Anthony addressed the importance of the university to the packaging community. He talked about The Dean's List of colleges, universities, and institutions providing graduate courses in packaging, and he stressed how important it is that these institutions provide a solid academic base. Picking up on Anthony's theme and moving back a step or two, it's useful to ask ourselves this question: What draws students into packaging programs in the first place? And once they're in such a program, is the content they encounter properly preparing them to meet the challenges of emerging packaging technology? More important, are they being given the right mix of tools that will turn them into innovators and solution providers once they're out in the working world? Fortunately, students are becoming more and more aware of packaging through high school counseling, family members, and friends. This fall, 20% of the freshman students enrolling in packaging indicated they have a father, mother, uncle, or cousin in packaging. Students have also mentioned the recent Discovery channel Modern Marvels (www. youtube.com/watch?v=rFTDip3sZxO) as an influencer when it comes to seeking a career in packaging.