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October 08, 2019 10:10 PM

Rubber Division kicks off 2019 International Elastomer Conference

Rubber & Plastics News Staff
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    Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
    ACS Rubber Division Chair Mike Morrow is flanked by Rubber Division staff members Melanie Avdeyev (left) and Gretchen Cermak during the Chair’s Reception on Sunday night in Cleveland. The Rubber Division’s International Elastomer Conference runs Oct. 8-10 in Cleveland.
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    Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
    Chuck Lenk of Laur Silicone and his wife Denise attend the Chair’s Reception, which kicked off the ACS Rubber Division’s International Elastomer Conference this week in Cleveland.
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    Bruce Meyer, Rubber & Plastics News
    Leo Goss of Lanxess with his wife Martha during the Chair’s Reception Sunday night to kick off the Rubber Division’s International Elastomer Conference, being held Oct. 8-10 in Cleveland.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Attendees register for the International Elastomer Conference.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Ramani Narayan, a professor with Michigan State University, gives the keynote presentation at the International Elastomers Conference.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Rubber Division Chair Mike Morrow presents keynote speaker Ramani Narayan with a small gift.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Rubber Division Chair Mike Morrow cuts the ribbon, opening the expo.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber and Plastics News
    Rubber Division Chair Mike Morrow cuts the ribbon, opening the expo.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    IEC attendees can stop by Rubber Zone to challenge one another to a game of putt-putt billiards, Connect Four, Jenga or Scrabble.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News.
    Andy was here, obviously.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Dow employees use the virtual reality booth to take a tour of the company's R&D center in Texas.
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    Erin Pustay, Rubber & Plastics News
    Dow employee Vicki Johnson takes a turn in the virtual reality station at the Dow booth.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Kelly Boyer, a barista with Cafe Arnone, makes lattes at the Hexpol booth.
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    Erin Pustay Beaven, Rubber & Plastics News
    Hexpol offered coffee, lattes and biscotti at its booth.

    CLEVELAND—The ACS Rubber Division's 2019 International Elastomer Conference kicked off Oct. 8 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland with a keynote presentation, the opening of the conference expo and an array of networking opportunities.

    The keynote presentation, given by Ramani Narayan, a distinguished professor of chemical engineering and material sciences at Michigan State University, explored the viability of biodegradable polymers while challenging the traditional understanding biobased materials.

    Rubber Division Chair Mike Morrow welcomed attendees to the International Elastomer Conference expo with a traditional ribbon cutting event. The expo, in addition to offering the opportunity to explore some of the new trends and technologies throughout the industry, also encouraged attendees to network and collaborate.

    The Rubber Division, this year, sponsored a special area dubbed the Rubber Zone. Here, attendees can challenge colleagues and friends to games such as putt-putt billiards, Connect Four, Scrabble or Jenga.

    In addition to the technical presentations that continue throughout the day on Oct. 9 and 10, the IEC will feature several special events.

    The 16th annual Student Colloquium will take place Oct. 9 and presentations will be given throughout the day.

    From 11-11:30 a.m. Oct. 9 Rubber Division volunteers will detail the ways in which giving time and energy back to the organization have been a rewarding experience.

    The 25-Year Luncheon Club will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the Young Professionals Forum following from 1-2 p.m.

    A career fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 , and the event will conclude with the Business and Awards Meeting, set for 2-3 p.m. that day.

    Throughout the week, the Rubber Division also is taking time to thank longtime Executive Director Ed Miller, who will retire after 19 years with the organization. The group also is celebrating with Lakisha Miller-Barclay, who was selected to serve as the next executive director.

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