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  • Are you ready to present your innovative research and cutting-edge developments at one of the most prominent technical conferences in the plastics industry? We invite you to share your groundbreaking research and advancements at ANTEC® 2025, taking place March 3-6, 2025, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA. Presenting at ANTEC® offers the opportunity to reach an international audience of industry leaders, scientists, academics, and decision-makers in the field of plastics. We are seeking presentations that explore the latest developments in plastics technologies, polymer research, new materials, and innovative processes. Contributions that address scientific, technical, or industrial challenges and their potential solutions are highly encouraged. Time is running out – abstracts due on October 4th! Submit your abstract now.
     


  • Unlocking additional benefits provides you with more opportunities to advance your career-building education. Premium Membership includes all Professional Member benefits PLUS 10+ Select webinars, additional discounts, and more technical resources. Join now as a Premium Member OR upgrade your current membership and reap major membership rewards!


  • SPE recently announced its accreditation with the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This noteworthy distinction establishes SPE as a primary constituent within UNEA’s esteemed scientific and technological community. SPE President Conor Carlin expressed his enthusiasm about this significant milestone, stating, “This accreditation marks a pivotal moment for SPE and its stakeholders." 


  • Dr. Asami Nakai has been appointed Editor of SPE's technical journal, Polymer Composites, effective July 1, 2024. Nakai brings a wealth of academic and research experience to her new role. She graduated from the Faculty of Textile Science at Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT) in 1994, earned a M. Eng. from KIT’s Department of Polymer Science and Engineering in 1996, and completed her D. Eng. at the University of Tokyo in 1999. She has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and 19 book chapters and has chaired international conferences in polymer and composites science.


 

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