Paper International Experience

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The Paper International Experience (PIE) program allows students in Paper Science and Engineering to develop as well-rounded professionals ready to make significant contributions to industry, their community, and their world.

On this biennial trip, students are immersed for 10-14 days in a different culture. During the most recent trips to China and Finland, students were able to see, up close, international pulp and paper manufacturing operations, research centers, supplier facilities (fabrics, automation, and pilot machines) and more. They also interacted with students at universities with paper and biomaterials-related degree programs.

Participants become more aware of the global community and experience things they never have before. They understand the US pulp and paper industry better, in the context of the global market. They are better thinkers, better learners, and better engineers which they take into industry roles.

The Paper International Experience website has some additional information about our previous trips!