Mark D. Gibson
Associate Director, School of Forestry and Professor

Education
 
B.S. Clemson University
M.S. Clemson University
Ph.D. Oregon State University

Research Interests

Influence of wood structure/wood quality on the performance of wood products.

Characterization of bonding mechanisms and fracture in solid and reconstituted wood products.

Tree growth-wood quality-wood property relationships.

Student Organizations Advised

1980 1981 At California Polytechnic State University – SLO--Students in the Forest Resources Management Natural Resources Club (September 1980 March 1981); Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Xi Sigma Pi (September 1980 March 21, 1981)

1982 present At Louisiana Tech University--Advisor, Student Chapter, Forest Products Society.

 Recruitment Of Students And Faculty

Lincoln Parish College/Career Night (September 19, 2001 & September 24, 2002)
Time Out for Tech (October 6,2001; January 19, April 20, & September 14, 2002; January 25, 2003)

 University Service (Department, College, University, And Faculty Senate Committees)

Louisiana Tech University

Administrative:

1982 1985 Assistance with the LTU Annual Hardwood Log, Lumber, and Tree Grading Workshop (March 23 26, 1982; March 27 30, 1984; April 30 May 3, 1985)
1986 2001 Coordinator of Cooperative Education/Internship, School of Forestry.
1986-present Coordinator for the LTU Annual Hardwood Log, Lumber, and Tree Grading Workshop (March 11 14, 1986; March 17 20, 1987; March 8 11, 1988; March 14 17, 1989; March 13 16, 1990; March 12 15, 1991; March 10 13, 1992; March 16-19, 1993; March 15-18, 1994; March 14-17, 1995; March 12-15, 1996; March 11-14, 1997; March 17-20, 1998; March 16-19-1999); March 28-31,2000; April 3-6, 2001; March 19-22, 2002; March 18-21, 2003; March 16-19, 2004. Operation and maintenance of the Louisiana Tech sawmills
1989-1990 Prepared information packet for the first defense of the Wood Utilization degree program before the Louisiana Board of Regents. Program approved for extension for five years.
1993-1994 Prepared information packet for the second defense of the Wood Utilization degree program before the Louisiana Board of Regents.
1999-2001 Acting Department Head when Dr. G. H. Weaver is out of the office for University or personal business
2001-2003 Interim Director, School of Forestry
2003-pres Associate Director, School of Forestry

Committee Assignments:

School of Forestry

1982 1984 Committees preparing Standard 8 (Physical Resources) and 9 (Special Activities) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Self study for Forestry (Chairman Standard 9 October 1982 April 1983)
1982 1984 Committees preparing Standards 6 (Parent Institution and Supporting Departments) and 7 (Resources and Facilities) of the SAF Self evaluation Report (Chairman Standard 6 February 1982 April 1984)
1985 Graduate Program Committee for Walter D. Head, Jr. (M. S. candidate)
1986 pres Research and Editorial Committee
1988 1989 Subcommittees preparing Standards 7 (Physical Resources and Facilities) and 8 (Research, Extension, Continuing Education, and Public Service) of the SAF Self evaluation Report (Chairman December 1987 April 1989)
1988 1994 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Sub chairman)
1989 1990 Wage Standards Committee (Sub Chairman, 1990 present; Chairman, 1989 1990)
1990-1994 Promotions and Publicity Committee (Chairman, 1990 1994; Sub Chairman, 1986 1990)
1992 Summer Camp Instruction Study Committee; Louisiana Forest Products Utilization and Development Laboratory Research Associate Search Committee (Chairman)
1992 1994 Cooperative Graduate Degree Program Committee (Chairman, 1992 94)
1993-1994 Forestry Awareness Week Planning Committee
1994-1995 Master of Forestry - Letter of Intent Committee; Facilities Needs Assessment Committee; Tenure and Promotions Committee
1995-1997 Strategic Planning Committee; Newsletter and Publicity Committee (Chairman); Graduate Committee; Safety Committee
1997-1998 Tenure and Promotion Committee

Department of Agricultural Sciences –

1998 Charles Leggett Endowed Professorship Selection Committee (November 1998)

College of Applied and Natural Sciences --

1996-2001 Experiential Education and Career Day Committee
1996-2000 Research Council
1997-1999 Reese Hall Computer Network Policy Committee
1997-1999 Strategic Planning Committee
2000-2001 Chairman, Tenure and Promotion Committee

College of Life Sciences

1983 1990 Research Committee (September 1983 September 1990)
1988 Computerized Registration Committee
1993-1996 Research Committee (September 1993-present)

College of Engineering

1988 pres Pulp & Paper Science Emphasis Area Committee

University

1984 pres Electron Microscope Committee
1988 Committee Coordinating the Forest Products Industry University Interaction Symposium
1995-Pres Behavioral Standards Committee

Interinstitutional --

1995-1996 Graduate Student Program Committee at LSU-Baton Rouge for Todd Shupe, Ph.D. candidate.

California Polytechnic State University

Administrative:

1980 1981 Department equipment coordinator (inventory control)(March 1980 March 1981); Editor for the Senior Project Manual revision (September 1980)

Committee Assignments:

1980 1981 School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Agricultural Education Student Advisory Committee (September 1980 March 1981).


 Professional Service

See entries under Research and Creative Activity, Other Scholarly or Creative Activities or Other Contributions to the Profession (p.21-25)

 Other External Service

1993-2000 Presenter, Forest Products Station for 500-700 Lincoln Parish 5th grade students at Lincoln Parish Park during the Annual Forestry Awareness Week, October 12-13, 1993; October 4-6, 1994; October 3-5, 1995; October 1-4, 1996; October 7-10, 1997; October 6-8, 1998; October 5-7, 1999; October 3-5, 2000.

1998 Moderator, Session 2, Biological Sciences, First Annual ANS Research Symposium. April 2.

1998 Presentation for Weblos Boy Scouts about Wood Identification and Forest Regions for “Forester Badge.” March 1

2002 Demonstration of sawmilling techniques and lumber production for Explorer Troop. April 30, 2002.

Consulting And Industry Technical Assistance

1968-1972 Field work related to forest genetics and tree improvement, silviculture, and wood technology.

1972 1974 Determination of the effects of irrigation and fertilization on specific gravity, growth rate, and latewood percentage in shortleaf pines. Supported by McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program.
1974 Various on going departmental projects. Responsible for data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation.

1975 1980 Fracture characterization in composite wood products.

1981 1982 Mechanical properties determination on wood from Mt. Saint Helen's volcano area. Supported by USDA, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.

1986 Willamette Industries, Surepine Division product claim involving the species composition of particleboard.

1987 -Monroe, LA attorney boundary line dispute involving tree ring dating of cypress.
1987 -Trus Joist Corporation, Micro=Lam Division, Natchitoches, LA -- cyclic aging of modified Micro=Lam.

1988 -Shreveport, LA attorney insurance claim involving excessive paint blistering on newly repainted historic home.
-Trus Joist Corporation, Micro=Lam Division, Natchitoches, LA cyclic aging of modified Micro=Lam.

1989 Winona, MS attorney lawsuit between a restaurant patron and the restaurant over a fractured chair leg.

1990 Trus Joist Corporation, Micro=Lam Division, Natchitoches, LA cyclic aging of modified Micro=Lam.

1991 Jackson, MS attorney lawsuit between apartment complex and insurance company over repairs due to water damage from plumbing and subsequent rotting of the structure.

1993 -Ball Incon Glass Plant -- problem related to hardwood pallet mold and stain and the subsequent customer rejection of their glass shipment.
-Winn Parish manufacturer of wooden stakes -- assistance in the determination of the optimum raw material size for his process.

1994 -Assisted major plywood manufacturer with a production problem involving longitudinal warping of plywood produced with a high moisture process
-Provided information to a Shreveport company regarding utilization of oak and mechanical production of oak chips for flavoring alcoholic beverages.
-Assisted a Massachusetts entreprenuer with the preparation of a proposal to use Louisiana bagasse fiber for the production of phenolic resins and low-BTU gas.
-Provided information to a North Louisiana company regarding the chemical extraction of logging residues for the production of various products.
-Provided information to a Shreveport entreprenuer regarding the utilization of urban tree stump removals for mulch and extraction of useable chemicals.
-Sought funding for the Louisiana Pecan Growers for utilization of pecan orchard residues for various products.

1995 -Assisted major laminated beam manufacturer with qualification tests to meet SPIB standards for grade stamp approval
-Assisted with glue bonding evaluation tests for a pencil manufacturer.
-Assisted local couple in identifying the wood species from which a Maine Woodsman’s Weatherstick was made.

1996 -Assisted small hardwood sawmill owners with residue utilization and product marketing opportunities.
-Assisted local handicapped workshop with wood waste management and new product suggestions.
-Partnership, Plywood Mill in Chopin, LA with MOE and MOR formulas for 4-point bending tests.
-Provided Davison Trucking with information on weight per board foot of green sawn pine
-Assisted Mitze Roton of the Southern Lumberman with background research on curly pine figure in longleaf pines.
-Provided information and a solution for a laminating problem experienced by Marvin Windows and Doors in Ripley, TN

1997 -Assisted Nelson Lumber Company in W. Monroe, LA with locating available information on water uptake by hardwood logs during wet storage.
-Provided Plum Creek Timber Company with information on land ownership in the southern US
-Assisted W. B. Nelson Lumber Company with information about the nailability of sweetgum and yellow-poplar for pallets.
-Assisted Piney Woods Journal with background information on activated with information about activated charcoal
-Assisted curator for Colorama Nature Preserve in Collinston with locating a supplier of baldcypress lumber.
-Assisted local lumber wholesaler with dispute regarding grain separation on cypress lumber.
-Assisted Gulf States Paper Corporation with locating information on the effect of logging damage on residual tree growth and quality.
-Identified several wood samples as spanish cedar for Hogan Hardwoods and Moulding.
-Assisted local student with the identification of a wood sample of Kari Wood.

1998 -Assisted Bruce Hardwood Floors in Center, TX with identifying a discoloration in their oak flooring process.
-Assisted local craftsman with locating information on Florida Snakewood.
-Assisted ARKLATEX Timber Company with information on separating White oak from Red oak.

1999 -Identified several wood samples from the coffin of Civil War Col. DeRussy for Dr. Tommy Hailey of Northwestern State University at Natchitoches and the Friends of Fort DeRussy, September 23.

2000 -Identified wood species used in a specimen of plywood (soft maple) for Dr. Todd Shupe, LSU, School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, April 25.
-Identified wood block for indiviual (cottonwood), May 23.
-Shreveport, LA Attorney – lawsuit between a homeowner and a building contractor involving cypress siding installation and subsequent warping and staining, November.
-Provided information to local portable sawmill operator regarding sawing of Osage-orange, November 16.

2001 -Identified wood specimen (pecan hickory) for Robert McKillips of the LA Dept. of Ag. & Forestry, January 23, 2001. Confirmed identification in March, 2001.
-Provided information to local individual on wood seasoning for business plan development, May 1.

2002 -Provide information on water repellents for cedar siding to Steve Hotard, LSU AgCenter, Calhoun, LA, October 23.

2003 -Discussed juvenile wood in loblolly pine as affected by management practices with International Paper manager, August 12.
-Monroe, LA Attorney – lawsuit between Grocery Store and individual over failure of wooden chair mounted on a table booth in their concession area, August 28.
-Identified moulding sample (willow) for Randy Rasmussen of Randy’s Woodshop in Shreveport, LA, December 3.

• RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

 Participation In Other Professional Meetings, Symposia, Workshops, And Conferences (Other Than Artistic Performances)

Meetings attended:

1982 Southern Hardwood Forest Research Group Meeting, Stoneville, MS (February 11); Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Biloxi, MS (March 11 12); 36th Annual FPRS Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 20 24); Annual SWST Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 20); Meeting of the North Louisiana Group, SAF, Ruston, LA (June 14); Logging and the Landowner Conference, Louisiana Forestry Association, Area II Meeting, Minden, LA (November 4)


1983 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Tulsa, OK (March 15 17); 37th Annual FPRS Meeting, Norfolk, VA (June 19 23); Annual SWST Meeting, Norfolk, VA (June 19); 5th Annual Meeting of the Southern Forest Biomass Working Group, Charleston, SC (June 15 17); Meeting of the North Louisiana Group, SAF at Winnfield, LA (January 27)

1984 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Pineville, LA (March 13 15); Sixth Annual Meeting of the Southern Forest Biomass Working Group, Athens, GA (June 5 7); 38th Annual FPRS Meeting, St. Louis, MO (June 24 28); Annual SWST Meeting, St. Louis, MO (June 24); Meetings of the North Louisiana Group, SAF at Winnfield (January 27), Benton (March 9), Ruston (June 11), and Calhoun, LA (September 10)

1985 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Tyler, TX (March 27 28); 39th Annual FPRS Meeting, Orlando, FL (June 23 27); Annual SWST Meeting, Orlando, FL (June 23)

1986 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Memphis, TN (April 2 3); Meetings of the North Louisiana Group, SAF at Ruston (June 9) and Calhoun, LA (September 8)

1987 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Tupelo, MS (March 9 11); 41st Annual FPRS Meeting, Louisville, KY (June 21 24); Meetings of the North Louisiana Group, SAF at Ruston (June 8) and Calhoun, LA (September 14)

1988 Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Hot Springs, AR (March 21 23); Meetings of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Winnfield (January 29), Ruston (June 13), and Calhoun, LA (September 12); Forest Products Industry/University Interaction Symposium, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (May 27); National videoconference, "Assessment to Improve Student Learning and Development: A Shared Responsibility," (October 7)

1989 Meetings of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Winnfield (January 27), Ruston (June 12), and Calhoun, LA (September 11); Seminar Wood: A Versatile Structural Material, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (March 19); Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, New Orleans, LA (May 15 17); Southern Plantation Wood Quality Workshop, Athens, GA (invited participant) (June 6 7); Annual SWST Meeting, Reno, NV (June 25); 43rd Annual FPRS Meeting, Reno, NV (June 25 28)


1990 Meetings of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Winnfield (January 26), Ruston (June 11), and Calhoun, LA (October 1); Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Diboll, TX (April 23 25); Annual SWST Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT (June 24); 44th Annual FPRS Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT (June 24 27); Hardwood Management Potential in the Upper Coastal Plain, Monroe, LA (October 16); Sixth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Memphis, TN (October 30 November 1)

1991 Meetings of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Benton (March 8), Ruston (June 10), and Calhoun, LA (October 7); Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Knoxville, TN (March 19 20); Annual SWST Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 23); 45th Annual FPRS Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 23 26); SFPA Regional Meeting, "Making the Grade 1991", El Dorado, AR (February 27)

1992 Meetings of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Winnfield (January 24), Ruston (June 8), and Calhoun (October 5); Annual Meeting of the Mid South Section, FPRS, Jackson, MS (May 5 6); Annual SWST Meeting, Charleston, SC (June 21); 46th Annual FPRS Meeting, Charleston, SC (June 21 25); Louisiana Forestry Association, Area 6, Forest Landowner Meeting (September 25); "Issues Facing National Forest Managers," seminar by Mr. John Alcock, Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service (October 20)

1993 "Engineered Wood Systems: Contempory Construction Applications," seminar sponsored by Southern Pine Marketing Council, American Institute of Timber Construction, American Plywood Association & American Wood Systems, and Southern Pressure Treaters Association, Wyly Tower Auditorium (March 30); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section, FPS, Little Rock, AR (May 19-20); "Political Activism in Forestry," seminar sponsored by the LA TECH Forestry Alumni Association (July 8); Agriculture Outlook Conference, Monroe, LA (August 14); "Effective Scientific Presentations," seminar, Ruston, LA (October 1); Meeting of the North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Calhoun (October 4); Wood Gluing Workshop, LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, (December 4).

1994 Louisiana Rural Development Conference, Ruston Civic Center, Ruston, LA (January 12); North Louisiana Chapter, SAF at Winnfield (January 28), Ruston (June 13), and Calhoun (October 3); Workshop on Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, LSU Agricultural Center (February 3); SFPA Regional Meeting, Ruston, LA and Tour of Willamette Industries Dodson, LA Sawmill, (March 22); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section, FPS, New Orleans, LA (May 19-20); Hogan Hardwood and Laminate Show, Ruston Civic Center (May 21); Annual SWST Meeting, Portland, ME (June 26); 48th Annual FPS Meeting, Portland, ME (June 26-29); Workshop on Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, Lomax Hall, La Tech U., Ruston (October 15); Workshop on Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, Cooperative Extension Offices, Lafayette (October 29); Eighth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Auburn, AL (November 1-2); Environmental Challenges for the Forest Products Industry, Seminar, Monroe, LA (December 8).

1995 North Louisiana Group, SAF at Winnfield (January 27), Ruston (June 12), and Calhoun (October 2); LA Forest Products Lab Steering Committee Meeting, LSU (February 20); SFPA Wood Seminar, La Tech, Ruston (March 9); Sigma Xi Luncheon (April 4); Automation Technology Update for the Forest Products Industry, Allen Bradley Seminar (May 9-10); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section, FPS, Diboll, TX (May 25-26); Annual SWST Meeting, Portland, ME (June 25); 49th Annual FPS Meeting, Portland, OR (June 25-28); Wood Adhesives Conference, Portland, OR (June 29-30); North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Marketing Seminar, La Tech, Ruston (August 5-11); Sigma Xi Luncheon Meeting (November 17); Rural Development Conference, Louisiana Tech (December 14).

1996 LA Forest Products Lab Steering Committee Meeting, LSU (February 27); Wirt Bond service recognition ceremony, Vicksburg, MS (April 1); W. B. Nelson Pallet Depot dedication ceremony, Calhoun, LA (April 23); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section, FPS, Nashville,TN (May 14-15); Boise Cascade SFI meeting and forest land tour (May 16); Planning Meeting for Conference on Income and Development Opportunities in Louisiana's Forests, Alexandria, LA (June 19); Annual SWST Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (June 23); 50th Annual FPS Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (June 23-26); Lincoln Parish Soil Survey Report Distribution Ceremony, Lomax Hall, Ruston, LA (July 8).

1997 Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (February 18); Forestry Advisory Committee Meeting, Lomax Hall Auditorium (February 19); Ninth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Conference, Clemson, SC (February 25-27); Mid-South Section of the Forest Products Society, Olive Branch , MS (March 6-8); Annual Meeting of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada (June 22-26); 51st Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada (June 22-26); CTIA/IUFRO International Wood Quality Workshop: Timber Management Toward Wood Quality and End-Product Value, Quecbec City, Quebec, Canada (August 18-22); D’Arbonne Soil and Water District Annual Cooperator’s Meeting, Unionville, LA (September 25); Forest Products Society, Mid-South Section, Executive Board Session, La Tech (October 15); “Insights to Forest Management Opportunities,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Ruston, LA (November 18); LAES Annual Staff Conference -- Forestry and Forest Products, Research Advisory Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (December 16).

1998 “Improving Wood Utilization for a Small Wood Products Business,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Lake Charles, LA (January 27); Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (February 26); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section of the Forest Products Society, Texarkana, AR, (March 24-25); “Improving Wood Utilization for a Small Wood Products Business,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Shreveport, LA (March 26); L. P. Blackwell Lecture, Lomax Auditorium -- Speaker, Mr. David New, V.P. Timberlands for Boise Cascade (May 1); Wood Products Industry Development Opportunities in Northwest Louisiana Study Conference, Ramada Inn, Shreveport, LA (May 13); Annual Meeting of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (June 21); 52nd Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (June 21-24); Engineered Wood Research Foundation, Information Forum, Shreveport, LA (September 16-17); Technical Advisory Visit, USDA, Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Utilization of Southern Forest Resources Research Unit, SRS-4701, Pineville, LA (October 15-16); Technical Assistance, Bruce Hardwood Floors, Center, TX (October 27); Section Officers’ Meeting, FPS, Mid-South Section, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA (November 18); LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, “Some Tips for Secondary Producers of Wood Products”, Ruston, LA (November 19).

1999 Technology transfer visit to Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation, Diboll, TX (April 8); College of Applied and Natural Sciences Research Symposium, Ruston, LA (April 21); L. P. Blackwell Lecture, Lomax Auditorium, Ruston, LA (April 22); Mid-South Section, Forest Products Society planning meeting via conference call (December 7).

2000 Sigma Xi research presentations (January 18 & February 22); College of Applied and Natural Sciences Research Symposium, Ruston, LA (April 5); Annual Banquet of the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana Tech University Chapters of the Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, Ruston, LA (May 4); 54th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Lake Tahoe, NV (June 18-21); Mid-South Section, Forest Products Society planning meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV (June 20); International Academy of Wood Science, Academy LECTURE --Tannery Row: Story of some Natural (and Synthetic) Wood Adhesives" by Professor A. Pizzi, University of Nancy, France at Lake Tahoe, NV (June 21); North LA Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, Ruston, LA (June 12), Downsville, LA (October 9).

2001 North LA Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, Winnfield, LA (January 15), Bossier City, LA (March 30), Calhoun, LA (October 15); Sigma Xi research presentations (February 20, May 1 & 17) and Annual Banquest (April 19); Eleventh Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Knoxville, TN (March 20-22); Distance Education Initiative Grant Writing Workshop Video Conference (August 3); Louisiana Forestry Association Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA (August 28-30); Annual Meeting of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Baltimore, MD (June 24); 55th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society Baltimore, MD (June 24-27); National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges Meeting, Denver, CO (September 11-12); Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (September 13-14); Louisiana Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA (September 25-27); CSREES/McIntire-Stennis & CRIS Training Session, Washington, DC (November 20-21); Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Awareness Organizational Meeting, Alexandria, LA (December 11); Monthly Louisiana Forestry Association Board of Directors Meetings (September-December).

2002 Monthly Louisiana Forestry Association Board of Directors Meetings (January-December); Ag Expo, Monroe, LA (January 18-19); Southern Hardwood Forest Research Group Meeting, Stoneville, MS (February 26); Southern National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges Meeting, Charleston, SC (March 5-6); LCES Kiln Drying Workshop, Ruston, LA (March 13-14); CSREES Administrators Meeting, Kansas City, MO (April 8-11); Second Undergraduate/Graduate Research Symposium (April 12); Oklahoma Forest Utilization Conference and Equipment Expostion, Waggoner, OK (April 23-25); Sigma Xi Annual Banquet, Ruston, LA (May 7); Opportunities in Agroforestry: The Silvopastoral System Workshop, Nacogdoches, TX (June 8); Annual Meeting of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Madison, WI (June 23); 56th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Madison, WI (June 23-26); Happening XXI, Monroe, LA (August 8); Louisiana Forestry Association Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA (August 27-29); Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Technology Cluster Meeting (September 4); ); Louisiana Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Alexandria, LA (September 18-19); National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges Meeting, Denver, CO (October 4-5); Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Winston-Salem, NC (October 5-8); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section of the Forest Products Society, Biloxi, MS (October 17); McIntire-Stennis Biennial Informational Meeting, Washington, DC (December 3-4).

2003 Monthly Louisiana Forestry Association Board of Directors Meetings (January-August); Ag Expo, Monroe, LA (January 17-18); Wood Products Cluster Meeting, Alexandria, LA (January 30); 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Biloxi, MS (February 25-27); Southern Forest Leadership Tour (April 21-23); Southern National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges Meeting, Asheville, NC (May 13-15); Louisiana Society of American Foresters Annual Meeting, Cypress Bend Resort, Many, LA (May 27-29); Annual Meeting of the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Bellevue, WA (June 22); 57th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Bellevue, WA (June 22-25); Louisiana Forestry Association Annual Meeting, Alexandria, LA (August 26-28); Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Section of the Forest Products Society, Hot Springs, AR (November 5-6).

2004 Ag Expo, Monroe, LA (January 8-10); Value-Added Wood Products Committee Meeting, Homer, LA (January 30); Growing the Forest Economy in 2004 and Beyond, LFA Meeting, Alexandria, LA (February 3).

Presentations:


Poster Presentations at Workshops or Professional Meetings (Not Published):

1987 Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. "Fiber length in southern pine: A comparison on three sites." 41st Annual Meeting of the FPRS, Louisville, KY, June 22.

1990 Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. "Stump taproot fiber dimensions of four southern pines at the same age and site condition." 44th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Research Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 27.

1992 Gibson, M. D. "Strength and stiffness of plantation-grown southern pine stemwood." 46th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Research Society, Charleston, SC, June 24.

1994 Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. "Manufacturing Problems: Moisture and Gluing." Workshop: Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, February 3.

1994 G. A. Grozdits, M. D. Gibson, and W. W. Smith. "The effect of biological treatment, non-treatment, drying, and bale storage conditions on bagasse fiber quality." 48th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, ME, June 27.

1994 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. "Juvenile and mature wood MOE and MOR: A species comparison on three drainage classes." 48th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, ME, June 28.

1995 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. "Juvenile and mature wood MOE and MOR: A species comparison on three drainage classes." Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting. February 20.

1995 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. "Effect of silvipasture management on growth and wood quality of young loblolly pine." Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting. February 20.

1995 Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, and W. A. Smith. "The effect of biological treatment, non-treatment, drying, and bale storage conditions on bagasse fiber quality." Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting. February 20.

1995 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. "LA FPL at Ruston - Progress Report." Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting. February 20.

1995 Gibson, M. D. "Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory: It's Mission and Goals." Automation Technology Update for the Forest Products Industry, Allen Bradley Company Seminar, Howard Auditorium, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. May 9-10.

1995 Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. "Differences in moisture content and shrinkage between outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of two yellow-poplar trees." 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR, June 25.

1995 Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. "The effects of previous drying and extractives on shrinkage of outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of sweetgum." 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR, June 25.

1996 Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. "A comparison of crosslinking PVA adhesives." 50th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Minneapolis, MN, June 26.

1997 Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, and L. Jozsa. 1997. “Wood and fiber quality of caribbean pine from the Orinoco Valley Plantation in Venezuela.” Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26, 1997.

1997 Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1997. “The effects of previous drying on shrinkage and moisture content of some southern bottomland hardwoods.” Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26, 1997.

1997 Gibson, M. D., T. D. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1997. “Silvipasture management of loblolly pine affects growth and wood quality.” Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26.

1997 Gibson , M. D., T. D. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. “Silvipasture management of loblolly pine affects wood and lumber quality.” CTIA/IUFRO International Wood Quality Workshop: Timber Management Toward Wood Quality and End-Product Value, Quecbec City, Quebec, Canada, August 18-22.

1998 Himmelblau, D.A., G.A. Grozdits, and M.D. Gibson. “Performance of wood composite adhesives made with air-blown, fluidized-bed pyrolysis oil and other projects at Louisiana Tech related to wood composites and wood quality.” Sixth International Panel and Engineered-Wood Technology Conference and Expositon, Atlanta, GA. October 20-22.

1999 Himmelblau, A., M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. “Progress in developing wood composite adhesives made with air-blown, fluidized-bed pyrolysis oil.” Forest Products Society, 1999 Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho. June 27-30.

2000 Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, G. L. Hill, and G. A. Grozdits. “Effects of Silvicultural Treatments on Southern Pine Veneer Quality.” Forest Products Society, 54th Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 18-21.

2000 Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. “Non-Invasive monitoring of air-drying lumber stacks.” 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15.

2000 Gibson, M. D., G. A. Grozdits, T. R. Clason, and G. L. Hill. “Ultrasonic stress grading of veneer -- A case study comparing various silvicultural treatments.” 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15.

2001 Grozdits, G.A. and M.D. Gibson. “Monitoring drying rates and predicting moisture contents of air-drying lumber.” Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27, 2001.

2001 <b>M. D. Gibson</b>, G.A. Grozdits, T. R. Clason, and G. Hill. “Silviculture and veneer ultrasonic stress grades: Is there a relationship in southern pine?” Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27, 2001.


Oral Presentations at Workshops or Professional Meetings (Not Published):

1977 Gibson, M. D. and R. L. Krahmer. "Staining and microscopy of resin distribution on wood furnish." 3lst Annual Meeting of Forest Products Research Society, Denver, CO, July 4.

1982 Gibson, M. D., R. L. Krahmer, and J. B. Wilson. "The relation of wood structure and fracture energy in wood glue composites." 36th Annual Meeting of Forest Products Research Society, New Orleans, LA, Biology Session, June 24.

1982 Gibson, M. D. and R. L. Krahmer. "The relation of wood structure, bond quality, and fracture energy in wood adhesive laminates." 2nd International Symposium on Adhesion and Adhesives for Structural Materials, Pullman, WA, September 28 30. Read for me by Dr. R. L. Krahmer of Oregon State Univ., co author.

1982 Gibson, M. D. "Logging Effect on the land." Logging and the Landowner Conference, Louisiana Forestry Association, Area II Meeting, Minden, LA, November 4.

1984 Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. "Weight and volume of unthinned planted southern pines on three sites in Louisiana." Sixth Annual Meeting of the Southern Forest Biomass Working Group, Athens, GA, June 6.

1984 Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. "Complete tree biomass of southern pine in Louisiana." 38th Annual Meeting of the FPRS, St. Louis, MO, June 28.

1987 Gering, L. R. and M. D. Gibson. "Computer applications in forestry: A demonstration." Louisiana Forestry Association, Area II Meeting, Minden, LA, April 3.

1988 Allen, L. D. and M. D. Gibson. "How the School of Forestry would like to grow to meet the needs of forest products manufacturers." Forest Products Industry/University Interaction Symposium, May 27, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA.

1990 Gibson, M. D. and T. R. Clason. "The effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on juvenile wood formation in loblolly pine." Sixth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Memphis, TN, October 31.

1991 W. Boehner (read by M. D. Gibson). "Wood scientists an endangered species? Private sector employer views." Student Meeting, 1991 Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Research Society, New Orleans, LA, June 24.

1992 Gibson, M. D. "Identifying potential uses and values of forest trees." Louisiana Forestry Association, Area 6, Forest Landowner Meeting, Calhoun, LA, September 25.

1993 Gibson, M. D. "Pine plantation wood: Its strength and stiffness." Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Mid-South Section, Little Rock, AR, May 19.
1993 Gibson, M. D. "Structure of Wood." Wood Gluing Workshop, LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, December 4.

1994 Gibson, M. D. "Wood and Moisture Problems." Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, February 3.

1994 Gibson, M. D. "Wood and Moisture Problems." Workshop: Production Problems and Quality Control in the Secondary Forest Products Industry, jointly sponsored by the School of Forestry at Louisiana Tech, the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. Louisiana Tech University, Lomax Hall, Ruston, LA. October 15.

1994 Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. "Effect of silvipasture management on growth and wood quality of young loblolly pine." Eighth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Auburn, AL. November 2.

1995 Gibson, M. D. "Progress report on the La Tech branch of the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory." Louisiana Forestry Association, Research Committee Meeting, Lomax Hall, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. March 22.

1995 Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, and W. Smith. "Surfactants make conventional resins furnish-specific." 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR. June 28. Presented by Dr. Grozdits.

1995 de Hoop, C. F., S. Chen, S. Kleit, M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. "Development of control measures for the reduction of pollutants in stormwater runoff from log and pulpwood yards." Conference on Environmental Issues, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA. July 24-25.

1995 Gibson, M. D. "Wood Technology" and "Lumber Manufacturing." Two lectures at the North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Wood Marketing Seminar, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. August 6.

1995 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. "Veneer yields, recovery, production rates, and product improvements." International Paper Company, Gurdon, AR. September 8.

1996 Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, J. A. S. Crispin, and W. W. Smith. “Biological treatment for wet bagasse storage for year-round biomass fuel supply.” 7th National Bioenergy Conference, Nashville, TN. September 15-20.

1997 Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. “The caribbean pine plantation in the Orinoco Valley in Venezuela: Environment, Wood, and Lumber Quality.” Sigma Xi Luncheon. January 23.

1997 Gibson, M. D. “Importance of wood structure.” “Strategies on Starting or Improving a Small Wood Products Business,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Winnfield, LA. February 6.

1997 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. Mission and goals for the “Wood Quality Influences on Wood Products Manufacturing Processes” Program Area. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. February 18.

1997 Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. “The effect of fertilization on lumber quality in plantation loblolly pine.” Ninth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Clemson, SC. February 25-27.

1997 de Hoop, C. F., K. Ro, D. Einsel, M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. "The nature of logyard stormwater." 20th Annual Meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering, Rapid City, SD. July 29.

1997 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. 1997. “Trends, Markets, and Utilization of Hardwood.” Hardwood Management Field Day, Barksdale AFB Reservation, Bossier City, LA. October 29.

1997 Gibson, M. D. “Research Programs At Louisiana Tech University.” LAES Annual Staff Conference -- Forestry and Forest Products, Research Advisory Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. December 16.

1998 Gibson, M. D. Importance Of Wood Structure. “Improving Wood Utilization for a Small Wood Products Business,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Lake Charles, LA. January 27, 1998.

1998 Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. Research Program Update, “Wood Quality Influences on Wood Products Manufacturing Processes” Program Area. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Steering Committee Meeting, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA. February 26.

1998 Gibson, M. D. “Importance of wood anatomy.” “Improving Wood Utilization for a Small Wood Products Business,” LSU Cooperative Extension Service Program, Shreveport, LA. March 26.

1998 Gibson, M. D., Shupe, T. F., Grozdits, G. A., and Clason, T. R. “Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine fiber properties -- A Louisiana perspective.” Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

1998 Shupe, T. F., M. D. Gibson, G. A. Grozdits, E. T. Choong, and C.-Y. Hse. “Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine chemical properties.” Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

1998 Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, A. Loretto, R. Escalona, and C. Larrazabal. “Improvements in bagasse boards following installation of a flaker.” Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

1998 Gibson, M. D. “Plantation Management -- What Foresters Do Will Affect You!” Engineered Wood Research Foundation Info Forum in Shreveport, LA. September 17-18.

1998 Himmelblau, D.A., G.A. Grozdits, and M. D. Gibson. 1998. “Production and testing of wood composite adhesives with air-blown, fluidized-bed pyrolysis oil.” Sixth International Panel and Engineered-Wood Technology Conference and Expositon, October Atlanta, GA. October 20-22, 1998.

1998 Gibson, M. D. Wood Structure and Surface Quality. LSU Ag Center, LCES Workshop, Some Tips for Secondary Producers of Wood Products, Ruston, LA. November 19, 1998.

1999 Gibson, M. D., T. F. Shupe, and G. A. Grozdits. Fiber morphology and properties of hardwoods, softwoods, and juvenile wood. Forest Products Society, 1999 Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho. June 27-30, 1999.

2000 <b>M. D. Gibson</b> The Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory -- History and current activity. ANS Administrative Council Meeting. January 24.

2000 Grozdits, G.A., M.D. Gibson, and R. H. Thompson. "Composite Pulps from Refining Mixtures of Polypropylene and Wood Chip Stock." Forest Products Society, 54th Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 18-21.

2000 D. Andrew Himmelblau, George A. Grozdits, and Mark D. Gibson. "Performance of Wood Composite Adhesives Made with Biomass Pyrolysis Oil," Wood Adhesives 2000 Conference,Lake Tahoe, NV, June 22-23.

2001 Gibson, M., T. Clason, G. Hill, and G. Grozdits. “Influence of thinning and pruning on southern pine veneer quality,” Eleventh Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Knoxville, TN, March 20-22.

2001 Grozdits, G.A. and M.D. Gibson. “Monitoring drying rates and predicting moisture contents of air-drying lumber.” Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27.

2001 <b>M. D. Gibson</b>, G.A. Grozdits, T. R. Clason, and G. Hill. “Silviculture and veneer ultrasonic stress grades: Is there a relationship in southern pine?” Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27.

2002 Gibson, M. D. and G.A. Grozdits. “Small Log Use.” Oklahoma Forest Utilization Conference and Equipment Expostion, Waggoner, OK, April 23.

2002 Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. “Gluing of Wood.” Oklahoma Forest Utilization Conference and Equipment Expostion, Waggoner, OK, April 24.


2002 M. D. Gibson.  “Wood quality and silvopasture.” Opportunities in Agroforestry: The Silvopastoral System Workshop, Arthur Temple College of Forestry, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX. June 8.

2002 Thompson, R. H., Grozdits, G.A. and M.D. Gibson. 2002. “Controlled polymer growth and incorporation of natural fibers: A perspective.” Forest Products Society, 56th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, June 23.

2002 M. D. Gibson and G.A. Grozdits. "Properties of upper logs in southern pine." Forest Products Society, 56th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, June 23.

2003 Gibson, M. D. and G.A. Grozdits. "Louisiana Forest Products Development Center (LFPDC) at Louisiana Tech University." Joint LCES/LFPDC Outreach Planning Meeting, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, February 14.

2003 Gibson, M. D. and G.A. Grozdits. "Influence of silvicultural practices on second log wood properties in southern pine." 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Biloxi, MS, February 25.

2003 M. D. Gibson and G.A. Grozdits. “Small log utilization,” 8th Annual Forest Utilization Conference & Equipment Exposition, Western Hills Resort in Sequoyah State Park, Wagoner, Oklahoma April 29-May 1.

2003 M. D. Gibson and G.A. Grozdits. “Variation of wood production with height in loblolly pine,” 57th Forest Products Society Annual Meeting in Bellevue/Seattle, WA, June 22-25.

2003 M. D. Gibson and G.A. Grozdits. “Silviculture and Wood Qualtiy: What We Know and Where to Go.” Mid-South Section, Forest Products Society, Annual Meeting, Hot Springs, AR, November 6.



 Other Scholarly Or Creative Activities Or Other Contributions To The Profession

Professional Organizations

Membership, Offices Held, and Other Service:

1. Society of American Foresters (SAF) (September 2001-present)

2. Forest Products Society (Mid South Section, FPS) (1972-present)

1982-1998 Section Correspondent, Mid South Section, FPS (March 1982 1998)
1982 Chairman, Teller's Committee, Mid South Section, FPS (March 1982)
1983-1993 Chairman elect, Biology Technical Committee, FPS (June 1982 June 1983)
1983 Moderator, Biology Technical Session, FPS Annual Meeting, Norfolk, VA (June 22)
1983-1984 Chairman and Program Chairman, Biology Technical Committee, FPS (June 1983 June 1984)
1986 Member, Nominating Committee for Regional Board Mid South Section, FPS
1988 Moderator, Session III, Mid South Section Annual Meeting, FPS, Hot Springs, AR (March 23)
1988-1989 Vice Chairman, Mid South Section, FPS (March 1988 May 1989)
1989 Moderator, Session III, Mid South Section Annual Meeting, FPS, New Orleans, LA (May 17)
1990-1991 Chairman, Student Needs Committee, FPS 1991 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 1990 June 1991)
1990-1993 Chairman, James L. Love Memorial Scholarship Committee, Mid South Section, FPS
1997-1998 Chairman, James L. Love Memorial Scholarship Committee, Mid South Section, FPS
1998-pres Executive Secretary—Mid-South Section, FPS (March 1998-present)
2000-pres Chairman, James L. Love Memorial Scholarship Committee, Mid South Section, FPS
2004 Vice Chair, Mid-South Section, FPS



3. Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) (1972-present)

1982 1984 Reviewer, SWST Book Review Committee
1982 pres Technical reviewer for Wood and Fiber Science
1990 pres Reviewer, SWST Book Review Committee
1991-1992 Vice Chairman, SWST Book Review Committee
1993-1994 Chairman, SWST Book Review Committee
1994-1995 Past Chairman & Ex Officio Member, SWST Book Review Committee
1999-pres Member, Education Committee
2000 Judge, Student Poster Competition, Lake Tahoe, NV

4. International Association of Wood Anatomists (IAWA) (1975-present)

5. Louisiana Forestry Association (1996-present)

2003 Chairperson, Forest Research Committee

6. Xi Sigma Pi (1980-present)

Manuscript Review:

1984 Nix, L. E. and K. Villiers. "Tracheid differentiation in southern pines during the dormant season." Wood and Fiber Science. July 1984.

1984 Lohrey, Richard E. "Aboveground biomass of planted and direct-seeded slash pine in the west gulf region." Proceedings, Sixth Annual Southern Forest Biomass Workshop, Athens, GA. August 1984.

1985 Choong, E. T., N. Q. Zabala, B. A. Thielges, and P. J. Fogg. Variations in growth and certain wood properties of loblolly pine seed sources in Louisiana. 33p. Requested by Dr. Choong prior to publication as an Agricultural Bulletin of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana State University. September 1985.

1991 Aly, Hussein I. M. and R. L. Krahmer. "Anatomical structure of one year old Paulownia wood." IAWA Bulletin. July 1991.

1992 Briand, C. H., U. Posluszny, and D. W. Larson. "Annual ring anatomy in stems of Thuja occidentalis L. (eastern white cedar): influence of age and vigour." IAWA Bulletin. June 1992.

1994 Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, Chun Hsiung Yang. "Effect of cultural treatments on the chemical composition of plantation-grown loblolly pine wood." For LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Wood and Fiber Science. January and June 1994.

1995 Shupe, T. F., O. V. Harding, E. T. Choong, R. H. Mills. "Potential of SDR to reduce sweetgum and sassafras lumber defects." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. November 1995.

1995 Shupe, T. F., O. V. Harding, E. T. Choong, R. H. Mills. "Effect of two drying schedules on spruce pine lumber defects." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. November 1995.

1996 Shupe, T. F., C. Y. Hse, and E. T. Choong. "Effects of cultural practice and veneer layup on southern pine plywood properties in dry and wet conditions." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. February 1996.

1996 Cutter, B. E., J. E. Phelps, and D. D. Stokke. "The Silviculture-Wood Quality Connection." For Bruce Cutter at The School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri-Columbia, prior to submission for inclusion in the proceedings of the Walnut Symposium, Springfield, MO.

1996 T. F. Shupe, C.Y. Hse, L. H. Groom, and E. T. Choong. "Effect of silvicultural practice and veneer grade layup on some mechanical properties of loblolly pine LVL." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. April 1996.

1996 Shupe, T. F., C. Y. Hse, and E. T. Choong. "Effects of silvicultural practice and veneer layup on some mechanical properties of loblolly pine plywood." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. April 1996.

1996 Shupe, T. F., C. Y. Hse, and E. T. Choong. "Effects of silvicultural practice and moisture content level on loblolly pine veneer mechanical properties." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. April 1996.

1996 T. F. Shupe, C.Y. Hse, E. T. Choong, and L. H. Groom. "Differences in some chemical properties of innerwood and outerwood from five silviculturally different loblolly pine stands." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Wood and Fiber Science. June 1996.

1996 Shupe, T. F., C. Y. Hse, E. T. Choong, and L. H. Groom. "Effect of silvicultural practice and wood-type on loblolly pine particleboard and medium density fiber board properties. For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. September 1996.

1997 Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. "The effects of previous drying on shrinkage and moisture content of some southern bottomland hardwoods." For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. July 1997.

1998 Choong, E. T., T. F. Shupe, and Y. Chen. “Effect of steaming and hot-water soaking on extractive distribution and moisture diffusivity in southern pine during drying. For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Wood and Fiber Science. January 1998.

1998 C. F. de Hoop, K. S. Ro, M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. “Results and final recommendations report for an investigative research project titled: Development and demonstration of control measure for the reduction of pollutants in stormwater runoff from forest log sorting and storage facilities. For LA Agricultural Experiment Station, LA Forest Products Laboratory prior to submission to Water Pollution Control Division, Department of Environmental Quality, State of Louisiana. February 1998.

1998 O. V. Harding, T. F. Shupe, E. T. Choong, and R. H. Mills. “The utility of a wood-mizer portable sawmill on sawing accuracy. Requested by Dr. Shupe prior to submission to Forest Products Journal. June 1998.

2000 Lee, A. and S. Addis. “Growth characteristics of moso bamboo in SC.” Forest Products Journal. March 2000.

2000 Bekats, I, M.H. Alma, and N. As. “Relationship between site index and several mechanical properties of calabrian pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) naturally grown in Turkey.” Forest Products Journal. December 2000.

2001 Guilley, E., F. Mothe, and G. Nepveu. “A procedure based on conditional probabilities designed to estiimate the proportions and densities of tissues from X-ray images of oak wood samples (Quercus petraea Liebl.).” IAWA Journal. April 2001.

2001 Okuyama, T., H. Yamamoto, I. Wahyudi, Y. S. Hadi, and K. M. Bhat. “Growth stresses and some wood quality attributes in planted teak.” Forest Products Journal. April 2001.

2003 Carino, H.F. and E. J. Biblis. “Impact of stand density on the value of 35-year-old loblolly pine plantation sawtimber.” Forest Products Journal. March 2003.

2003 Miller, R. B., A. C. Wiedenhoeft, R. Sam Williams, and F. Green III. “Characteristics of ten tropical hardwoods from certified forests in Bolivia. Part II. Natural durability to decay fungi.” Wood and Fiber Science. March 2003.

Proposal Review:

1991 Kuo, Mon Lin and F. G. Manwiller. "Ultrastructure of the warty layer in red pine tracheids." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1991.


1992 Shepard, R. K. and R. W. Rice. "Wood properties and yield of northern conifers grown under short rotations." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1992.

1993 Kroll, R. E. and R. O. Gertjejansen. "The anatomy of balsam poplar: The fibril angle of the S-2 layer." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1993.

1993 Wheeler, E. A. "Relationships of wood anatomical variation to wood quality, case studies for hardwoods." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1993.

1994 McKinney, J. "Developing value-added products from forest waste." A phase I proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, Small Business Innovation Research Program, January 1994.

1994 Kroll, R. E. and R. O. Gertjejansen. "The anatomy of balsam poplar: The fibril angle of the S-2 layer." A revision of the 1993 proposal re-submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1994.

1994 Butler, D.A., C. C. Brunner, and J. W. Funck. "Wood-surface and defect evaluation using an extended-color system." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSRS, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, June 1994.

1997 Taylor, S. E., K. Y. Yoo, and R. B. Rummer. "Technology for reducing water quality impacts from forest road stream crossings." A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSREES, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division. May 1997.

1997 C. C. Brunner, J. E. Reeb, and James W. Funck. "Forming aesthetic end-joints using computer vision.” A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSREES, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division. May 1997.

1998 Kretschmann, D. E. and S. P. Verrill. “Relationship of MOR & MOE to X-ray diffraction microfibril angle in southern pine.” A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSREES, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division. May 1998.

2001 Telewski, F. W. and F. W. Ewers. “Tradeoffs between mechanical strength, xylem safety, and conductive efficiency.” A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSREES, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Division, April 2001.

2002 Moody, J. E. “Practical automated hardwood lumber grading and remanufacturing.” A proposal submitted to the USDA, CSREES, SBIR Competitive Grants Program, January 2002.

 Other Awards, Lectureships, Or Prizes That Show Recognition Of Scholarly Or Artistic Achievement

1976 1978 Awarded the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation Renewable Natural Resources Pre Doctoral Fellowship in Forest Products, l976 l978.
1988 Nominated for FPRS, Mid South Section, Distinguished Service Award

 Other Research Support/Grant Activities

Research Proposals Written and Submitted (other than McIntire Stennis):

1985 Screening of loblolly pine genotypes for differences in sensitivity to acid precipitation. USDA, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, Asheville, NC. (Co authors: J. C. Adams and B. G. Lockaby).

1985 Development of a cooperative center for electron and light microscopy. Louisiana Stimulus for Excellence in Research Initiative. (Co authors: J. Spaulding, D. Buerk, G. Malindzak, P. Nair, and M. Peaslee).

1987 Development and relationship of loblolly and slash pine knots to intensive cultural practices. EPA, National Agricultural Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. (Co authors: J. D. Haywood and A. Tiarks). August, 1987.

1988 Proposal for establishment of a biotechnology center at Louisiana Tech University. Assisted in preparing the proposal submitted by the College of Life Sciences. April, 1988.

1988 Development of advanced technologies for plywood manufacturing. Louisiana Board of Regents, Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund, Research and Development Component, Subprogram B. (Co author: Neal Scoggin).

1988 Effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on grade and wood quality in southern pine. Gulf States Paper Corporation, Tuscaloosa, AL. Proposal No. 89 081. October, 1988.

1991 A proposal of the School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, for participation in the Louisiana Forest Products Utilization and Development Center. Submitted January 31, 1991 to Dr. Stan Carpenter, LSU.

1991 A revision to the proposal to establish the Louisiana Forest Products Utilization and Development Center. Submitted February 7, 1991 by LSU School of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries; Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station; LSU Agricultural Center; and the School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University to the Louisiana Legislature.

1992 The effect of fertilization on specific gravity, radial growth, and juvenile wood proportion in a loblolly pine plantation. Summer Research Grant, Louisiana Tech University. January 1992.

1993 Investigation into the Nature of Stormwater Runoff from Log Storage Facilities in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (Co-authors: Cornelis F. de Hoop, Shulin Chen, Richard W. Hemingway, and George A. Grozdits) ($70,465). July 1993.

1993 Pecan Orchard By-product Utilization: Pulpwood, Animal Feed, and Fuel Pellets. A pre-proposal submitted to the Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Center (AARC). (Co-authors: George Grozdits and Ray Newbold). August 1993.

1994 Lumber, Veneer, and Furniture Stock from Orchard-grown Pecan Wood: Feasibility, Development and Value. USDA/CSRS/NRICGP. (Co-PI: George A. Grozdits). ($47,067). February 1994.

1994 Pulpwood, Fuel, and Feed-stock Production Potential of Pecan Orchards. USDA/CSRS/NRICGP. (Co-PI's: George A. Grozdits, and Ray A. Newbold). ($101,428). February 1994.

1994 Phenolic Resins and Low-BTU Gas Production from Bagasse. USDA/CSRS/SBIR as a subcontractor of Biocarbons Corporation. (Co-PI's: Andy Himmelblau and George A. Grozdits). ($16,500). August 1994.

1994 Resubmission with Title and Minor Content Change--Development and Demonstration of Control Measures for the Reduction of Pollutants in Stormwater Runoff from Forest Log Sorting and Storage Facilities. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (Co-authors: Cornelis F. de Hoop, Shulin Chen, and George A. Grozdits) ($70,465). September 1994.

1994 Pre-Proposal--Increasing Sustainability, Environmental Quality, and Productivity in Pecan Orchards: An Experimental Project. Southern Region SARE/ACE Program. (Co-PI: George A. Grozdits). ($67,500). September 1994.

1994 Lumber, Veneer, and Furniture Stock from Orchard-Grown Pecan Wood: Feasibility, Development, and Value. LEQSF - R&D. (Co-PI: G. A. Grozdits). ($64,828). October 1994.

1994 Equipment Enhancement for the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory. LEQSF - Enhancement. (Co-PI's: W.R. Smith and G. A. Grozdits). ($308,146). October 1994.

1995 Requested Full Proposal--Increasing Sustainability, Environmental Quality, and Productivity in Pecan Orchards. Southern Region SARE/ACE. (Co-PI: George A. Grozdits). ($67,500). January 1995.

1995 Gulf-Coastal Plain Oak Log Grades, Lumber Grade Yield, and Value Tables. USDA/CSRS/NRICGP. (Co-PI: George A. Grozdits). ($36,446). February 1995.

1995 Assessing Pruned Loblolly Pine Log Quality and Lumber Yield. USDA/CSRS/NRICGP (Seed Grant). (Co-PI: G. A. Grozdits). ($49,294). February 1995.

1995 Resubmission with Revision--Phenolic Resins and Low-BTU Gas Production from Bagasse. USDA/CSRS/SBIR as a subcontractor of Biocarbons Corporation. (Co-PI's: Andy Himmelblau and George A. Grozdits). ($16,500). September 1995.

1995 Small Sawmill Wood Procurement for Furniture and Molding Stock. USDA/CSRS/SBIR as a cooperator with W.E. Barron Agricultural and Tree Farm. (Co-PI's: W.E. Barron and G.A. Grozdits). ($41,091). September 1995.

1995 Silvipasture Technique for Limited-Resource Farmers in the Mid-South States. Southern Region SARE/ACE Program. (Co-PI's: T.R. Clason and G. A. Grozdits). ($83,333). October 1995.

1996 Pre-proposal--Wood quality in intensively managed pine stands. Willamette Industries, Inc. (Co-PI: G. A. Grozdits). ($25,000).

1996 Resubmission with Revision--Phenolic Resins and Low-BTU Gas Production from Bagasse. USDA/CSRS/SBIR as a subcontractor of Biocarbons Corporation. (Co-PI's: Andy Himmelblau and George A. Grozdits). ($16,500). September 1996.

1996 “Hardwood Resources and Their Suitability for Railroad Ties: A Proposal for the Production of "Balanced Lam" Railroad Ties.” EDM/RAILWAY TIE ASSOC. Co-PI's: George A. Grozdits and Mark D. Gibson. ($26,690).

1997 “Phenolic Adhesive Feedstock and Energy By-Products from Bagasse.” A. Himmelblau. USDA/CSREES/SBIR. ($64,933). Submitted September, 1997. G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson acting as subcontractors for adhesives analysis and testing. ($17,083).

1998 “Gulf-Coastal Plain Oak Log Grades, Clear Wood Contents, Lumber Grade Yields, and Value Tables. USDA/CSREES/NRICGP/IUWWF. M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits. ($115,849). Submitted January, 1998.

1998 “An Educational Program for Forestry Professionals and Land Owners.” T. F. Shupe and M. A. Dunn. USDA/ CSREES—Natural Resources and Environment Management. ($31,900). Submitted June, 1998 – M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits acting as subcontractors ($2,000).

1998 Resubmission with Revision-- “Phenolic Adhesive Feedstock and Energy By-Products from Bagasse.” A. Himmelblau. USDA/CSREES/SBIR. ($64,849). Submitted September, 1998. G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson acting as subcontractors for adhesives analysis and testing. ($17,279).

1998 “Hardwood Resources and Their Suitability for Railroad Ties: A Proposal for the Production of "Balanced Lam" Railroad Ties.” EDM/RAILWAY TIE ASSOC. Co-PI's: George A. Grozdits and Mark D. Gibson. ($26,690).

1999 Improving Moisture Resistance in UF Resins with Phenolic Pyrolysis Oil Addition. USDA/CSREES/NRICGP/IUWWF. M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits. ($35,535). Submitted January, 1999.

1999 Resubmission with Revision-- “Hardwood Resources and Their Suitability for Railroad Ties: A Proposal for the Production of "Balanced Lam" Railroad Ties.” EDM/RAILWAY TIE ASSOC. Co-PI's: George A. Grozdits and Mark D. Gibson. ($38,086).

1999 "Production of Phenolics for Adhesives from Biomass Acid Hydrolysis Lignin (Project Type 1)." NYSERDA PON No. 483-99, submitted by A. Himmelblau. G.A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson are included a sub-contractors for testing adhesives in the manufacture of southern pine plywood. ($6,125)

1999 "Proposal to Evaluate Canadian Pyrolysis Oils for Use in Adhesives for Southern Yellow Pine." Ontario Natural Resources Ministry, submitted by A. Himmelblau. G.A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson are included a sub-contractors for testing adhesives in the manufacture of southern pine plywood. ($4,200)

1999 "Resitech-PF Plywood Resin Evaluation Tests - Done 7/30 - 8/5/99". Biocarbons Corporation, Woburn, MA and Rhodia North America Fine Organics Corporation, Cranbury, NJ. G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson. ($1,137.50)

2000 “Managing Small Farms for Rural Economic Development and Natural Resource Conservation.” T. R. Clason, S. M. DeRouen, L. Gaston, T. F. Shupe, M. Dunn. IFAFS—Alternative Natural Resource Management Practices for Private Lands. ($3,356,548). Submitted May, 2000—M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits acting as subcontractors ($337,812 – over 4 yrs).

2000 "Resitech-PF Plywood Resin tests - Done 1/18 - 2/1/2000". Biocarbons Corporation, Woburn, MA and Rhodia North America Fine Organics Corporation, Cranbury, NJ. G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson. ($1,625).

2000 Resubmission with Revision-- “Hardwood Resources and Their Suitability for Railroad Ties: A Proposal for the Production of "Balanced Lam" Railroad Ties.” EDM/RAILWAY TIE ASSOC. Co-PI's: George A. Grozdits and Mark D. Gibson. ($26,690).

2000 "Evaluation of Alternate Hydrophobic Additives to Improve Dimensional Stability of Bagasse Compositeboards." G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson. Prepared for Tablopan S.A., Venezuela. ($7,962)

2001 "Measurement of In Situ Standing Tree Growth Rate and Wood Quality - Instrument Evaluation." USDA, CSREES, NRICGP, IUWWF. Submitted in January 2001 as proposal # 01-150. ($57,393).

2001 “Small Farm Alliances: A Landscape Approach for Rural Development and Resource Conservation.” T. R. Clason, and S. M. DeRouen, L. Gaston, M. Dunn, LSU-Baton Rouge; M.D. Gibson and G.A. Grozdits, Louisiana Tech; K. Farrish, B. Oswald, and J. Duguay, Stephen F. Austin State University; K. Cassida, University of Arkansas; D. St. Louis, Mississippi State University. USDA/CSREES/IFAFS—Alternative Natural Resource Management Practices for Private Lands (Program Area 14.1). ($4,165,945). Submitted April, 2001 as proposal # 01-???—M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits acting as subcontractors ($402,007 – over 4 yrs).

2001 "Integrated Processing of Bagasse and Hardwoods to Pulp and Adhesives". Co-PIs; F. A. Agblevor, Biological Systems Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA; R. Francis, College of Forestry and Environment, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY; D. A. Himmelblau, Biocarbons Corporation, Woburn, MA; and G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson, School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. USDA/CSREES/IFAFS—New Use for Agricultural Products (Program Area 13.0). ($917,197). Submitted April, 2001 as proposal # 01-241—G. A. Grozdits and M.D. Gibson acting as subcontractors ($40,626-over 3 years)

2001 "Integrated Processing of Bagasse and Hardwoods to Pulp and Adhesives". Co-PIs; F. A. Agblevor, Biological Systems Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA; R. Francis, College of Forestry and Environment, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY; D. A. Himmelblau, Biocarbons Corporation, Woburn, MA; and G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson, School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. USDA, CSREES, IFAFS. Submitted December 14, 2001 as proposal # 02-0165—G. A. Grozdits and M.D. Gibson acting as subcontractors ($40,687-over 3 years)

2002 “Alternate Hydrophobic Additives to Improve Dimensional Stability And Subsequent Use of Non-Traditional Raw Materials in Composite Boards.” Co-Pi’s: M. D. Gibson and G. A. Grozdits. Submitted to the Composite Panel Association Research Foundation July 5, 2002 ($19,414).

2003 “Integrated Processing of Bagasse and Hardwoods into Pulp and Adhesives.” Co-PIs; F. A. Agblevor, Biological Systems Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA; R. Francis, College of Forestry and Environment, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY; D. A. Himmelblau, Biocarbons Corporation, Woburn, MA; and G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson, School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. USDA, CSREES, IFAFS. Submitted May 8, 2003—G. A. Grozdits and M.D. Gibson acting as subcontractors ($59,770-over 3 years)

2003 “Fractional Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Biomass For Hydrogen And Adhesives Production.” PI: F. A. Agblevor, Biological Systems Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA—G. A. Grozdits and M.D. Gibson acting as subcontractors ($50,064-over 3 years)

Research Proposals Funded (including McIntire-Stennis):

1982 1985 Above and below ground biomass of four species of southern pine growing on three sites in Louisiana. Supported by USDA, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station, Pineville, LA (completed 5/30/85)

1982 1988 Biomass and wood properties of four major southern pines growing on three sites. Supported by McIntire Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program (completed 9/30/88)

1984 1987 Tracheid length and width in stemwood, rootwood, and branchwood of four species of southern pine grown to the same age on the same sites. Supported by USDA, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station, Pineville, LA (completed 6/30/87)

1985 1986 Wood for energy in Louisiana. Supported by Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Energy, Research, and Planning Division, Baton Rouge, LA (completed 6/14/86)

1985 1986 Micro=Lam Cyclic Aging. Supported by Trus Joist Corp., Micro=Lam Division, Natchitoches, LA (completed 6/30/86)

1988 1990 Effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on lumber grade and wood quality in southern pine. Supported by Gulf States Paper Corporation, Tuscaloosa, AL (completed 1/3/90)

1988-1995 Formation and properties of juvenile wood in the four major southern pines. Supported by McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program (completed 9/30/95)

1992-pres Strategies for Development and Further Expansion of Louisiana's Secondary Wood Processing Industry, LA TECH FPL-1. Supported by the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, LSU Agricultural Center ($55,000 annually).

1995-1997 Development and Demonstration of Control Measures for the Reduction of Pollutants in Stormwater Runoff from Forest Log Sorting and Storage Facilities. Supported by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (completed December 31, 1997).

1995-2000 Gulf-Coastal Plain Oak Log Grades, Lumber Grade Yield and Value Tables. Supported by McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program (termination date: 9/30/00)

2001 Evaluation of Alternate Hydrophobic Additives to Improve Dimensional Stability of Bagasse Compositeboards. G. A. Grozdits and M. D. Gibson. Tablopan S.A., Venezuela, Mr. Smith. ($1,800)

Research Projects Funded by the Louisiana Forest Products Lab:

1992-pres LATECH FPL-1: Strategies for Development and Further Expansion of Louisiana's Secondary Wood Processing Industry (ongoing). [Gibson, Grozdits, Weaver]

1992-pres LATECH FPL-1.1: A comparison of juvenile and mature wood properties in the four major southern pines (termination date: 6/30/01). [Gibson, Grozdits].

1992-2000 LATECH FPL-1.1A: Mechanical Properties -- Strength and stiffness of plantation-grown southern pine (termination date: 6/30/00). [Gibson, Grozdits].

1992-pres LATECH FPL-1.1B: Juvenile-Mature Wood Relationships -- Correlation of visual estimates, specific gravity and fiber length in locating the demarcation zone between juvenile and mature wood (termination date: 6/30/01). [Gibson, Grozdits].

1992-2000 LATECH FPL-1.2: The effect of fertilization on specific gravity, radial growth, and juvenile wood proportion in a loblolly pine plantation (termination date: 6/30/00). [Clason, Gibson, Grozdits].

1992-1999 LATECH FPL-1.3: The effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on the wood quality of loblolly pine (termination date: 10/31/99). [Clason, Gibson, Grozdits].

1993-1999 LA TECH FPL-1.4: Merchandizing solutions for standard hardwood pulpwood-size logs (termination date: 6/30/99). [Gibson and Grozdits].

1995-1999 LA TECH FPL-1.5: Evaluation of degrade in red oak lumber due to air-drying and kiln-drying from the green condition (termination date: 6/30/99). [Gibson and Grozdits].

1995-1999 LA TECH FPL-1.6: The effect of fertilization on lumber quality in plantation loblolly pine condition (termination date: 10/31/99). [Gibson, Grozdits and Clason].

1995-1999 LA TECH FPL-1.7: Fiber length, specific gravity, and juvenile/mature wood relationships for fertilized loblolly pine. (termination date: 6/30/99). [Gibson, Grozdits and Clason].

1996-1999 LA TECH FPL-1.8: Veneer and plywood dimensional stability and high moisture content gluing. (termination date: 6/30/99). [Gibson and Grozdits].

1999-2001 LA TECH FPL-1.9: Effects of intensive forest management (pruning and thinning) on veneer quality, yield, and mechanical properties. Logs donated by T. R. Clason at the Hill Farm Research Station. Plywood mill green and dry end provided by Willamette Industries, Inc. (termination date: 9/30/2001) [Gibson, Grozdits, Clason, and Hill]


Unsponsored Departmental, School, or Division Research:

1991 Moisture content determination in stud walls subjected to prolonged flooding. Conducted June, 1991 with Skip Fife, Whitlock Realty, Monroe, LA.

1991 Collection of sample disks from a fertilized loblolly pine plantation at the Hill Farm Research Station, November 22, 1991 for use in Summer Research Grant Proposal.

1995 Preliminary data collection on Gulf-Coastal Plain oak log grades, lumber grade yield, and value tables. Logs donated by Anderson-Tully Company, Vicksburg, MS.

1996 Lumber yield study for fertilized loblolly pine. Logs donated by T.R. Clason at the Hill Farm Research Station and sawmill processing done at the Wade correction center.

1999 Effects of intensive forest management (pruning and thinning) on veneer quality, yield, and mechanical properties. Logs donated by T. R. Clason at the Hill Farm Research Station. Plywood mill green and dry end provided by Willamette Industries, Inc.

 Theses/Dissertations Directed or Service on Committee

Committee Member on M. S. degree program at LA Tech for Walter Head
Committee Member on Ph.D. degree program at LSU for Todd Shupe.

 Major Areas Of Research Interest

a. Influence of wood structure/wood quality on the performance of wood products.

b. Characterization of bonding mechanisms and fracture in solid and reconstituted wood products.

c. Tree growth-wood quality-wood property relationships.

 Listing Of Research Publications (Published Items Only)

Books

N/A

Book Chapters, Articles In Refereed Journals, Refereed Bulletins

1. Schoenike, R. E., J. D. Hart, and M. D. Gibson. l975. Growth of a nine year old Sonderegger pine plantation in South Carolina. Silvae Genetica 24, Heft l, l0 ll.

2. Gibson, M. D. and R. L. Krahmer. l980. Staining to make urea formaldehyde resin visible on glued wood surfaces. Forest Products Journal 30(l):46 48.

3. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. 1986. Moisture content and specific gravity of the four major southern pines under the same age and site conditions. Wood and Fiber Science 18(3):428 435.

4. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1995. "Differences in moisture content and shrinkage between outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of two yellow-poplar trees." Forest Products Journal 45(9):85-90.

5. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1995. "Differences in moisture content and shrinkage between innerwood and outerwood of cottonwood." Forest Products Journal 45(10):89-92.

6. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1995. "Shrinkage of outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of two sweetgum trees." Wood and Fiber Science 27(4):384-388.

7. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, D. D. Stokke, and M. D. Gibson. 1996. "Variation in cell dimensions and fibril angle for two fertilized even-aged loblolly pine plantations." Wood and Fiber Science 28(2):268-275.

8. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1996. "The effects of previous drying and extractives on shrinkage of outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of two sweetgum trees." Forest Products Journal 46(9):94-97.

9. de Hoop, C.F., D.A. Einsel, K.S.Ro, S. Chen, M.D.Gibson, and G.A. Grozdits. 1998. “Stormwater runoff quality of a Louisiana log storage and handling facility.” Journal of Environmental Science and Health A33(2):165-177.

10. Shupe, T.F., E. T. Choong, M.D. Gibson, G. A. Grozdits, and O. V. Harding. 1998. The effects of previous drying on shrinkage and moisture content of some southern bottomland hardwoods. Wood and Fiber Science 30(3):273-280.

11. Himmelblau, D. Andrew, George A. Grozdits, and Mark D. Gibson. 2000. Performance of Wood Composite Adhesives Made with Biomass Pyrolysis Oil. Page 26, In: Wood Adhesives 2000 Extended Abstracts, Wood Adhesives 2000 Conference, South Lake Tahoe, NV, June 22-23, 2000.

12. Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. 2000. Non-Invasive monitoring of air-drying lumber stacks. Page 452, In: Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15, 2000.

13. Gibson , M. D., G. A. Grozdits, , T. R. Clason, and G. L. Hill. 2000. Ultrasonic stress grading of veneer -- A case study comparing various silvicultural treatments. Page 472, In: Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15, 2000.

Other Publications

Published Conference Proceedings:

1. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. l985. Preliminary results for weight and volume of even aged, unthinned, planted southern pines on three sites in Louisiana. pp. 69-74, In: Saucier, Joseph R., ed., Proceedings, l984 Southern Forest Biomass Workshop, Athens, GA, June 5 7, l984, Asheville, NC: U. S. Dept. of Agric., Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 121p.

2. Allen, L. D. and M. D. Gibson. 1988. How the School of Forestry would like to grow to meet the needs of forest products manufacturers. pp. IIIA-1-IIIA-6, In Scogin, D. Neal, ed., Proceedings, Forest Products Industry/University Interaction Symposium, May 27, 1988, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. 212p.

3. Gibson, M. D. and T. R. Clason. 1991. Effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on juvenile wood formation in loblolly pine. pp.769 785, In: Coleman, Sandra S.; Neary, Daniel G.,comps.,eds. Proceedings of the Sixth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference; 1990 October 30 November 1; Memphis, TN. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE 70. Asheville, NC: U. S. Dept. of Agric., Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 868 p., 2 vol.

4. de Hoop, C. F., S. Chen, S. Kleit, M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. 1995. Development of control measures for the reduction of pollutants in stormwater runoff from log and pulpwood yards. pp. 95-98, In: H. M. Selim and W. H. Brown, eds. Proceedings, Conference on Environmental Issues, July 24-25, 1995, LSU Ag. Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 215p.

5. Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, W. W. Smith, and R. R. del Vizo. 1997. Production and lumber quality from plantation-grown Caribbean pine in a sawmill in the Orinoco Valley, Venezuela. Page 124, In: Final Program and Proceedings, IUFRO All Division 5 Conference, Pullman, WA. July 7-12, 1997.

6. de Hoop, C.F., D.A. Einsel, K.S.Ro, S. Chen, M.D.Gibson, and G.A. Grozdits. 1997. Maintaining logyard stormwater quality at minimal cost. pp. 89-92, In: John J. Ball and Lawson W. Starnes, eds. Proceedings of the Council On Forest Engineering: Forest Operations for Sustainable Forests and Healthy Economies, July 28-31,1997, Rapid City, SD.

7. Gibson, M. D. 1998 (in press). “Plantation Management -- What Foresters Do Will Affect You!” Proceedings of the Engineered Wood Research Foundation Info Forum in Shreveport, LA. September 17-18.

8. Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1998. The effect of fertilization on lumber quality in plantation loblolly pine. pp. 409-412, In: Thomas A. Waldrop, ed. Proceedings of the Ninth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Clemson, SC, February 25-27, 1997.

9. Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. 2000. Non-Invasive monitoring of air-drying lumber stacks. Page 452, In: Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15, 2000.

10. Gibson , M. D., G. A. Grozdits, , T. R. Clason, and G. L. Hill. 2000. Ultrasonic stress grading of veneer -- A case study comparing various silvicultural treatments. Page 472, In: Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood (Wood NDT 2000), Sopron, Hungary, September 13-15, 2000.

11. Gibson, M. D., T. Clason, G. Hill, and G. A. Grozdits. 2001. Influence of thinning and pruning on southern pine veneer quality. Pages 163-167, In: Outcalt, Kenneth W., ed., Proceedings of the Eleventh Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Knoxville, TN, March 20-22, 2001. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-48 Asheville, NC: USDA, Forest Service, Southern Research Station

Published Abstracts:

1. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. 1984. Complete tree biomass of southern pine in Louisiana. Page 25, In: Abstracts, 38th Annual Meeting, FPRS, St. Louis, MO, June 24-28, 1984.

2. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. 1987. Fiber length in southern pine: A species comparison on three sites. Page 1, In: Abstracts, 41st Annual Meeting, FPRS, Louisville, KY, June 21-24, 1987.

3. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. 1990. Stump taproot fiber dimensions of four southern pines at the same age and site condition. Page 76, In: Biographies & Abstracts, 44th Annual Meeting, Forest Products Research Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 24-27, 1990.

4. Gibson, M. D. 1992. Strength and stiffness of plantation-grown southern pine stemwood. Page 65, In: Abstracts, 46th Annual Meeting, Forest Products Research Society, Charleston, SC, June 21-24, 1992.

5. Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, and W. A. Smith. 1994. The effect of biological treatment, non-treatment, drying, and bale storage conditions on bagasse fiber quality. Page 28, In: Biographies and Abstracts, 48th Annual Meeting, Forest Products Society, Portland, ME, June 26-29, 1994.

6. Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. 1994. Juvenile and mature wood MOE and MOR: A species comparison on three drainage classes. Page 40, In: Biographies and Abstracts, 48th Annual Meeting, Forest Products Society, Portland, ME, June 26-29, 1994.

7. Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1994. Effect of silvipasture management on growth and wood quality of young loblolly pine. Page 48, In: Abstracts of the Eighth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Auburn, AL, November 1-2, 1994.

8. Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. 1995. Surfactants make conventional resins furnish-specific. Page 37, In: Abstracts, 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR. June 25-28, 1995.

9. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1995. Differences in moisture content and shrinkage between outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of two yellow-poplar trees. Pages 43-44, In: Abstracts, 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR, June 25.

10. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1995. The effects of previous drying and extractives on shrinkage of outerwood, middlewood, and corewood of sweetgum. Page 43, In: Abstracts, 49th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Portland, OR, June 25.

11. Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. 1996. A comparison of cross-linking PVA adhesives. Page 59, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 1996 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, June 23-26, 1996.

12. Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1997. The effect of fertilization on lumber quality in plantation loblolly pine. Page 22, In: Abstracts -- Ninth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Clemson, SC, February 25-27, 1997.

13. Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, and L. Jozsa. 1997. Wood and fiber quality of caribbean pine from the Orinoco Valley Plantation in Venezuela. Page 29, In: Abstracts of Technical Session and Technical Forum Presentations, Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26, 1997.

14. Shupe, T. F., E. T. Choong, and M. D. Gibson. 1997. The effects of previous drying on shrinkage and moisture content of some southern bottomland hardwoods. Page 29, In: Abstracts of Technical Session and Technical Forum Presentations, Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26, 1997.

15. Gibson, M. D., T. D. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1997. Silvipasture management of loblolly pine affects growth and wood quality. Page 30, In: Abstracts of Technical Session and Technical Forum Presentations, Forest Products Society, 1997 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. June 22-26, 1997.

16. Shupe, T. F., M. D. Gibson, G. A. Grozdits, E. T. Choong, and C.-Y. Hse. 1998. Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine chemical properties. Page 8, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

17. Gibson, M. D., Shupe, T. F., Grozdits, G. A., and Clason, T. R. 1998. Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine fiber properties -- A Louisiana perspective. Page 8, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

18. Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, A. Loretto, R. Escalona, and C. Larrazabal. 1998. Improvements in bagasse boards following installation of a flaker. Page 21, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 1998 Annual Meeting, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. June 21-24, 1998.

19. de Hoop, C.F., D.A. Einsel, K.S.Ro, S. Chen, M.D.Gibson, and G.A. Grozdits. 1999. Stormwater runoff quality of a Louisiana log storage and handling facility. Page 2, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

20. Adams, J.C., M.D. Gibson, and C.G. Vidrine. 1999. Forestry research at Louisiana Tech University. Page 2, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

21. Gibson, M. D., Shupe, T. F., Grozdits, G. A., and Clason, T. R. 1999. Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine fiber properties -- A Louisiana perspective. Page 4, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.
22. Grozdits, G. A., M. D. Gibson, A. Loretto, R. Escalona, and C. Larrazabal. 1999. Improvements in bagasse boards following installation of a flaker. Page 5, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

23. Shupe, T.F., E. T. Choong, M.D. Gibson, G. A. Grozdits, and O. V. Harding. 1999. The effects of previous drying on shrinkage and moisture content of some southern bottomland hardwoods. Page 5, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

24. Shupe, T. F., M. D. Gibson, G. A. Grozdits, E. T. Choong, and C.-Y. Hse. 1999. Effects of intensive silviculture on loblolly pine chemical properties. Page 6, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

25. Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, and G. A. Grozdits. 1999. The effect of fertilization on lumber quality in plantation loblolly pine. Page 10, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, March 1999.

26. Himmelblau, A., M. D.Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. 1999. Progress in developing wood composite adhesives made with air-blown, fluidized-bed pyrolysis oil. Page 38, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 53rd Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho. June 27-30, 1999.

27. Himmelblau, A., M. D.Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. 1999. Progress in developing wood composite adhesives made with air-blown, fluidized-bed pyrolysis oil. Page 10, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, December 2000.

28. Gibson, M. D., T. F. Shupe, and G. A. Grozdits. 1999. Fiber morphology and properties of hardwoods, softwoods, and juvenile wood. Page 29, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 53rd Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho. June 27-30, 1999.

29. Gibson, M. D., T. F. Shupe, and G. A. Grozdits. 1999. Fiber morphology and properties of hardwoods, softwoods, and juvenile wood. Page 11, In: Forestry Update, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, December 2000.

30. Grozdits, G.A., M.D. Gibson, and R. H. Thompson. 2000. Composite Pulps from Refining Mixtures of Polypropylene and Wood Chip Stock. Page 9, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 54th Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 18-21, 2000.

31. Gibson, M. D., T. R. Clason, G. L. Hill, and G. A. Grozdits. 2000. Effects of Silvicultural Treatments on Southern Pine Veneer Quality. Page 41, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 54th Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, NV, June 18-21, 2000.

32. Gibson, M., T. Clason, G. Hill, and G. Grozdits. 2001. Influence of thinning and pruning on southern pine veneer quality. Page 13, In: Abstracts Eleventh Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Knoxville, TN, March 20-22, 2001.

33. Grozdits, G.A. and M.D. Gibson. 2001. “Monitoring drying rates and predicting moisture contents of air-drying lumber.” Page 52, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27, 2001.

34. <b>M. D. Gibson</b>, G.A. Grozdits, T. R. Clason, and G. Hill. 2001. “Silviculture and veneer ultrasonic stress grades: Is there a relationship in southern pine?” Page 42, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 55th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 24-27, 2001.

35. Thompson, R. H., Grozdits, G.A. and M.D. Gibson. 2002. “Controlled polymer growth and incorporation of natural fibers: A perspective.” Page 5, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 56th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, June 23-26, 2002.

36. <b>M. D. Gibson</b>, G.A. Grozdits, T. R. Clason, and G. Hill. 2002. “Properties of ‘upper logs’ in southern pine.” Page 6, In: Biographies and Abstracts, Forest Products Society, 56th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, June 23-26, 2002

37. Gibson, M. D. and G.A. Grozdits. 2003. "Influence of silvicultural practices on second log wood properties in southern pine." Page 22, In: Abstracts 12th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Biloxi, MS, February 25-27, 2003.

Final Reports and Other Non Refereed Publications Reviewed by a Single Editor:

1. Gibson, M. D. 1983. Fine Woodworking Techniques 3, by the editors of Fine Woodworking Magazine. 1981. The Taunton Press, Newtown, CT 06470. 232pp., illus. $16.95. (ISBN 0-918804-10-8). Wood and Fiber Science 15(2):187 188. [Book Review]

2. Gibson, M. D. 1983. Tage Frid Teaches Wood working Shaping, Veneering, Finishing, by Tage Frid. 1981. The Taunton Press, Newtown, CT 06470. 220pp., illus. $17.95. (ISBN 0-918804-11-6). Wood and Fiber Science 15(3):276. [Book Review]

3. Gibson, M. D. 1983. Recession survival is meeting topic. Forest Products Journal 33(6):3 5.

4. Gibson, M. D. 1983. Mid South presents two scholarships. Forest Products Journal 33(9):3 4.

5. Gibson, M. D. 1984. Service award presented by Mid South section. Forest Products Journal 34(6):3.

6. Gibson, M. D. 1984. Mid South presents two scholarships. Forest Products Journal 34(6):3.

7. Gibson, M. D. 1984. Mid South section hears "what's new." Forest Products Journal 34(9):3 4.

8. Gibson, M. D. 1985. The Wood Handbook for Craftsmen, by David Johnston. 1983. Arco Publishing, Inc., New York, NY 10003. 168pp., illus. $19.95. ISBN 0-668-05815-3. Wood and Fiber Science 17(2):297 298. [Book Review]

9. Gibson, M. D., C. W. McMillin, and E. Shoulders. 1985. Above and below ground biomass of four species of southern pine growing on three sites in Louisiana. USDA, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station, Pineville, LA, Final Report FS SO 3201 59, dated April 1, 1985, 272 p.

10. Gibson, M. D. 1985. Tomford receives distinguished service award. Forest Products Journal 35(7/8):3 4.

11. Gibson, M. D. 1985. Mid South looks at exporting. Forest Products Journal 35(9):3 4.

12. Slay, M. S., B. G. Lockaby, J. C. Adams, and M. D. Gibson. 1986. Louisiana woody biomass assessment 1986. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Energy, Research, and Planning Division, Final Report, Interagency Agreement No. 21400 85 26, 21p.

13. Gibson, M. D. 1986. Mid South highlights wood preservation. Forest Products Journal 36(7/8):3.

14. Gibson, M. D. 1987. Furniture industry focus of Mid-South meeting. Forest Products Journal 37(6):4.

15. Gibson, M. D. 1988. Wood products for building is topic of Mid South meeting. Forest Products Journal 38(7/8):2.

16. Gibson, M. D. 1989. Mid South studies bonding technology. Forest Products Journal 39(9):4,6.

17. Gibson, M. D. 1990. Mid South studies facets of environmental survival. Forest Product Journal 40(9):4.

18. Gibson, M. D. 1991. Mid South section evaluates southern appalachian hardwoods. Forest Products Journal 41(7/8):2,77.

19. Gibson, M. D. 1993. Wood Structure and Composition. Menachem Lewin and Irving S. Goldstein, editors. 1991. Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York, NY, (International Fiber Science and Technology Series, v. 11, Menachem Lewin, ed.). 502p. Hardcover. (ISBN 0-8247-8233-x). Wood and Fiber Science 25(1):113-114. [Book Review]

20. Gibson, M. D. 1993. The Louisiana Tech University branch of the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory: Its mission, location, funding, faculty, ongoing projects, pending proposals, workshops, short courses, and direct industrial involvement. Louisiana Furnishings Industry Association "Networking" Newsletter. September 30, 1993.

21. Gibson, M. D. and C. E. Rowell. 1994. Laboratory Report Writing Manual, Revised. School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. 37p.

22. Weaver, G. H., M. D. Gibson, and G. A. Grozdits. 1995. Strategies for development and further expansion of Louisiana's secondary wood processing industry (La Tech FPL-1). Research Brief #13. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 2 p.

23. Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. 1995. A comparison of juvenile wood and mature wood properties in the four major southern pines (La Tech FPL-1.1). Research Brief #14. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 1 p.

24. Gibson, M. D., G. A. Grozdits, and T. R. Clason. 1995. The effect of fertilization on specific gravity, radial growth, and juvenile wood proportion in a loblolly pine plantation (La Tech FPL-1.2). Research Brief #15. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 2 p.

25. Gibson, M. D., G. A. Grozdits, and T. R. Clason. 1995. The effect of pruning, spacing, and thinning on the wood quality of loblolly pine (La Tech FPL-1.3). Research Brief #16. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA. 1 p.

26. Gibson, M. D. 1995. LFPL at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter 1(1): 3.

27. Gibson, M. D. 1995. History, Current Status, and Future of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Wood Utilization at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter 1(2): 2.

28. Gibson, M. D. 1996. What's New at Our Ruston Location. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter 2(1): 3.

29. de Hoop, C.F., D.A. Einsel, K.S.Ro, S. Chen, M.D.Gibson, and G.A. Grozdits. Stormwater runoff quality of a Louisiana log storage and handling facility. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Working Paper #20, September 24, 1997. 13pp

30. Gibson, M. D. 1998. Grading workshop a success. Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter, Spring/Summer, p. 4.

31. Adams, J.C., M. D. Gibson, and C.G. Vidrine. 1998. Forestry research at Louisiana Tech University. Forest Landowner (11/12):38-40.

32. Grozdits, G. A. and M. D. Gibson. 1999. Effects of within tree density distribution and shrinkage rates on loblolly pine lumber. Prepared for Gary Hill, Willamette Industries, Inc., Ruston, LA. March 1999.

33. Gibson, M. D. and G. A. Grozdits. 2003. Monitoring air drying with affordable sensors. Louisiana Dry Kiln Club Newsletter 7(1/2):4-5, February 2003.

34. DeHoop Niels, Mark Gibson, George Grozdits, Todd Shupe, Ramsay Smith, Richard P Vlosky, and Qinglin Wu. 2003. "Louisiana Forest Products Development Center: Creating Value for the Wood Products Industry." Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Promotional Brochure.

35. Nwoha, John, Mark D. Gibson, and George Grozdits. 2003. E-Commerce opportunity for wood products. Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter, Fall 2003, p.3

Software and User's Manuals Produced:

1. Gibson, M. D. 1985. FIBER.LW: Fiber length, width, and length/width ratio measurement program. (In-House).

2. Gibson, M. D. 1985. MAG.CAL: Magnification factor calibration program for FIBER.LW. (In-House).

3. Gibson, M. D. and B. G. Lockaby. 1986. Site specific fuelwood availablility program. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Energy, Research, and Planning Division, Supplemental Report, Interagency Agreement No. 21400 85 26, 20p.

4. Gibson, M. D. 1993. FIBER.LEN: Fiber length measurement program for Summagraphics MM1201 digitizer. (In-House).

5. Gibson, M. D. 1993. LENGTH.CAL: Magnification factor calibration program for FIBER.LEN. (In-House).