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Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with our packaging program.

Dr. Young Kim in the laboratory

Dr. Young Kim in the laboratory

There are many opportunities to be involved in our research projects. Companies can join our industrial affiliate member program or sponsor individual research projects through our Office of Sponsored Programs. 

Preparing pallet for testing.

Photo of preparing pallet for testing.

Our Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design (CPULD) has been serving the packaging industry since 1976. We offer fully equipped laboratories related to distribution packaging, corrugated testing, and primary packaging. Our laboratories are also certified by IKEA, Amazon, and ISTA.

Testing of a box

Testing of a box

Your company can leverage our talented undergraduate students to solve some of your more pressing needs. Our senior design projects are designed to provide hand—on experience to our students by solving real life industrial packaging design projects.

Industry members at presentation.

Industry members at presentation.

Industry Speakers

Our classes are always searching for industry professionals who are passionate to share information about their company and their field. The lectures are normally limited to 50 min. can be be done remotely or in person. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities available in the individual classes, please contact our packaging faculty.