Honors and Awards

Fiber Society Officers

PRESIDENT
Caroline Schauer, Drexel University

VICE-PRESIDENT
Meifang Zhu, Donghua University

SECRETARY
Emilie Drean, ENSISA

TREASURER
Ian Hardin, University of Georgia

Member News

Sring 2025 Fibers Society Conference Information "Coming Soon"

- NEW Fiber Society contact information

- NEW JOB LISTING: Department of Human Centered Design, Cornell University, seeks full-time department chairperson.
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- A reminder: The Fiber Society is now included in ASTM Committee D 13 on Textiles “Related Links” list [https://www.astm.org/COMMIT/RELATED/D13.htm] ASTM Committee D13 was formed in 1914 and currently comprises 561 members. The group has jurisdiction over 364 standards, which are published in the “Annual Book of ASTM Standards,” Volumes 7.01 and 7.02.

In Memoriam

George A.M. “Tony” Butterworth died January 14, 2024, after a long illness. Dr. Butterworth joined The Fiber Society in 1966. He served the Society in many capacities: on the Governing Council, as vice-president in 1980, and as president in 1981. He was a presence at Fiber Society conferences over many years.

Tony is remembered for his intellect, his curiosity, his resourcefulness, his energy, and his humor. Those of us who knew him and had the pleasure of his company will long remember him for all those attributes and for the personal one-on-one memories of time well spent with Tony. His is an enduring legacy; he will be missed.

Honors and Awards of The Fiber Society

Founder's Award
Founder's Award Recipients

This award recognizes outstanding contribution to the science and technology of fibrous materials by a Member. The award is given to a professionally active scientist, regardless of age. Each award is presented in honor of a Founding Member defined as President of the Fiber Society before 1959 (inclusive) or an Honorary Member of the Society.

Distinguished Achievement in Fiber Science
Distinguished Achievement Recipients

The Society sponsors an Award for Distinguished Achievement in Fiber Science. This Award is presented to individuals under the age of 40 (in the year of the award) who have made significant contributions to the field. It is intended to recognize early achievement and to stimulate continuing commitment to the science, engineering and technology of fibers and fiber based products.

Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Recipients

This award is to recognize and honor Fiber Society Members who have made a significant impact on the Society, having provided outstanding service to the Society through exceptional short-term contributions or through sustained support of the Society.

Student Paper Competition and Award
Student Award Winners

The Society sponsors a student paper competition in order to encourage participation by graduate students in the Society conference activities. The competition is open to graduate students mentored by faculty who are active Members of the Fiber Society. The competition is held annually in conjunction with the fall conference of the Fiber Society.

Honorary Membership
Honorary Members

Honorary membership in the Society may be extended to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the science or technology of fibrous materials. Honorary Members are exempt from annual dues and shall have all of the privileges of members except voting and holding office, unless they were regular members of the Society before their election to honorary membership.