Polymer science dean to retire.Frank Kelley, professor and dean of the College of Polymer Science Polymer science or macromolecular science is the subfield of materials science concerned with polymers, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics. The field of polymer science includes researchers in multiple disciplines including chemistry, physics, and engineering. and Polymer Engineering for the University of Akron Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a in Akron, OH, will retire December 31. The search for his successor is currently in progress. Kelley received his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Akron and an M.S. and Ph.D. in polymer chemistry Polymer chemistry or macromolecular chemistry is a multidisciplinary science that deals with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers or macromolecules. . He has been employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the Institute of Polymer Science and Union Carbide, as well as serving in various technical and research positions with the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. . He returned to the University of Akron in September 1978, serving as a professor and director of the Institute of Polymer Science. In 1988, the university established the College of Polymer Science and Engineering, and Kelley was appointed dean. Kelley has received numerous awards, including the Rubber Age Award, the AIM Outstanding Contribution Award, and the Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award. |
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