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SUMMARY:ACESS - Presidents and Advisors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Nick Wagner: \nArtificial Intelligence in Everyday Work & Life\nRegistration: 5:00 PM\nMeeting: 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nThis ACESS Presidents and Advisors Meeting is intended to bring together the ACESS Member Societies and our Advisors to discuss important issues regarding our profession – this year the impact of artificial intelligence.  ACESS Presidents\, Please respond by April 1 to Schultz Dave <schultzdave54@gmail.com> to coordinate the presentation from your society. This meeting is also open to society members and to interested members of the public. \nCatering by Diamond Deli: Boxed Deli Sandwich – roast beef or turkey\, potato salad\, chips\, brownie\, plus drinks/coffee. $15. Please buy tickets by Wed. April 9  at the link below. \nProgram: \n\n“Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Work & Life” by Nick Wagner\nPanel Discussion:\n– Dr. I. Chun Tsai and Associate Professor from LeBron James Family Foundation\n– Sarah K. Starnes\, Esq.- Assistant Professor The University of Akron Law School\nSociety Presentations:  (oral\, no PowerPoints)\n– What else can ACESS do to help your society further engage your society members?\n– What is your society doing with Artificial Intelligence?\n\n  \n“Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Work & Life” Synopsis:\nThis talk will cut through the hype to reveal the real-world applications of AI and how it is already augmenting human potential in homes\, classrooms\, and workplaces. Drawing on personal experiences and the latest research\, we’ll dive into concrete examples of AI transforming education\, revolutionizing scientific research\, enhancing business processes\, advancing medical breakthroughs\, and optimizing engineering solutions. From shaping the next generation of innovators to pushing the boundaries of your field\, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping our world. \nNick Wagner Bio:\nNick Wagner is a Senior Member of IEEE and IEEE Computer Society\, a business leader\, and an AI optimist with extensive experience leveraging AI for coding\, business automation\, customer support\, text and image generation\, classification\, and education. As a business leader\, he has extensive firsthand insights into AI’s opportunities and challenges. A homeschooling father and mentor\, Nick actively integrates AI into education\, coaches his children and others on its ethical use\, has delivered AI-focused talks\, served as a featured panelist for the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)\, and is currently writing a book on faith and AI\, advocating for its responsible use to augment human potential across education\, industry\, and beyond.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-presidents-and-advisors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Summit Educational Service Center\, 420 Washington Ave\, Cuyahoga Falls\, OH\, 44221\, United States
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SUMMARY:SPE - Nottingham Spirk Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to tour this exciting and creative product development company in Cleveland Ohio (registration: get tickets at link below – pricing for all is $10). Dinner afterwards will be held at Tavern of Little Italy\, 12117 Mayfield Rd\, Cleveland 44106 (each guest pays own bill). \nFor over 50 years\, Nottingham Spirk’s innovation consulting and product design firm has developed hundreds of patented products that have generated over $50 billion in sales for industry-leading businesses and fast-growth entrepreneurial firms. Nottingham Spirk offers a unique product design and development process in which all phases are conducted under one roof at our 62\,500-square-foot\, state-of-the-art Innovation Center\, increasing confidentiality and speed to market. \nOur wide breadth of IoT development capabilities allow us to seamlessly integrate physical devices with the digital world\, creating smart and interconnected systems that can communicate with each other\, monitor their environment and make intelligent decisions based on data analysis. This means that our clients can now enjoy increased efficiency\, improved productivity and dependable safety and security across a range of industries and applications. \nPlease check them out at https://www.nottinghamspirk.com/ \nSecurity Note: Nottingham Spirk is a government contractor so these rules apply for this tour: no pictures allowed during the visit; per government regulations\, visitors will be asked to identify if they are a U.S. citizen\, Green Card holder or other and will be issued a visitor badge to wear throughout their visit.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-nottingham-spirk-tour/
LOCATION:Nottingham-Spirk\, 2200 Overlook Rd\, Cleveland\, 44106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T163000
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SUMMARY:ACESS - Celebration of Stem
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of STEM for 4th and 5th Graders \nThe Student Union at the University of Akron\n4:30 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-celebration-of-stem-2/
LOCATION:The University of Akron Student Union\, 303 Carroll St\, Akron\, 44304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T173000
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SUMMARY:ACS - ACESS Joint Societies Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sadhan Jana of the University of Akron\nBF Goodrich Professor\, School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering \nSeparation of PFAS from Water Using Meso- and Macro-porous Materials \n5:45 PM   Networking\n6:30 PM   Dinner\n7:00 PM   Lecture (open to the public) \nDinner Reservations: Buy tickets at the links below: $25 for members/public  and  $10 for students/Retired/Unemployed.  The lecture is free and open to the public. \nAbstract: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are an emerging class of contaminants that are environmentally persistent\, bioaccumulative\, and noxious to human health. Among these\, the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) molecules are widely found in ground and surface water sources. A novel high surface area\, meso- and macro-porous polymer wet gel is used in this work as adsorbent of PFOA molecules from water at environmentally relevant PFOA concentrations (≤ 1 μg/L) and cleanse water to below the U.S. EPA’s 2023 health advisory limit of 4 parts per trillion (ppt). The sigmoidal shape of PFOA adsorption isotherm indicates a two-step adsorption mechanism attributed to strong affinity of PFOA molecules for the polymer surface and molecular aggregation at the solid-liquid interfaces or within the pores of the wet gel. The adsorption kinetics and the effects of wet gel porosity\, pore size\, and pore volume on removal efficiency are reported. The adsorption kinetics is seen strongly dependent on the pore size and the pore volume. \nBIO: Professor Sadhan C. Jana is currently the B.F. Goodrich Endowed Chair and Professor in the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. He is a chemical engineer by training with a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University. Professor Jana has been teaching at the University of Akron since 1998 and has served as the chair of Polymer Engineering Department  and as associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Professor Jana received National Science Foundation Faculty Early CAREER Award\, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Fred E. Schwab Award for outstanding achievements in education\, George Stafford Whitby Award for distinguished research and education from the American Chemical Society Rubber Division. He is a Fellow and Honored Service Member of SPE and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry\, UK. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Polymer Engineering & Science Journal and Executive Editor of all SPE journals – Polymer Engineering & Science\, Polymer Composites\, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology\, and SPE Polymers journals.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-acess-joint-societies-meeting/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St. Suite 112\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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SUMMARY:Goodyear Stem Career Days - Call for participation and financial support from companies and organizations
DESCRIPTION:High School: Saturday\, February 8\, 2025\, 8:00AM – 12:00PM at The University of Akron\, Akron OH\nMiddle School: Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\, 8:00AM – 2:30PM at Ohio Firestone CLC\, Akron OH \nThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is excited to announce its 26th annual STEM Career Day! This is the company’s flagship community outreach program that has grown with great success over the years. This event is designed to be engaging\, hands-on\, and most of all\, a fun way for students to learn about STEM. \nWe welcome you to consider participating in Goodyear STEM Career Day as a way to educate and excite students about STEM. There are multiple ways for your company/organization to be involved\, from participation in the information fair\, volunteering to have an interactive activity\, or by providing financial sponsorship. Those who have participated in previous events have found the experience to be very rewarding and mutually beneficial. We do hope you will consider participating in 2025. \nAbout Goodyear’s STEM Career Day \n\nMission: To inform and encourage young people to pursue opportunities\, both educationally and professionally\, that exist in various science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics disciplines.\nStudent groups compete in a Rube Goldberg® Challenge to win Goodyear-funded grant money and prizes. High school students also can apply to win both Goodyear and university-funded scholarship money.\nIn 2024:\no Almost 500 students from more than 80 schools attended\no The event provided students $31\,000 in grants and scholarships\no 118 Goodyear volunteers participated in the event\no 22 companies and organizations participated in the event\, showcasing STEM disciplines in practice\n\n  \nWhat’s in it for your company/organization? \n\nThese students are your company’s and Ohio’s future workforce. It’s a great recruiting tool!\nThis event is a great opportunity to showcase what your company has to offer students as they pursue their dream job.\nIt is a chance to give back to the community in which we work!\nThis event is FREE for students to attend and for your company/organization to participate in!\n\n  \nHow can I get involved? \nThere are multiple ways in which you can participate in the Goodyear STEM Career Day. We welcome you to participate in whatever way interests your company. \n\nInformation Fair (approx. 8AM–9AM @ Middle School event\, 8AM-12PM @ High School event)\no Provide an opportunity for the students to tour table displays of STEM companies\, organizations\, and universities.\no Table displays only\, handouts/giveaways are encouraged\, no PowerPoint presentations.  Please avoid giveaways that make noise that may be distracting during the day\, and food due to food allergies.\nInteractive Activities (approx. 9AM – 2:30PM @ Middle School event only)\no Four to six 30-minute sessions that bring STEM disciplines to life for students through simple demos\, interactive activities\, or other creative means such as skits\, game shows\, etc.\no These interactive activities should be fun and meaningful to capture students’ attention\, increase their knowledge of basic STEM principles\, and attract them to STEM fields.\no Include a brief summary of your company/organization\, its products\, and its impact on society.\n\n  \nWhat are the sponsorship opportunities? \n\nBlue Sponsorship: $500.   A sponsorship level of $500 supports the participation of 15 students to the STEM Career Day event.\nGold Sponsorship: $750.   A sponsorship level of $750 supports the participation of 25 students to the STEM Career Day event.  Will allow for your company or organization’s logo to be displayed on the event website\, which is used for all student and organization registration.\nWingfoot Sponsorship: $1050.  A sponsorship level of $1050 supports the participation of 35 students to the STEM Career Day event.  Will allow your company or organization to have your logo displayed on our STEM Career Day website\, as well as on the backs of the event shirts. Shirts will also be provided to the individuals your company sends to the event.\n\n  \nRegistration is open! Please visit this link to register.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/goodyear-stem-career-days-call-for-participation-and-financial-support-from-companies-and-organizations/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T160000
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SUMMARY:ORG - Winter Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n4:00 – Dinner Ticket / Membership Sales\n4:30 – Technical Presentations\n6:00 – Social Hour\n7:00 – Dinner \nAdvanced Reservations:  $35 each     ***Without prior reservation:  $40 each (limited number available). \n\n\n\nPay in Advance for this meeting using the links below! (This is the preferred method of payment.)  Please note that although we are using PayPal to make the transaction\, you do not need to have a PayPal account. Simply just enter your Credit Card information.\nAlternatively\, email reservations to Denise Kotz at denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting or by mail to Ohio Rubber Group\, PO Box 553\, Hudson\, OH 44236.   Winter Technical Meeting Reservation Form\n\n\n\nTechnical Presentations:\n\n\n\n“Chloramine Devulcanization: Setting New Standards in Carbon Black and Rubber Recovery from End of Life Tires.”  Dr. Patrick Kroeger\, CTO\, Arduro Sustainable Rubber\nArduro’s patented technology uses a unique two-stage process to devulcanize\, separate\, and recover raw materials from end of life rubber products. Through this process Arduro is able to produce both recovered carbon black and polymer from waste rubber products.\n“LG Chem Americas New Technical Center\, Tire Polymer Innovations\, and Sustainability Strategy.”  Paul Smith\, Technical Service Engineer\, LG Chem Americas\nThis presentation will highlight the capabilities of LG Chem Americas new technical center in Ravenna\, Ohio. The company’s latest tire polymer innovations and sustainability strategy will also be touched on.\n“Introduction to Understanding & Utilizing Analytical Testing.”  Eric Britton\, Technical Sales Manager\, ACE Laboratories\nThis presentation is a basic overview of several thermal and analytical testing methods for polymers\, and includes practical examples of their use in problem solving.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-winter-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg\, 8971 Wilcox Dr.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44078\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T173000
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SUMMARY:ACS - ACESS Joint Societies Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Space Tribology: A Primer\nDr. Christopher DellaCorte\, Timken Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Director\, Center for Engineered Surfaces and Lubrication Engineering\, The University of Akron \nVENUE: MISSING FALLS BREWERY\, 540 S. Main St\, Akron\, Ohio in the Event Room\n(Parking available in front of building\, easy direct access to event room)\n5:45 pm. Social- Networking time\n6:30 pm. Dinner\n7:15 pm. Speaker Presentation\nBuffet\, Cash Bar: Cost: $25 Employed Members of ACESS Societies and Guests; $10 Students\, Retirees\, or Unemployed. But tickets online at the links below. \nABSTRACT:  Tribology is the study of contacting surfaces\, friction\, and wear. Tribological phenomena are part of our daily lives on earth and can often pose significant engineering challenges. In space\, such challenges are amplified by the unusual conditions of vacuum\, zero-gravity\, and extreme temperatures. Planned future habitations on the moon and Mars will undoubtedly create additional tribological problems and opportunities for new engineering solutions. \nIn this lecture\, basic tribological concepts are introduced alongside the unique characteristics of the space environment. Several examples of space tribology problems encountered on the International Space Station and their solutions are presented that illustrate the importance of good mechanical engineering and sound tribological practices essential to successfully living off-planet. \nBIO:  Dr. Christopher DellaCorte is a full\, tenured professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron\, in Akron Ohio.  He is the newly appointed Director of the University of Akron’s Engineering Tribology Laboratory (AETL).  Prior to joining academia in 2022\, he concluded a long career in federal service as NASA’s Senior Technologist for Tribology and Rotating Machinery.  He is a highly visible and widely recognized leader in the field of tribology\, mechanical components and aerospace technology.  His academic background includes degrees in Fluid and Thermal Sciences\, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a deep emphasis in Materials Engineering. His career experience includes research on longstanding extreme tribology challenge areas such as the high temperatures\, high speeds and high loads often encountered in spacecraft and aircraft. \nHe has published extensively in journals\, government technical reports\, book chapters and conference papers. His innovative research has resulted in eleven patents related to tribological coatings\, high performance bearing alloys\, materials processing\, and mechanical components.  He has a strong track record in forensic failure analysis of mechanical systems and has been frequently called upon to solve important and vexing NASA and industrial problems.  He is now developing a vibrant research program within academia as a tool for student training. \nDr. DellaCorte’s research has been awarded major recognition by industry (R&D 100 awards)\, government and prominent professional societies.  His work on coatings technology was recognized as NASA’s Government and Commercial Invention of the Year for 2018 and his pioneering work on NiTi alloys received the 2019 ASM Engineering Materials Achievement Award.  He has helped solve major bearing and other mechanical system problems on the International Space Station (ISS) and for NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS).  His forensic work has been recognized by NASA with many awards including the prestigious Silver Snoopy bestowed by the astronaut corps. \nDr. DellaCorte is deeply engaged with professional technical societies.  He is a fellow of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE).   He was the founding Editor of STLE’s highly regarded Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) magazine and has served as the Editor-In-Chief of STLE’s peer reviewed journal Tribology Transactions since 2016.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-acess-joint-societies-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St. Suite 112\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACESS Board Meeting
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URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Rubber Division\, 306 N Cleveland Massillon Rd\, Akron\, 44333\, United States
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SUMMARY:SPE - Radici Plastics USA Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 21\, 2024\n5:00 PM 8:00 PM\nRadici Plastics USA\, Inc. \nRadici Plastics USA in Wadsworth\, Ohio has 8 compounding production lines\, a pilot line\, QC Lab\, and an R&D Lab. Our most common grades are PA6 and PA66\, used in a wide range of applications. We have an A2LA lab\, ISO 17025\, IATF 16949\, ISO 14001\, ISO 45001 certifications. In house testing abilities include tensile\, impact\, viscosity\, melt flow rate\, rheology\, DSC\, FTIR\, CIE color\, and many more. \nPlease join us for a tour of our facility from 5pm-8pm. We will offer 3 groups a chance to see production lines running\, QC laboratory testing\, and a brief discussion of our company. There will be pizza and snacks provided – cost is $15 per person.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-radici-plastics-usa-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Radici Plastics USA\, Inc\, 960 Seville Rd #8316\, Wadsworth\, OH\, 44281\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000
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SUMMARY:ACESS Board Meeting
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URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Rubber Division\, 306 N Cleveland Massillon Rd\, Akron\, 44333\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T210000
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SUMMARY:ACS - Akron Section Award - Evening Lecture
DESCRIPTION: James M. Egan\, Assistant Professor of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering\nThe University of Akron \n5:30 PM      Networking\n6:30 PM      Dinner\n7:00 PM      Akron Section Award and Evening Lecture \nAbstract: This lecture series will explore how to rethink carbon dioxide as a feedstock for producing chemicals and polymers. This paradigm is broadly of interest not only because of the sustainability\, but also due to the low-cost and increased function. When compared to bio-based materials CO2 utilization avoids fresh-water consumption\, land-use change\, and food competition which makes it more secure for decades to come. Both talks will explore these concepts at varying levels of expertise and what the implications are for near-term applications and commercial development. \nBio: James Eagan is an assistant professor at the University of Akron School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering.  He holds a PhD in chemistry from Columbia University and is the recipient of the AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize\, NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award\, and Akron’s 30 for the Future award. \nThe lecture is open to the public. Buy ticket for the dinner at the links below: $30 for members and the pubic; $10 for students.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-akron-section-award-evening-lecture/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St. Suite 112\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T170000
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SUMMARY:ACS - Akron Section Award - Afternoon Lecture
DESCRIPTION:James M. Egan\, Assistant Professor of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering\nThe University of Akron \nTuesday\, Nov. 12\nAfternoon Lecture: 3:00 PM\, Mary Gladwin Hall 111\, University of Akron \nAbstract: The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide into polymers offers a sustainable\, low-cost\, and low-emission approach for developing high-performance materials without competing for land-use or food resources. This talk will present the catalytic coupling of butadiene with CO2 as a paradigm for accessing a diverse range of monomers which exhibit divergent reactivity. By controlling the chemical pathways\, polymers with a range of thermomechanical\, degradability\, and chemical recyclability have been discovered. Specifically\, this talk will present our mechanistic studies into the tandem conjugate and ring-opening polymerization of unsaturated lactones from butadiene/CO2. These products have found use in cleavable thermosets for recyclable carbon fiber composites and as biodegradable elastomers. \nBio: James Eagan is an assistant professor at the University of Akron School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering.  He holds a PhD in chemistry from Columbia University and is the recipient of the AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize\, NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award\, and Akron’s 30 for the Future award. \nThis afternoon lecture is free and open to the public.  No reservation is required. Note that the evening lecture and dinner are on the next day (Nov 13) and are listed separately on this website.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-akron-section-award-2/
LOCATION:MGH 111\, University of Akron\, Akron\, OH\, 44325\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:SPE - Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Plan for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 17\, 2024\n8:00 AM  5:00 PM\nCorporate College Conference Center (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM SCOPE: The Cleveland Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) invites you to attend a 1-day technical conference & exhibition showcasing innovative developments in materials\, processing and equipment for the additive manufacturing industry. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: This conference is specifically designed to inform\, update and educate plastic processors about implementing new additive manufacturing technologies.  Learn how these technologies can help improve performance and productivity\, while reducing cost. \nPRESENTATIONS: Hear technical presentations on the newest advances in additive manufacturing related to: design\, materials development\, processing equipment and enabling technologies\, new applications and more. \nEXHIBITS: See exhibits from engineering plastic suppliers\, compounders\, molders\, design and engineering firms and machinery suppliers. Experts will show you how to apply the latest technologies to your next project or program. \nKeynote Speaker: Eve Vitale – SPE Foundation Chief Executive \nConference includes a full day of technical presentations\, plenary and keynote presentations on business trends; breakfast\, lunch and breaks; exhibits of advanced technologies and an evening networking reception. \nPlease submit your reservation by October 12 at this link.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-additive-manufacturing-printing-the-plan-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Corporate College Conference Center\, 4400 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, 44128\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20241003T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T133214Z
UID:2200-1729099800-1729110600@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ACESS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:ACS Rubber Division office\, 306 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240921T203940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T203940Z
UID:2154-1728583200-1728594000@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ACS - Joint Akron\, Cleveland and NEO Sections Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland Poison Symposia \nLead has been known to be poisonous for more than 2000 years. It is rarely used as an intentional poison\, rather lead poisoning is inadvertent\, the result of mistakes. \nMark Jones\, Ph.D.\, Creative Director at MJPhD: “Lead: The Accidental Poison”\nAkbar Tyler\, CEO\, Cleveland Analytical LLC: “Lead Paint in Cleveland”\nMichael Fricke\, Ph.D.\, Councilor\, Akron ACS\, “The Cleveland Mousetrap” \nNo charge and open to the public. Please support Spirits and their staff.  Contact Mike Fricke at mfricke.phd@gmail.com to pre-order T-shirts. This event is presented with support from Lake Erie College and from an ACS LS-MEET Grant 2024.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-joint-akron-cleveland-and-neo-sections-meeting/
LOCATION:Spirits of Willoughby\, 3872 Erie St.\, Willoughby\, Ohio\, 44094\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240816T204555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T205331Z
UID:2022-1727283600-1727294400@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:SPE - ACE Laboratories Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gathering 5:00 PM \nTour groups of 5-7 \nCatered Dinner following\, $15. \nReserve by Sept 20.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-ace-laboratories-tour/
LOCATION:ACE Laboratories\, 6800 N Chestnut St.\, Suite C\, Ravenna\, OH\, 44266\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240905T150551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T150551Z
UID:2075-1727197200-1727208000@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ORG - Fall Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Rubber Group Fall Technical Meeting \nAgenda:\n4:00 – Dinner Ticket / Membership Sales\n4:30 – Technical Presentations\n6:00 – Social Hour\n7:00 – Dinner \nBuy tickets at link below. Advanced Reservations: $35 each ***Without prior reservation: $40 each (limited number available) \nFor more information contact  Denise Kotz at denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting OR by mail to Ohio Rubber Group\, PO Box 553\, Hudson\, OH 44236.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-fall-technical-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg\, 8971 Wilcox Dr.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44078\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240823T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T145137Z
UID:2048-1726680600-1726691400@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ACS - Joint Meeting of Akron and Cleveland Sections
DESCRIPTION:Eric Rivet\nWestern Reserve Historical Society Curator of Collections and Exhibits\n\n“Baker Electric Motor Car” \nLocation\nBaker Electric Building\, 7100 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland OH 441034410344103 \nSchedule\n5:30 pm Networking\n6:30 pm Dinner\n7:00 pm Speaker Presentation \nRegistration:  RSVP to https://www.acscleveland.org/event/2024-akron-cleveland-acs-joint-meeting/  by Sept 3.\nMenu: Chicken marsala and Stuffed Shells\, Red-skinned potatoes\, Green beans with French-fried onions\, Salad and rolls\, Desert of associated pastries\, Iced tea\, coffee\, water\, and soda. \nThe Baker Electric Motor Car: In 1909\, the Baker Electric was the best selling electric vehicle in the world.  The car was lighter than other electric cars and used twelve lead acid batteries designed by Thomas Edison who famously drove a Baker. In New York City\, there were 15\,000 on the streets and charging stations scattered throughout the area. Cleveland architect Frank B Meade designed the Baker Electric Building for Walter C Baker as his car showroom in 1910.  Rohrheimer-Brooks\, Cleveland’s top interior design studio\, designed and decorated the showrooms and associated spaces. Faced with competition from gasoline-powered automobiles production ceased in 1919. The building was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 2007 and was redeveloped into a LEED Silver certified tech incubator providing 52\,000 square feet of office and wet/dry laboratory space for emerging local companies. In 2010\, the City of Cleveland installed the city’s first public electric vehicle recharging station in front of Baker Electric. \nBiography: Eric Rivet has been a Curator of Collections and Exhibits at the WRHS since 2015. His responsibilities include planning and installing exhibitions that highlight the rich and diverse history of the region. Previously\, he was a Curator at The National WWIl Museum in New Orleans and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Louisiana State University.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-joint-meeting-of-akron-and-cleveland-sections/
LOCATION:Baker Electric Buildong\, 7100 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240719T204011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T215428Z
UID:1911-1724659200-1724700600@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ORG - Late Sumer Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Rubber Group – Late Summer Golf Outing\nEvent Information \nCall for Sponsors \nRegistration Form \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. \nEntry Fee of $165 includes golf\, lunch and dinner. \nEntry form must be received with payment by August 19\, 2024. \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
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-late-sumer-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Silver Lake Country Club\, 1325 Graham Rd\, Stow\, OH\, 44224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240719T223607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T210015Z
UID:1919-1722328200-1722333600@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:MSA - X94: STEM Roundtable: Building Skills for the Future
DESCRIPTION:X94: STEM Roundtable: Building Skills for the Future\nTuesday\, July 30 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Room 26B \nThe Microscopy and Microanalysis (M&M) annual conference this year will take in Cleveland at the Huntington Convention Center (https://mm2024.eventscribe.net/index.asp). The M&M conference is sponsored by the Microscopy Society of America\, of which the Microscopy Society of Northeast Ohio (MSNO) is our local chapter.  The MSA Education Outreach Committee organizing the X90-X94 Symposium focused on enhancing STEM education. Link: https://mmconference.microscopy.org/microscopy-outreach\n\n \nOrganizers:\nLori Harvey\, Hitachi High Technologies America\nSummer Hamilton\, Hitachi High Technologies America\nTroy Hall\, Hitachi High Technologies America \nWe will explore how to integrate varied resources to have broader\, sustainable impacts in STEM education\, including bridging K-12 outreach with undergraduate and graduate education\, and emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion which will lead to a stronger workforce for everyone.  In response to education changes in 2020 & 2021\, The HTA Inspire STEM Education Outreach Program has put forth a plan to provide an opportunity to make quality in-person and virtual experiences easily accessible to teachers as they create the classrooms of tomorrow now. The program is continuing its work with local\, national\, and international partners to provide flexible access to easy-to-use content and technology that can be used in the following learning scenarios. \nFor Free Registration or for more information on this X94: STEM Roundtable\, contact silverstein.joshua.nano@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/msno-x94-stem-roundtable-building-skills-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center\, 300 Lakeside Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240228T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T010748Z
UID:1382-1719187200-1719273599@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:Challenge Island STEAM Events
DESCRIPTION:The following STEAM camps are offered on June 24\, 2024 and others are offered though the spring and summer. \n\nSTEAM-Warts Camp of Wizards\, Spells at Shaw JCC\, Akron\, OH\nCI Road Trip USA© at Western Reserve Academy\, Husdon\, OH\nSlimetopia® 3: Slime Chefs on Deck™ at Western Reserve Academy\, Husdon\, OH\n\nSelect and register for Challenge Island camps at https://login.challenge-island.com/events.php?pid=5&location=115
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/challenge-island-steam-events/
LOCATION:OH
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ORGANIZER;CN="Challenge Island%2C Summit-Medina":MAILTO:summit-medina@challenge-island.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240412T174229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T010655Z
UID:1632-1718755200-1718841599@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ORG - Early Summer Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Rubber Group \nShotgun Start – 8:00 am\n4 Golfer Scramble \nCost:  $140 per person including golf with cart\, lunch\, dinner\, beverages\, door prize\, raffle ticket\, skill awards and prizes.\nMulligan cards are available for an additional $5 each.\nRegistration Form deadline:  May 29\, 2024.\nBuy tickets at the link below or at https://www.ohiorubbergroup.org/event/early-summer-golf-outing-2024/ \nFor questions contact Denise Kotz: denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting ; 330-697-6871.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-early-summer-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Brookledge Golf Club\, 1621 Bailey Road\, Cuyahoga Falls\, OH\, 44221\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240425T115914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T115914Z
UID:1682-1716917400-1716924600@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ADSPE - Chapter Officer Installation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Joint ADSPE/CRSPE/MVSPE Chapter Officer Installation Dinner at La Pizzeria \nSpeaker:Dennis Irwin\, current President\, Ohio Society of Professional Engieers (OSPE).
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/adspe-chapter-officer-installation-dinner/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240307T174234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T180000Z
UID:1421-1716336000-1716422399@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:MSNO - 66th Annual May Conference
DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers!\nTopics include Spectroscopy\, Microscopy\, and Analytical Chemistry in the Biological and Physical Scienses. Submit your abstract before April 19\, 2024. \nFor details go to https://www.msneo.org/2024-may-conference-by-sasmsnoacsacess.html \n \nDouble click on the above poster to enlarge the image. \n 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/msno-66th-annual-may-conference/
LOCATION:John Carroll University\, Dolan Science Center\, 1 John Carroll Blvd\, University Heights\, OH\, 44118
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240412T125848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T131957Z
UID:1620-1716224400-1716235200@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:SPE - Awards Night
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 20\, 2024\n\nGathering: 5:00 PM \nDinner: 6:00 PM\nProgram 7:00 PM\n\n\nRaintree Golf and Event Center (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the last Akron SPE meeting of the season as we present various awards and scholarships. Use the link below for registration and payment.  Reserve by May 17.  Dinner tickets $35; honorees\, scholarship winners (plus one additional guest) are free. \nSpeaker for the Evening – Brian Anderson\, Vice President\, Polymer Industry Cluster at the Greater Akron Chamber \nA Transformational Economy through Polymer Industry Innovation \nAbstract: This talk delves into the inception and impact of the Polymer Industry Cluster initiative\, aimed at harnessing the robust assets and capabilities within the northeast Ohio’s polymer industry to propel innovation and steer the economy towards unprecedented growth. Through a collaborative effort spanning industry\, higher education\, government\, and non-profit sectors\, a series of development projects have been designed to ignite substantial and enduring economic expansion. The discussion explores how strategic partnerships\, thoughtful planning\, and collaboration have led to the designation of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area as the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub of the United States.  The Polymer Industry Cluster is working to leverage funding opportunities such as the Ohio Innovation Hub and EDA Tech Hubs programs\, potentially injecting over $100 million into the economy to fuel transformative growth. Attendees will gain insights into the blueprint for catalyzing innovation\, driving growth\, and positioning the region at the forefront of the polymer industry’s evolution.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/spe-awards-night/
LOCATION:Raintree Golf and Event Center\, 4350 Mayfair Rd\, Uniontown\, OH\, 44685\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20231227T160247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T160247Z
UID:1178-1715794200-1715799600@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ACESS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ACS Rubber Division office   306 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.\, Akron\, OH \nThis will be a hybrid\, in-person and virtual\, meeting with a Zoom link to be sent to Board members.  All members of ACESS member societies are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:ACS Rubber Division office\, 306 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240227T165855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T165855Z
UID:1375-1714204800-1714228200@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:Goodyear STEM Career Day - Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Middle School\nSTEM Career Day 2024\nGrades 6-8 \nREGISTER NOW \nRegistration Closes 3/31/2024
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/goodyear-stem-career-day-middle-school/
LOCATION:Firestone CLC\, 470 Castle Blvd\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20231227T161002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T174944Z
UID:1180-1713373200-1713384000@www.acessinc.org
SUMMARY:ACESS Presidents and Advisors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of the presidents of ACESS member societies and of the ACESS Advisors. All ACESS officers and delegates are also invited. \nKeynote: Brian Anderson\n              Vice-President Polymer Industry Cluster\, Greater Akron Chamber\n‘             ACESS Advisor\n \nApril 17 at the Holiday Inn Express\, 3150 West Market St \, Fairlawn OH 44333\n5:00  PM    Cash bar and Networking in the Aspen-West Room\n6:00  PM    Dinner\n6:45 PM     Program \nCost: $32 including buffet\, drinks and cash bar.  Buy tickets online at the link below. \n \n“A Transformational Economy through Polymer Industry Innovation” \nThis talk delves into the inception and impact of the Polymer Industry Cluster initiative\, aimed at harnessing the robust assets and capabilities within the northeast Ohio’s polymer industry to propel innovation and steer the economy towards unprecedented growth. Through a collaborative effort spanning industry\, higher education\, government\, and non-profit sectors\, a series of development projects have been designed to ignite substantial and enduring economic expansion. The discussion explores how strategic partnerships\, thoughtful planning\, and collaboration have led to the designation of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area as the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub of the United States.  The Polymer Industry Cluster is working to leverage funding opportunities such as the Ohio Innovation Hub and EDA Tech Hubs programs\, potentially injecting over $100 million into the economy to fuel transformative growth. Attendees will gain insights into the blueprint for catalyzing innovation\, driving growth\, and positioning the region at the forefront of the polymer industry’s evolution. \nBio:  Brian Anderson is the Vice President of the Polymer Industry Cluster for the Greater Akron Chamber. Brian leads the Polymer Industry Cluster Initiative of Northeast Ohio\, as well as the data and regional economic analysis functions of the organization. Prior to the Chamber\, Brian worked at a wearable technology start-up and a regional bank. He decided to make a move because he wanted to contribute to an organization that he felt could improve the region and the lives of its residents. Brian received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Emmanuel College in Boston where he was also a three-sport collegiate athlete. From there\, he attended The University of Akron for his MBA\, and University of Texas – San Antonio for his master’s degree in finance. Brian and his wife Casey like to travel\, cook\, and are dedicated fans and season ticket holders of the University of Akron men’s soccer team. \nPolymer Cluster and Tech Hub up-dates \n 
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acess-presidents-and-advisors-meeting/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Fairlawn\, 3150 West Market Street\, Fairlawn\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20240324T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T221624Z
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SUMMARY:ACS - 2024 Crano Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:DR. EMILY DERBYSHIRE\nProfessor of Chemistry at Duke University \n“Unraveling the Mysteries of Parasites” \n \nThe Crano Lecture: April 16 at 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Missing Falls Brewery\nMorning technical lecture: 9:00 AM\, University of Akron\, Auburn Science and Engineering Center 122 \nThe Crano Memorial Lecture Series honors Dr. John Crano\, a chemist at PPG who had been instrumental in developing the photochromic materials for PPG’s polycarbonate eyeglass lenses.  This technology has become the basis for Transitions® eyeglasses.  Dr. Crano was a previous Chair of the Akron Section and an active ACS member for many years. \nBio.  Emily Derbyshire is an Associate Professor of chemistry at Duke University. She is also an Associate Professor of cell biology\, and Assistant Professor in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. She earned her doctoral degree (2008) in chemistry from the UC Berkley.  The Derbyshire Lab uses both chemical tools and biological methods to uncover novel aspects of malaria parasite biology with the ultimate aim of identifying druggable targets. Projects range from developing assays for phenotypic and target-based screens to exploring biological pathways and identifying small molecules with potential therapeutic value. Their interdisciplinary collaborative program integrates chemical biology\, molecular biology and biochemistry to globally interrogate parasite biology. \nThe morning technical lecture will be held at the University of Akron\, Auburn Science and Engineering Center 122\, 9:00 AM on April 16\, 2024 “Chemical biology approaches to reveal parasite vulnerabilities”\nAbstract: Parasites have evolved to manipulate their host cells to survive\, but many mysteries remain about this intricate process. Within a single liver cell\, the Plasmodium parasite undergoes a transformation and then expands into a cohort of thousands that assaults our red blood cells and causes disease. To uncover molecular events that drive this elusive developmental stage of the parasite\, the Derbyshire lab employs chemical biology\, biochemistry and genomics. Through an integrative approach\, we develop and utilize small molecule probes\, gene sequencing technologies and forward genetic screens in liver cells to discover parasite and host processes critical to Plasmodium parasite infection. Our findings highlight the dependence of Plasmodium on host factors and reveal parasite vulnerabilities that may be exploited for future disease control efforts. \nThe Crano Lecture (evening) is entitled “Unraveling the Mysteries of Parasites”.\n            Missing Falls Brewery\n‘           540 S. Main St. Suite 112\n‘           Akron\, OH 44311\nSchedule\n            5:30 pm Social-Networking\n‘           6:15 pm Dinner\n‘           6:45 pm Speaker Presentation\nDinner     Sandwiches\, Pasta\, and Salad Buffet with a Cash Bar \nRegistration:  Buy tickets online at the link below.\nPlease include comment in registration or e-mail chair@akronacs.org to alert us of any dietary restrictions. \nCost for Dinner (Speaker Presentation is Free to the Public)\n            –  $15 for Employed Members and the General Public (increases to $20 if register after 4/8)\n‘           –  $5 for Students\, Retirees\, and Unemployed (increases to $10 if register after 4/8)\n‘           –  Free for Junior Award Member (+1 Guest) and Members being recognized for 50\, 60\, and 70 years of ACS membership
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-2024-crano-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St. Suite 112\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211759
CREATED:20230820T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T161703Z
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SUMMARY:ORG - Spring Technical Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting 2024\nApril 16\, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nChanged Venue:  Goodyear Polymer Center\, The University of Akron \nAgenda:\n5:00 – Dinner Ticket / Membership Sales – 3rd Floor Atrium\n5:30 – Technical Presentations – Goodyear Auditorium\n7:00 – Social Hour\, Hors D’oeuvres\, and Student Poster Session – 3rd Floor Atrium \nAdvanced Reservations: $35 each (Without prior reservation: $40 each – limited number available).\nStudents are free\, but must register at the link below.\nBuy tickets or register at the link below )preferred)\, OR email reservations to Denise Kotz at denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting OR mail to Ohio Rubber Group\, PO Box 553\, Hudson\, OH 44236. \nTechnical Presentations \n“A Supramolecular Voyage on Elastomers”\nLi Jia\, Professor of Polymer Science and Chemistry\, The University of Akron\nB-Alanine oligomers with a precise length possess an extraordinary propensity to form B-sheets\, and the B-sheets stack to form three-dimensional crystals. In this presentation\, B-alanine as a highly effective reinforcing element of thermoplastic elastomers will be first discussed. The reinforcement is attributable to the hierarchically assembled supramolecular structure composed of the B-sheet crystal and a brush layer of hydrocarbon polymer covalently connected be the surface of the B-sheet crystal. The morphology of the B-sheet-based supramolecular assembly can be tailored to range from fibrous with the longest dimension on the order of hundreds of nanometers to particulate with all three dimensions within twenty nanometers. The fibrous and particulate assemblies reinforce the elastomer in similar manners and only differ in small details. Application of the supramolecular reinforcement strategy to thermoset rubbers has also been explored and will be discussed. Next\, an application of B-alanine additives for recycling of ground rubber particles will be presented. The B-alanine additive engenders surface devulcanization of ground rubber particles (GRPs) and a spatially resolved acceleration of vulcanization of GRP-virgin rubber blends. The combination of such surface activity and reactivity improves the adhesion and eliminates the modulus contrast between GRPs and virgin rubber while keeping the necessary scorch time of vulcanization. The toughness of the resultant GRP-virgin rubber blend is significantly improved by a very small amount of the reactive B-alanine additive. \n“Very High Structure Carbon Blacks to Address Challenges in Tire Compound Performance”\nLewis B. Tunnicliffe\, Rubber Carbon Black R&D Director\, Birla Carbon\nOne of the fundamental properties of carbon black is its degree of structure. Structure of carbon black plays an important role in controlling many rubber compound properties by screening or occluding significant amounts of rubber matrix. These structure-property relationships will be briefly reviewed along with their implications for rubber compound design. Birla Carbon’s range of very high structure (VHS) carbon blacks will be discussed\, and their in-rubber performance in model truck tread formulations will be reviewed with a focus on improved abrasion resistance and hysteresis versus conventional carbon blacks. Benefits in terms of hysteresis and total tire rolling resistance are explored further using finite element analyses of truck tires at steady rolling conditions. \nPANEL DISCUSSION “Career Pathways”\nMasoud Rasavi\, Senior Materials Scientist\, Bridgestone Americas\nJacob Spoolstra\, Manufacturing Process Engineer\, The Kong Company\nMD Bhuiyan\, Sr. Principal Engineer – Research\, Collins Aerospace\nLewis B. Tunnicliffe\, Rubber Carbon Black R&D Director\, Birla Carbon\nThe panel will be focused on Career Pathways. They will discuss how they ended up in their current roles and the paths they took to get there. There will be tips for the students trying to enter the industry as well as for industry professionals looking to advance or change roles. The panelists may also touch on some hurdles they’ve faced and how they overcame them.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/org-spring-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Goodyear Ppolymer Center – The University of Akron\, Akron\, 44325\, United States
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