Students Poster and Awards Information

Student Poster Session

If you are a graduate or undergraduate student conducting research related to polymer foam, consider participating in the SPE FOAMS® 2023 Student Poster Session.

Benefits

Free admission to SPE FOAMS® 2023.

An opportunity to win a Best Poster Award up to $500 for 1st place.

An opportunity to win up to $1000 in travel reimbursement via the SPE Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards.

Opportunities to network with fellow students, peers, and experts in the field of foams.

How to Participate

Submit a 100-200 words abstract including title, authors, and affiliation to Dr. Judith Martin de León by August 31, 2023.

Create a poster that will fit in a 48” wide 36” tall space (you will receive an email from Dr. Martin de León concerning details on poster mounting).

Print your poster and bring it to the first day of the conference.

Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards

Two $1000 scholarships are offered for selected undergraduate /graduate students in the plastics/foams area attending the SPE FOAMS®2023 Conference (October 17-20, 2023) in Taipei, Taiwan.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students.

Must major in or take courses relevant to a career in the plastics/polymer industry.

Good academic standing with their schools (GPA > 3.0).

Must attend the SPE FOAMS®2023 conference.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application by August 31, 2023, to Dr. Shu-Kai Yeh, including:

One-page statement of your qualifications, educational and career goals in the plastics/foams industry.

100 to 200-word explanation for why you want to attend SPE FOAMS® 2023.

High school and/or university transcript for the past 2 years.

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Refund Policy for Events

Full refunds, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted until September 15, 2023. No refunds will be granted after September 15, 2023.

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