The domestic supply chain for many products seriously challenged during these times of COVID-19.

"Resistance is futile." The iconic line from Star Trek may have been delivered on the silver screen as the Borg sought dominance over the human race. But for Richard Spontak, distinguished professor at N.C. State University and leader of the materials and morphology group there, two highly specialized elastomer solutions on which he and his team are working may prove to be the dominant approaches to life-threatening pathogens—including the novel coronavirus.

The ACS Rubber Division is accepting abstracts for presentations at the 199th Technical Meeting.

MonTech Rubber Testing Instruments is showcasing two new options for its rubber process analyzers, rheometers and Mooney viscometers at this year's virtual International Elastomer Conference.

The ACS Rubber Division is bringing together women from around the industry to continue the discussions that began at last year's International Elastomer Conference.

The ACS Rubber Division is leaning into its partnership with RubberHeart to expand international educational outreach opportunities for students.

AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division has made the decision to take its 2020 International Elastomer Conference virtual because of the continued impact of the coronavirus global pandemic.

AKRON—The Rubber Division has extended its deadline to submit abstracts for the 2020 International Elastomer Conference in Knoxville, Tenn., taking place Oct. 20-22.

AKRON—The ACS Rubber Division's deadline to submit abstracts for the 198th Technical Meeting and Student Colloquium is fast approaching.