Packaging HUB Research Group (Michigan State University)

So pleased to count another Doctorate among our alumni. A hearty congratulations to Dr. Lanqing Patrick Liu on his successful dissertation defense this morning!

Pleased to announce the release of publication in the Journal of American Pharmacists Association led by researchers at UW Madison with significant support from the HUB Team

Identifying over-the-counter information to prioritize for the purpose of reducing adverse drug reactions in older adults: a national survey of pharmacists Over-the-counter (OTC) medication use is associated with risks of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), particularly among older adults. The Drug Facts Label…

Friends of the HUB.. Have you seen the exciting news coming from the SOP today? https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/Amcor-Packaging-Gift?fbclid=IwAR1gT9aqf0bFxMXYZYf5sp_RXPr7-VJzOeLk-j3JZxgxBpCK91pKuhPMN5A

Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging A $10.8 million gift from Switzerland-based packaging innovator Amcor to the Michigan State University School of Packaging will establish an endowed faculty position and support renovations to the School of Packaging building.

Super huge congratulations to former HUB research Jiyon Lee, Ph.D., on the acceptance of the first publication from her dissertation, "Paramedic interactions with the packaging of medications and medical supplies: Poor package design has the potential to impact patient outcomes"

Congratulations to former HUB researchers Alyssa Harben and Shiva Esfahanian and current HUB researcher Lanqing Liu on the publication of their work which objectively investigates novel strategies for OTC labeling

Using change detection to objectively evaluate whether novel over-the-counter drug labels can increase attention to critical health information among older adults Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have many benefits but also carry risks, such as adverse drug reactions, which are more prevalent in older adults. Because these products do not require the oversight of a physician or pharmacist, labeling plays a key role in communicating information required for their....

Celebrating Women's history month with a highlight of our trailblazing collaborator and friend Dr. Reid-Bush

Spartan women trailblazers Sandra Crespo was the first Latina to be named a full professor in the Department of Teacher Education at MSU. Crespo has conducted research funded by the National Science Foundation to improve math teacher education and equity in the classroom, the results of which were integrated into MSU’s Teac...

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The HUB would like to extend a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our collaborator and friend, Dr. Tamara Reid Bush on her appointment as Interim Chair for the Department of Mechanical Engineering.. On top of being a super-fantastic person to work with, Dr.Bush has been recognized for her leadership in not only research, but also in efforts to enhance diversity and accessibility. She was a co-PI on the NSF ADVANCE grant that among other changes at MSU, established the position of Faculty Excellence Advocate, a position she now holds in the College. She was the 2018 Inspirational Woman of the Year. And more recently, has received the 2020 Founders Award from the American Society of Biomechanics in recognition of her significant research contributions to the technical area of biomechanics. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!

Congratulations to former HUB Researcher, Cory Wilson, on his latest publication in the Journal of Applied Ergonomics.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuPwMGyfygA&feature=youtu.be Tidings of the Season from our colleagues at MSU's College of Music

A Time for Hope | (I Love the) Winter Weather December is a time for joy, celebration, and hope.To help commemorate the end of 2020 and the beginning of the new year, Grammy-winning jazz pianist and MSU ...

A banner week for HUB Researcher, Cory Wilson, whose publication "Gripping strategies employed by young children when interacting with child-resistant push and turn closures used by US pharmacies" has just been accepted for publication at the Journal of Applied Ergonomics

Friend of the HUB and Packaging Instructor Cimberly Weir talks wrap rage today https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/wrap-rage-101-why-some-product-packaging-is-so-annoyingly-hard-to-open-12-17-20/?fbclid=IwAR3LqFxcpQVBYpS26PIcu0MvvOGippb1tQe5Zm8KFpajsmUHUOVVN5FRgt4

Wrap Rage 101: Why Some Product Packaging is So Annoyingly Hard to Open - The List TV Cimberly Weir of the MSU School of Packaging explores everything you’ve ever wanted to know about ‘wrap rage’!