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Frontiers in “Functional Polymers: A Symposium in Honor of Prof. S. D. Worley ”

In 2003, The College of Sciences and Mathematics established Dead Day Symposia to be held on the day between the end of spring classes and the start of final examinations.  These symposia were set to be identified with the "Frontiers In" title as a means of bringing together investigators who have undertaken work at the forefront of research that is of an interdisciplinary nature. It is with that as a backdrop that the College is delighted that Frontiers in Functional Polymers is the topic of our 6th anniversary symposium.

The blending of chemistry, physics and biology has found continuous application in the study of polymers. Rarely has that interface seen such diversity of success as is now occurring in functional polymers. These matrices are endowed with optic and/or electronic properties tat are finding cost-efficient, accessible, and useful mechanical property applications in number of areas, including : biomimetic materials, drug delivery, fuel cells, nanotemplating, and semiconductors. They are also finding beneficial use in the green chemistry revolution that is now underway.

We are pleased that the symposium has brought together leading scientists pursuing a variety of opportunities for functional polymers. It is also an honor for my colleagues and me that this event recognizes Professor S. D. Worley, himself a successful investigator in this area of research, and equally a wonderful colleague and long-time contributor to Auburn University. Biochemistry. Prof

Stewart W. Schneller
Dean, College of Sciences &  Mathematics
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
 

LOCATION: Sciences Center Auditorium

Below is a list of all those who have agreed to participate

  Confirmed List Title Abstract
Kenneth J. Wynne, (Virginia Commonwealth University) “Polyoxetane and Poly(co-oxetanes): Unexpected and Unprecedented Surface Science.” Abstract
Jeff Williams, (HaloSource Incorporated) “Taking a functional polymer from the benchtop to the consumer marketplace: a commercialization odyssey.” Abstract
Gang Sun, (University of California, Davis) “Halamine Chemistry: Polymeric Cyclic to Polymeric Acyclic Structures” Abstract
Thomas H. Epps, (University of Delaware) “Block Copolymers: A Feasible Route to Generating Functional Nano-materials” Abstract
Kenneth R. Carter, (University of Massachusetts Amherst) “Patterning of Electronic and Optical Organic Materials” Abstract