Industrial and Mechanical Technology
Faculty and Staff
MARION SCHAFER
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Dr. Marion Schafer
spent the first half of his career in industry gaining real-world
experience. This experience has been a valuable asset in helping
students understand how things really work as well as the theories
of how they should work. Dr. Schafer is frequently asked to assist
companies with packaging problems, and to serve as an expert in
legal proceedings involving packaging and distribution issues.
Educational Background
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2001, Ph.D.,
Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana State University
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1995, M.S.,
Industrial Professional Technology, Indiana State University
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1990, B.S.,
Packaging Technology, Indiana State University
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1970-73, Civil
Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Classes Taught
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IMT 103
Introduction To Technical Graphics
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IMT 130
Introduction To Industrial & Mechanical Technology
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IMT 282
Principles of Packaging
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IMT 284
Packaging Fabrication & Equipment
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IMT 351
Co-op/Internship
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IMT 380
Packaging Development
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IMT 381
Packaging & the Environment
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IMT 383
Packaging Machinery
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IMT 384
Packaging Materials
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IMT 430
Senior Seminar
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IMT 480
Distribution Packaging & Design Analysis
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IMT 481
Packaging Problems
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IMT 483 The
Packaging Industry
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IMT 489
Senior Project in Packaging
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IMT 490
Research Report Writing for Industry
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IMT 493
Packaging Distribution Testing
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IMT 509
Research Project in Industrial & Mechanical Technology
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IMT 603
Packaging Permeation Testing
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IMT 679
Problems In Industrial & Mechanical Technology
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IMT 697 Major
Project
Professional Experience
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Chair
Industrial & Mechanical Technology Department, School of
Technology, Indiana State University, 2002-Present
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Associate
Professor of Packaging Technology, School of Technology, Indiana
State University
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Assistant
Professor of Packaging, College of Technology, Engineering and
Management University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1995-1997
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Graduate
Fellow of School of Technology, Indiana State University,
1994-1995
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Instructor,
School of Technology, Indiana State University, 1992-1994
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Pillsbury
Company, Terre Haute, IN, 1974-1992
Selected
Publications
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Schafer, M.D. (October 2002).
Determination
of validation criteria for heat sealing of pharmaceutical
plastic bag packaging in a sterile environment: Results from
research, development, and testing.
Terre Haute, IN: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
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Schafer, M.D.
(May 2002). Research and development of validation protocols for
heat sealing of pharmaceutical plastic bag packaging in a
sterile environment, Terre Haute, IN: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
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Schafer, M.D.
(May 2002). Supervisor training manual for validated
pharmaceutical plastic bag heat sealers in a sterile
environment, Terre Haute, IN: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
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Schafer, M.D.
(May 2002).
Operator
training manual for validated pharmaceutical plastic bag heat
sealers in a sterile environment, Terre Haute, IN: Pfizer
Pharmaceuticals.
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Schafer, M.D.
(May 2002). Maintenance personnel training manual for validated
pharmaceutical plastic bag heat sealers in a sterile
environment, Terre Haute, IN: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.
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Schafer, M.D.
Defining a core curriculum for packaging technology. Winter Fest
2001. Indiana State University. Terre Haute, IN.
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Schafer, M.
Trends in packaging: Opportunities for sheltered workshops and
rehabilitation centers. Indiana Association of Rehabilitation
Facilities. August 2, 2000.
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Schafer, M.D.
Curriculum Concerns: The ecological impact of new packaging
materials and practices. Winter Fest 2000. Indiana State
University.
Terre Haute, In. January 28, 2000.
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Schafer, M.D.
Ways packaging technology students are encouraged to think
“outside the box”. Winter Fest 2000. Indiana State University.
Terre Haute, IN. January 28, 2000.
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Schafer, M.
What should be in a packaging technology curriculum? National
Association of Industrial technology NAIT 2000 Convention.
Pittsburgh, PA November 2, 2000.
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Zhou, M. &
Schafer, M. Artificial intelligence: How to use technology to
help select package cushioning for optimal product protection.
National Association of Industrial Technology NAIT 2000
Convention. Pittsburgh, PA November 2, 2000.
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Schafer, M.D.
How Indiana State University is preparing Future professionals
to Succeed in the Packaging Industry. Institute of Packaging
Professionals, Central Indiana Chapter. Indianapolis, In.
November 17, 1999.
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Schafer, M.D.
and Nicoletti, T. How the IMT Department is preparing to offer
four lab-based degree programs at a distance. Winter Fest 1999.
Indiana State University.
Terre Haute, IN. January 28, 1999.
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Schafer, M.
Editor/Publisher. IOPP News. Central Indiana Chapter Institute
of Packaging Professionals, 1997- present.
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Schafer, M.
(1996). TQM is more than just the ‘programme du jour’.
Contemporary Education. 67(2), 79-80
Research and Consulting
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Research and
consulting for several law firms on cases involving Packaging
and Distribution, and injuries resulting from packaging.
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AI as a tool
for predicting packaging performance, 1998-present.
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Packaging
Materials testing: Bemis, 2002-present; Applied Extrusion
Technology, 1999-present; Jenn-Air, 1992; Tredegar, 1988
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Package
Design: Aaron's Lur-bak, 2001; Valeo Engine Coolong,
2000-present; Wheel Tough, 2000-2001; AEARO, 2000; Imation,
1997; Heat-n-Glo, 1996; Trachte Building Systems, 1995-96;
Butler Wholesale, 1995; Kimball, 1993; Allomatic, 1993;
Technifab, 1993; Ivy Hill 1993; Indiana Scale, 1992; Excel
Glass, 1988.
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