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SUMMARY:AIA - Archaeology Lecture at UA
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 3rd at 5:15 pm\, Prof. Tara Prakash will deliver a talk “The Representation of Ramses II’s Enemies on the Battle of Kadesh Reliefs.” The speaker will be joining us remotely to deliver the talk\, but we will gather in person in Leigh Hall 214 so that we can use that classroom’s technology to have a robust Q&A with Dr. Prakash.  Leigh Hall stands opposite Bierce Library in the heart of campus; the closest parking areas are the North Campus Parking Deck and Lot 14:https://maps.uakron.edu/ . If you have not visited UA recently\, you’ll see that the parking garages are now under private corporate management. Please be certain to follow any posted signage regarding parking restrictions or costs.  Street parking is also available nearby. \nWhether you are a member of the AIA or not and would like to listen in over Zoom\, please email Elisha Ann Dumser at (edumser@uakron.edu) so that she can send you the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/aia-archaeology-lecture-at-ua/
LOCATION:Leigh Hall 214\, The University of Akron\, Akron\, OH\, 44325\, United States
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SUMMARY:ACS Student Affiliates - KSU Honors Week Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Kent State University Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society present: \nHonors Week Poster Session \nApril 15\, 2024\nIntegrated Science Building Lobby\, Kent State University\n5:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nBoth undergraduate and graduate students in STEM discipline from Kent State and area institutions will be presenting their research. Awards will be given for best undergraduate and best graduate student posters\, and there will be refreshments and a raffle. This event is open to all who would like to attend\, and for any students who wish to register\, registration will be open until 5pm Wednesday\, April 3 at https://kentsaacs.com/2024-poster-session.
URL:https://www.acessinc.org/event/acs-student-affiliates-ksu-honors-week-poster-session/
LOCATION:Kent State University – Integrated Science Esplanade Commons\, 1175 University Esplanade\, Kent\, Ohio\, OH\, 44242\, United States
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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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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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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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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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