Report of Studying at Institute of Paper Science and Technology

The author had an opportunity to study at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology in Atlanta, Georgia for one academic year of 1996. IPST is the biggest pulp and, paper research institute in the United States whose charitable, educational, and scientific purpose evolves from the singular relationship between the Institute and the pulp and paper industry which has existed since 1929. In this report, mission of IPST, current research activities, and my impression of studying at IPST are reviewed.