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53 - MARCH MADNESS WEEK! - Chemere Mathis, Grad Student at Michigan State University

People of Packaging · 18 Mar 2021 · 40m

What this episode covers

Chemere Mathis, a graduate student at Michigan State University's School of Packaging, discusses her transition from biomedical studies to packaging engineering and her experience navigating the pandemic as a student. She details the shift to remote learning, the challenges of losing hands-on lab time, and her decision to switch from a research-based to a paper-based master's program due to funding barriers. Mathis also explores emerging industry trends, including the rise of multiple income streams for professionals and the importance of educating consumers on sustainability and packaging functionality.

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Michigan State University, DocXellent
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packaging.tips, Clubhouse, LinkedIn

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