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SUMMARY:Spring Technical Meeting - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n5:00 – Registration\, Bar Opens\, Buffet Dinner Opens \n5:30 – Technical Presentations \n7:00 – Open Networking \nPLEASE NOTE:  CHANGE IN VENUE!\nThis event will be held at Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St.\, Akron.\n  \nAdvanced Reservations:  $35 each \n***Without prior reservation:  $40 each (limited number).  We highly encourage you to pay in advance for this meeting\, due to the setup\, which is one large room.  “Pay at the Door” will only be available until 5:30 pm because the Technical Presentations start at that time. \nFREE to Students\, but you must make a reservation in advance. \nEmail reservations to Denise Kotz at denisekotz@strategicrealm.consulting OR mail to Ohio Rubber Group\, PO Box 553\, Hudson\, OH 44236. \nSpring Technical Meeting Reservation Form \nPay in Advance for this meeting!  This is now the Preferred Method of Payment because fees are lower. \nPlease 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. \nClick here to register and pay in advance with PayPal \n**Please note that your PayPal receipt will be from ACESS (Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies).  This is correct. \nParking is available in the large lot in back. \n****Please turn off cell phones during the presentations****\nTechnical Presentations:\n“Exploring the Failure Mechanisms of Elastomeric Systems” \nAsal Yousefi Siavoshani\, Graduate Research Assistant\, Department of Polymer Science\, The University of Akron \nThis study investigates the fundamental mechanisms governing delayed rupture and fracture in elastomeric systems\, with a particular focus on the roles of bond dissociation kinetics and chain dynamics. \n  \n“New “Swiss Army Knife” Molecule for Safety and Technical Performance” \nJustine Guironnet\, Key Account Manager\, Rhein Chemie / Lanxess \nLanxess proposes an innovative and safe molecule that can be used in all types of compounds\, like a Swiss army knife. Thanks to the chemistry of this molecule\, mechanical properties are improved\, blooming is avoided and toxic chemistry could be removed. \n  \nPANEL DISCUSSION: “Beyond Business Cards: Turning Networking into Opportunity” \nFred Carter\, Strategic-Partner\, Schooley Mitchell \nMike McDonnell\, Business Development Manager\, Ace Laboratories \nNetworking isn’t just about swapping business cards—it’s about building real connections that open doors. This presentation shares how professional societies\, industry groups\, and volunteer organizations can expand networks\, deepen relationships\, and create career opportunities.  Drawing from experiences with the Ohio Rubber Group\, the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society\, the Polymer Industry Cluster\, Rotary\, and Scouting\, this session offers practical tips for getting involved\, taking on leadership roles\, and leveraging connections for job interviews\, career growth\, and personal enjoyment. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional\, learn how to make networking work for you—with a bit of humor along the way. \n  \n****Please turn off cell phones during the presentations****
URL:https://www.ohiorubbergroup.org/event/spring-technical-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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