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SUMMARY:ACESS - Summer Picnic and Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Planned meal: Hamburgers/ Hot dogs /Sausage plus sides\, desserts supplied by attendees plus coffee\, and soft drinks. \nMore information will be posted here as the time approaches.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-summer-picnic-and-social-gathering/
LOCATION:Cascade Park – Holden Pavillion\, 130 Lynn Dr.\, Hudson\, OH\, 44236\, United States
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SUMMARY:MSNO - Microscopy Summer School
DESCRIPTION:2026 MSNO MICROSCOPY SUMMER SCHOOL\nAugust 13\, 2026 (Thursday)\n​Online lecturesAugust 12 and 14\, 2026 (Friday)\nIn-person lab demonstration and hands-on experiences at AMLCI/Kent State and Swagelok Center at Case Western Reserve. \n​\nREGISTRATION LINK: THE EVENT IS FREE\, BUT PLEASE REGISTER EARLY IF YOU WANT TO SECURE A SPOT FOR IN-PERSON DEMOS. \nAn important reminder: ​If you have registered for the Summer School but have not received an email confirmation from Min Gao in a few hours\, your registration may not have gone through successfully. Please contact mgao@kent.edu directly.\n\n\n\nFree Registration \n\n\nONLINE LECTURES: SCHEDULE\, TITLES\, AND SPEAKERS\nWe have four experienced electron microscopists with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Each lecture will include approximately 15 minutes of dedicated Q&A time\, so please feel free to bring your questions—we’d love to hear them!\nAugust 13 (online\, link will be sent to you before the event)\n\n9:30 – 11:00: “Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and its Applications” Dr. Kai Sun\, University of Michigan \nThis talk will cover TEM basic optics (CTEM\, STEM and EFTEM)\, conepts\, techniques and their applications in a broad range of science and engineering research. Some recent developments in TEM (like 4D-STEM\, UEM and ETEM) will also be addressed. \n11:15 – 12:15: “Basics of Image Processing in Electron Microscopy”\, Dr. Kimberly Fraser née Gliebe\, The Lubrizol Corporation \nWe will be looking at different ways image analysis can be applied to microscopy images.  There will be focused demonstrations using ImageJ and Python for segmentation techniques. and discussions regarding when different image analysis techniques are most beneficial. \n​13:30 – 14:30: “TEM Sample Preparation Using a Focused Ion Beam (FIB): From Bulk Material to an Electron-Transparent Lamella“\, Dr. Tugce Karakulak Uz\, Case Western Reserve University \nThis talk provides an introduction to TEM sample preparation using a Focused Ion Beam (FIB). It explores why TEM requires electron-transparent specimens\, how a DualBeam FIB-SEM enables site-specific sample preparation\, and the essential workflow from region selection to a TEM-ready lamella. Common preparation artifacts\, practical considerations\, and representative applications are also discussed.  \n14:45 – 16:15: ​”Basics of TEM specimen preparation with a focus on cryo-based techniques”\, Dr. Min Gao\, Kent State University \nWe will cover basic sample preparation methods for a variety of hard materials (metals\, ceramics\, semiconductors\, etc.) and soft materials (polymers\, liquid crystals\, biological materials\, etc.). Cryogenic techniques\, including plunge freezing\, high-pressure freezing\, freeze-fracture\, cryo-ultramicrotomy\, etc. will also be discussed. \n\n\nAugust 12 and 14 (In-Person Demonstration)\nDemonstration schedule will be determined based on registration. Schedule and parking information will be sent to you before your visit. \nTEM/SEM Labs at Kent State University (Dr. Min Gao)\nFIB/SEM labs at Case Western Reserve University (Dr. Tugce Karakulak Uz)\nContact Min (mgao@kent.edu) and Tugce (txk472@case.edu) for questions. 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/msno-summer-school/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T070000
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SUMMARY:ORG - Late Summer Golf Outing 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Information:\nThere will be two shotgun starts: AM group – 8:00 AM (Play Your Own Ball) and PM group – 1:30 PM (Scramble)\nAny morning player will have the opportunity to play an additional round in the afternoon for an additional $75. \nSchedule of Activities:\n7:00 AM Bag Drop – Morning Shotgun Registration Opens\n7:15 AM Driving Range Opens\n8:00 AM MORNING SHOTGUN\n9:30 AM Bag Drop – Afternoon Shotgun\n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch\n1:30 PM AFTERNOON SHOTGUN\n6:00 PM Cocktails! (Cash Bar)\n7:00 PM Dinner\n8:00 PM Prize Awards \nRegister and pay by August 24\, 2026. \nCost and Ticketing:\nEntry Fee of $165 includes golf\, lunch and dinner.  Additional round $75.  Dinner only $45.\nOnline ticketing (preferred): Use the links below. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-late-summer-golf-outing-2026/
LOCATION:Silver Lake Country Club\, 1325 Graham Rd\, Stow\, OH\, 44224\, United States
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SUMMARY:ORG\, ACS\, SPE - Fall Technical Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n4:00 – Dinner Ticket / Membership Sales\n4:30 – Technical Presentations\n6:00 – Social Hour\n7:00 – Dinner \nTickets:\nAdvanced Reservations:  Members and general public $35 each  (Without prior reservation:  $40 each\, limited number available).  Students $10.\nBuy tickets online (preferred): Use the links below.\nAlternatively\, email reservations to Denise Kotz at denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting OR mail to Ohio Rubber Group\, PO Box 553\, Hudson\, OH 44236. \nTechnical Presentations:\n“Basics of Short Fiber Reinforcement”\nVishal Chaurasia\, Technical Director\, Finite Fiber\nThis presentation provides a practical introduction to short fiber reinforcement in rubber compounds\, including fiber selection\, property enhancement\, mixing considerations\, and practical approaches to optimizing compound performance.\n“3D Printing of Rubbers at The University of Akron”\nJae-Won Choi\, Ph.D. Professor – Mechanical Engineering\, The University of Akron\nThis talk presents the University of Akron’s research on additive manufacturing of rubber compounds via the direct-ink-write (DIW) process\, covering a systematic progression from natural rubber latex and synthetic SBR-BR blends to fluoroelastomers and networked silica-reinforced inks. In addition\, on-going research on various applications and new 3D printing platform will be introduced.\nEntrepreneurs and the Search for Polymer Circularity\nGordon Schorr\, CTO\, PolyKinetix\nWe can all quote statistics on the volumes of end-of-life tires and plastic waste sent to landfills\, amounts washing into our rivers and oceans\, environmental risks from leached chemicals and microplastics and the limitations of historical practices of recycling. Mechanical recycling techniques address only the low-hanging fruit and the economic use of these materials is largely capped out. Chemical recycling offers new avenues and products from a wide variety of processes\, often bringing their own process\, economic and environmental issues. Legislation around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)\, tightening environmental controls and social media pressure is driving global investment to address specific sets of issues\, each with a unique approach to achieving circularity.  While many successful innovations are solely internal products\, the important role of the individual entrepreneur and a supportive community infrastructure provides\, if not the final processes\, then certainly the launch platform for adoption and investment. The critical mass of the trained chemists\, physicists\, engineers\, academicians\, and other professionals in our region makes us a unique place for innovation. Let’s take a snapshot of the issues\, look at several of our local polymer related startups\, and explore how we can work together and benefit from the NEO innovation ecosystem. 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-fall-technical-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg\, 8971 Wilcox Dr.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44078\, United States
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SUMMARY:SPE - Exploring Polymers with SPE
DESCRIPTION:John Fellenstein\, Consultant\nPlastics Industry Association \nSpeaker – John Fellenstein is a dedicated professional educator with the PlastiVan Program\, where he has delivered STEM education to students across 14 states since 2017. With a career in education spanning 36 years\, he previously served as the Content Specialist for the Akron Global Polymer Academy at the University of Akron from 2014 to 2024\, where he managed outreach initiatives for the College of Engineering and Polymer Science \nPresentation – We will discuss polymers and plastic applications from the perspective of Applications\, Language Arts\, History\, Chemistry\, Physics\, Social Responsibility\, and Career Opportunities. \nHave fun while learning about plastics! We will discuss the history of plastics and synthetic polymers\, their importance in our modern society and the chemical and physical properties of these materials. We will gain a better understanding of polymers through engaging activities like manipulating polymer chains and molding plastics. \nVarious other topics will be covered including polymer processing\, sustainability and career opportunities available in the polymer industry. \nBuy tickets at the link below (preferred) or email akronspe1@gmail.com.   Pricing is $20 for all attendees. A meal will follow the presentation. Be sure to include your company affiliation and dietary restrictions.  Please submit reservations by September 17. \n 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-exploring-polymers-with-spe/
LOCATION:Greater Akron Chamber\, 388 South Main St.\, #205\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACS - Cleveland Poison Symposium
DESCRIPTION:AKRON & CLEVELAND & NEO AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY  \nSection Meeting Thursday\, OCT 15\, 2026\n\nCLEVELAND POISON SYMPOSIUM – Pb\n\nTrace the steps of Walter C. Baker in his 1910 electric vehicle showroom. The\nNational Registry of Historical Places Baker Electric Building will host the\nevening focusing on local lead issues and how analytical chemistry is\nidentifying lead hazards in homes. \n4 PM\nCleveland ACS\nExecutive Committee Meeting \n5 PM\nOpen House\nCarol Smith (Front Lobby)\nLead Based Paint Risk Assessor                                 “Lead Home Inspection”\nMetro West Community Development \nAbe Gutierrez (Room 160)\nICP Specialist                                      “Introduction to Atomic Spectroscopy”\nAgilent Technologies \n7 PM\nChuck Smith\, Chief of Labs\nAlbert Gutierrez\, Chemist                                     “Lead in Water”\nCity of Cleveland \n8 PM\nRebecca Maurer\nSr Advisor on Lead Accountability          “Lead Paint in Cleveland”\nCity of Cleveland \nNo need to RSVP. Food trucks and vendors will be on site. \nT-shirt sales to benefit:https://www.thetactileperiodictable.com/
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-cleveland-poison-symposium/
LOCATION:Baker Electric Buildong\, 7100 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
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