According to David R. Salem PhD, CPhys, Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, South Dakota Mines, and SAMPE member:

“Eric does not shy away from any opportunities to expand his knowledge base. He also continually seeks new connections with people having knowledge of the challenges faced in the advanced materials industry, thereby helping to expand his exposure, and understanding of the needs to be addressed. This exposure has deepened Eric’s interest in polymer composites, which in turn has fueled his drive to study the properties and performance needed to make these future industrial materials both successful and cost-effective.”

Schmid’s contributions to SAMPE are significant:

1. SAMPE Spring show 2013: Student Leadership Award recipient
2. Supports SAMPE social media projects
3. Volunteers with the SAMPE Young Professionals initiative
4. SAMPE North America Awards Committee Co-Chair
5. CAMX 2020 Deputy Technical Chair
6. SAMPE University Research Symposium Winner, 2018
7. SAMPE Volunteer Leader with SD Mines Student Chapter
8. Community STEM outreach with multiple local universities and K-12 organizations

“We are happy for Eric and his well-deserved achievement. Our culture is positioned to supporting the growth and development of our young professionals, and Eric’s involvement is in direct alignment,”

remarked Scott Wickersham, Division Vice President and General Manager of Raven Engineered Films.

“Eric Schmid’s accomplishments are truly remarkable. His early career achievements come as no surprise to those who know him and recommended him for this award. Eric is generous with his scientific knowledge and stands out not just as an industrial research leader but as a SAMPE volunteer leader as well. I look forward to witnessing great things from this young man in the very near future,”

said Scott Stephenson, Executive Vice President of SAMPE North America.

Source: Raven Industries

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Source: AGuru Machinery

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