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As the leading university based Packaging education and research program in the world, the programs of the MSU School of Packaging extend beyond the boundaries of Michigan and even beyond the United States. A primary international activity is the education of graduate students from other countries. The following are a few examples of other activities.
Visiting Scholars
The School of Packaging frequently provides custom educational and training programs for international visiting scholars. Recent scholars have come from France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, Korea, Israel, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, and other countries. Visiting scholars are usually sponsored by a company, a government organization, a university or other educational institution, or some other organization. Scholars range from neophytes to experts in the field of packaging.
The School of Packaging recognizes that a visiting scholar dedicates a significant amount of time and resources to come to the University to study and that the scholar expects to have a beneficial and productive experience. As a consequence, visiting scholars are not accepted until a specific faculty member has agreed to work closely with the individual.
Educational Programs
The School also organizes and delivers customized education programs for multinational companies and institutes. Programs can be held in East Lansing or at a remote site arranged by the company or institution. Recent programs have been held in Kuwait, Indonesia, Malaysia, Argentina, and other countries.
Overseas Study
Study abroad programs for college students are available to students in Packaging and related programs at other MSU and other universities in the United States. Students taking these programs enroll for regular Michigan State University courses and earn MSU credit-hours for their efforts. Currently, summer courses are offered in England, Sweden, Japan and Spain. Programs may be instituted in other countries.
Students may also enroll for a semester or year of study abroad at cooperating universities in other countries. MSU maintains agreements with several universities in Europe, Australia, and other countries for this purpose.
Faculty Participation in International Activities
School of Packaging faculty members regularly participate in a variety of international activities. Examples of such activities include speaking at conferences and research symposia, teaching adult education courses, guest lecturing in undergraduate or graduate courses, evaluating programs or student research, and consulting on technical, policy, and educational matters.
For further information on any of these topics, contact any faculty member or the Director of the School of Packaging. Phone numbers and other contact information has been provided in the Faculty Biographies section of this web page.
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