How You Can Help

The importance of reducing product damage throughout distribution and optimizing resource usage through effective package design has never been greater. Our educational work is driving a new generation of packaging leaders who will improve our world through advancing transport packaging design, but we need additional resources to continue to have lasting reach and impact.

Thanks to our generous supporters, the ISTAEF has already raised $175,000! Donate now and help us reach our goal of $2 million for grants and scholarships to encourage and support research in transport packaging.

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Support the Next Wave of Packaging Industry Leaders

ISTAEF 'Students to Leaders' Fundraiser Dinner: Tacos, Connections & A Great Cause

The ISTA Educational Foundation (ISTAEF) invites you to the Students to Leaders Fundraiser Dinner, taking place Tuesday, April 7, from 6:30–8:30 PM, at the Carcara Citrus Grove Patio immediately following the ISTA Forum USA Welcome Reception. Enjoy tacos, beer, and great company while supporting undergraduate research grants. We are currently seeking sponsors to help make this event—and our mission—possible.

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What We Do

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Research Grants

Awarding grants and scholarships to encourage and support research in transport packaging. Congratulations to the three undergraduate research grant awardees!

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Scholarships

Promoting the importance of appropriately designing packaging for its intended supply chain to packaging students.

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Awards

Honoring outstanding contributions and education in the transport packaging industry through a series of distinguished awards. 

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Thank You Foundation Supporters!

Corporate Supporters


ISTA
  • Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Individual Supporters

  • Dwight & Janice Schmidt
  • Ed & Barb Church