Standardization News

Presentations at Two Schools in Bogotá Focus on Wide Range of ASTM Standards

On Sept. 21, James Olshefsky, ASTM director of external relations, visited two schools in Bogotá, Colombia. At the invitation of Professor John Eduardo Peña, Olshefsky spoke to approximately 100 students of industrial engineering at Universidad El Bosque. The presentation focused on ASTM International and several specific ASTM technical committees. Olshefsky answered questions about ASTM standards in various sectors, including plastics, fasteners and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

At the Escuela de Ingenieros Militares, Olshefsky spoke to 75 postgraduate civil engineering military students. Again, questions from the audience touched on a variety of standards, including those covering homeland security, road construction and pipes.