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STANDARDIZATION NEWS

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November / December 2025

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Digging Deep on Coal Standards

Coal has provided a reliable source of power to humanity for thousands of years. Standards have helped make it part of today’s mix of energy sources.

Jun 30, 2025

Stopping the Spread: Standards for Oil Spill Response

New and updated standards continue to help limit the damage of oil spills in our waterways.

Jun 30, 2025

Cleaner Cannabis: Standard Targets Contamination

One of the challenges in the emerging cannabis market is the issue of contamination.

Jun 24, 2025

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Standards and the Opioid Epidemic

Aug 29, 2025

Power Hungry: Standards for The Grid

AI, cryptocurrency, and the Cloud need ever-growing amounts of energy to function. Standards for electrical conductors will help utilities meet the demand.

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Keeping Playgrounds Safe and Fun

How to balance the fostering of strength, confidence, skill-building, and fun, while maintaining a child’s safety and well-being, is a critical question. Standards can help provide the answer.

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ASTM International Honors Frank DiSanzo with Dyroff Award

DiSanzo was recognized for his international problem-solving in the research of fuels and lubricants

Nov 05, 2025

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ASTM International Honors Abigail Gilson with Geosynthetics Award

Gilson was recognized for her nearly 25-year career in civil engineering.

Nov 05, 2025

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How To: Identify Training Opportunities

ASTM relies on its volunteer members to create world-class consensus standards, which is why ASTM offers various training opportunities for those members.

Nov 04, 2025

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Determining Useful Models

Q. How should I determine whether my model is useful and appropriate?

Nov 04, 2025

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NextGen: Professor of the Year; Norton Scholarship

ASTM's ongoing efforts to promote early-career professionals.

Nov 04, 2025

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Outreach: Building Relationships Around the Globe

ASTM forms partnerships and collaborates around the world.

Nov 04, 2025

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ASTM Launches Free Course, ‘Intro to Robot Standards’

The course features everything from case studies to safety overviews to explorations of what future robotics standards will entail.

Nov 04, 2025

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Standards Go to Work: Developing the Workforce

Workforce development trainings offer learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and get hands-on experience with the standards that shape their field.

Nov 03, 2025

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How Standards Help Make Safer Baby Products

An interview with Lisa Trofe, executive director of the Baby Safety Alliance and chair of the subcommittee on infant bedding (F15.19).

Nov 03, 2025

Board-Recap

News from the ASTM International 2026 Board of Directors

The board of directors met in Denver, Colorado, October 20-21. Here is a summary of reports made and actions taken at those meetings.

Nov 03, 2025

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Standards For Sustainable Manufacturing and Design

Utilizing the right tools to understand testing, requirements, and success are key to establishing best business practices.

Nov 03, 2025

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Creating a Culture of Contribution

To assure the long-term success of the society, we must always build a “culture of contribution.”

Nov 03, 2025