Welcome to the Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), a world-class center for pulp and paper research and graduate education at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

IPST, which has a long and proud tradition of scientific and technical leadership in the pulp, paper, and related industries, moved to the campus of Georgia Tech in 1989 to create a partnership with Georgia Tech. The university, a world-wide leader in scientific engineering research and education, is located in the geographical center of pulp and paper manufacture in the U.S. The integration of the IPST research center and its graduate degree programs into Georgia Tech in 2003 completed the process begun in 1989, and it opened up a wide range of exciting possibilities for collaboration in research and education with the Georgia Tech faculty.

Faculty and students are the keys to our success. They come from a wide range of disciplines such as forest biology, chemistry, engineering, and materials science. Many of our faculty have a great deal of experience with pulp and paper engineering, while others bring new concepts and expertise in materials and process technology. Collectively, they are in a unique position to help educate the future leaders of the industry and to provide new knowledge and create solutions to the technical issues facing the industry.

IPST’s vision is recognition as the world’s leading research and educational enterprise supporting the global forest products and related industries. Our research focus is in the areas of

• Materials/new product platforms
• The process technology to support the industry and its new products
• Sustainable materials, energy, and chemicals
• Clonal forestry

Our Member-dues supported programs are structured to create leading edge innovations in these and other areas.

In addition to its research, education and conference facilities, the IPST Center is also home to the Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking. The museum is recognized internationally as the world’s most complete collection on the history of papermaking. The IPST Building also houses our partner, the Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies, which is a globally recognized and industry-valued academic center, creating knowledge and tools that support paper industry decision-makers and producing interdisciplinary graduates who contribute to the success of the paper industry

It is the continuing mission of the IPST Center to serve the needs of the global pulp, paper and related industries. This mission will be sustained and enhanced through IPST's integration with Georgia Tech. A stronger and more productive IPST Center is prepared to serve the future needs of the pulp and paper industry, its suppliers, and its customers.