USM School of Polymers and High Performance Materials.The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at the University of Southern Mississippi is a nationally ranked program offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education and continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). opportunities for professionals and scientists. During 2004, an 18,000 sq ft addition to the 86,000 sq. ft. 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. Research Center was completed. The wing is dedicated to coatings research and it is occupied by the Mississippi Polymer Institute, the National Science Foundation sponsored Materials Research and Engineering Center (MRSEC MRSEC Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (John Hopkins University) ), and the Thames-Rawlins Research Group. The Mississippi Polymer Institute provides technical assistance to Mississippi's polymer industry. The MRSEC's Center for Response-Driven Polymeric Films addresses vital scientific, engineering, and educational aspects of stimuli-response macromolecules Macromolecules A large molecule composed of thousands of atoms. Mentioned in: Gene Therapy macromolecules , polymeric films and coatings that will be necessary to solve critical needs of the 21st Century. The focus of the Thames-Rawlins Research Group (TRG TRG Training Group TRG The Resource Group TRG Technical Resource Group TRG Technical Review Group TRG Technology Research Group TRG Tory Reform Group TRG Tactical Reconnaissance Group TRG Training received (on overtime forms) ) is to meet industrial and consumer needs through basic research fused with product development, i.e., designing economically competitive products with proven performance capabilities. A high throughput testing laboratory for formulation has been established by Professors Wicks and Lochhead. This research effort is underwritten by the Partnerships for Innovation Program of the National Science Foundation. The Programs The year 2005 marks the 32nd anniversary of the International Waterborne, High-Solids, & Powder Coatings Symposium in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded . The symposium (February 2-4) features industrial, academic, and government scientists' presentations that relate to new and emerging technologies in the field of polymer chemistry Polymer chemistry or macromolecular chemistry is a multidisciplinary science that deals with the chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers or macromolecules. , polymer physics Polymer physics is the field of physics associated to the study of polymers, their fluctuations, mechanical properties, as well as the kinetics of reactions involving degradation and polymerisation of polymers and monomers respectively. , formulation, and the performance properties of waterborne, high-solids, powder, radiation curable cur·a·ble adj. Capable of being cured or healed. , and smart coating systems. The 2005 Symposium will include a special session on automotive coatings. The Plenary Speaker is Larry Crowley, global technical director, DuPont Automotive Systems. The title of his presentation is, "Technical Trends in Automotive Waterborne Coatings." The Waterborne event will also host a Technology Showcase and other special programs. Short courses offered prior to the symposium provide in-depth studies of polymer science topics essential to surface coatings science and technology. Contact Information Dr. Robert Y. Lochhead, Professor and Director of the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials; 601.266.4868; Robert.Lochhead@usm.edu; www.psrc.usm.edu. Dr. James Evans, Mississippi Polymer Institute; 601.266.4607; James.M.Evans@usm.edu; www.psrc.usm.edu/mpi. Dr. Marek Urban, The National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center in Coatings and The National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center; 601.266.6868; Marek.Urban@usm.edu; www.psrc.usm.edu/NSFIUCRC. Laura Fosselman, Waterborne Coordinator, 601.266.6298, waterborne@usm.edu Robson F. Storey, Waterborne Conference Program Organizer, 601.266.4879, Robson.Storey@usm.edu Debbie Witherby, Coatings Science Short Course Series; 601.266.5618; Deborah.Witherby@usm.edu; www.coatingscience.com (information and online registration). |
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