BioMechanica's Dr. Shorten receives ASTM International's Award of Merit
20 May '06
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At a ceremony in Toronto Canada on May 18, ASTM International's Chairman of the Board, Anthony Fiorato Ph.D. presented the society's Award of Merit to Martyn R. Shorten, Ph.D., of Portland, Oregon..
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world - a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
The Award of Merit was established in 1949 by the ASTM International Board of Directors and is the highest society award granted to an individual member for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Recipients also receive the honorary title of Fellow.
Dr. Shorten is Managing Partner of BioMechanica, LLC, a Portland business that provides research, product development and testing services to the sporting goods industry. He has served as the chairman of the ASTM subcommittee on Athletic Footwear since 1994, is currently serving a second term as chairman of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. He is also a current member of the Committee on Standards, a body which oversees the standards development process.
Oregon-based BioMechanica supports numerous high-profile U.S. athletic footwear brands with advanced research, product development and testing services. Founded in 1993 by leading biomechanist and inventor Martyn Shorten, Ph.D., the company has an international reputation for outstanding footwear research.
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