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Chairmen's Note

Benefits of the Symposium

Short Course Breakdown

Exhibitor's Registration Form

New Orleans & Mardi Gras

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship Form

History of Plenary Speakers

Table of Contents2019 WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

01 Polymer Science &Engineering A brief overview of our program

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02 Important DatesMark your calendar so you don't miss

any of these important dates!

03 Our Purpose Learn more about who we are and

how your participation helps students

of Polymer Science

05 Short Courses Intensive 2 - 3 Day training with our

Polymer Science faculty

2019 All rights reserved. Author: Melanie Bryan Heusser | Senior Program Manager | The Waterborne Symposium

07 ExhibitingDetails and pricing on our

Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall

11 Student Highlights Meet the students you are helping to

support

15 SponsorshipsReview opportunities for your

company to participate

09 TravelHotel Accomodations

On behalf of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), we

seek your company’s participation at the 46th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and

Powder Coatings Symposium to be held February 24 - March 1, 2019, in New Orleans, LA.

The Waterborne Symposum is a renowned

technical forum dealing with coatings and related fields, with a focus on sustainable materials and practices.  Paper presentations cover new and

emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization,

application and markets in the field of surface coatings. 

In addition to th main technical program, the symposium also includes three short courses (Sunday - Tuesday), a student poster session

(including a meet and greet reception with USM students), and a three-day Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall featuring technical tabletop exhibits.

Robson F. Storey & James W. Rawlins

a note from our chairmen

To discuss how your company can participate or if you have any questions, please contact our program manager at melanie.heusser@usm.edu or 601.266.4475.

 Polymer Science & Engineering at USM

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OUR PROGRAM

ABOUT  POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING The Polymer Science and Engineering program consists of 11 full-time faculty members, 5 active emeritus faculty members, and 1 research faculty member.  Of these 17 individuals, seven are particularly associated with the coatings education and research program: Lochhead, Rawlins, Storey, Azoulay, Simon, Patton, and Thames. The vast majority of students studying Polymer Science and Engineering are full time.  These students pursue programs of study leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Polymer Science (PSC), Bachelor of Science in Polymer Science and Engineering (PSE), Master of Science in Polymer Science and Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Science and Engineering.  The undergraduate and graduate programs receive equal emphasis, and the enrollment for undergraduate students has shown unprecedented growth in recent years with the addition of our Polymer Science and Engineering Degree.   Our undergraduate program has increased dramatically over the last five years (see chart on left). A greater proportion of the undergraduate curriculum (as compared to the graduate curriculum) is devoted strictly to coatings education. A larger proportion of B.S. graduates accept their first jobs in the coatings industry.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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IMPORTANT DATES MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Welcome to the International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium. Unlike other coatings conferences, we are strictly non-profit. Our profits primarily fund undergraduate scholarships and recruiting efforts.  We strive to be the elite resource for highly qualified employees entering the field of coatings and related polymer industries.  Your involvement at the Waterborne Symposium makes this possible! We want to thank you for your participation at our event and your support of our Polymer Science & Engineering program at The University of Southern Mississippi.  

Online Registration Opens, November 1, 2018 Early Bird Registration Discount Ends December 2, 2018 at Midnight

Short Courses: Sunday - Tuesday, February 24 - 26

Technical Symposium: Wednesday – Friday, February 27 - March 1

Expert Panel Session: Wednesday, February 27

Technology Showcase:  Tuesday – Thursday, February 26 - 28Student Poster Session: Thursday, February 28

February 24 -

March 1, 2019

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Our Purpose   $ 199 ,545 IN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

HAVE BEEN AWARDED FROM WATERBORNE PROCEEDS OVER THE LAST 7 ACADEMIC

YEARS.

Purpose of the Symposium Financial proceeds of the Symposium are very important to USM and thePolymer Science and Engineering program.  Apart from supporting various elements of academic program development including graduate student stipends, new faculty development, equipment acquisition and maintenance, the funds generated by the symposium are used to provide scholarships for undergraduate

students majoring in Polymer Science  and Polymer Science & Engineering, most of whom enter the coatings or related polymer industries upon graduation. These scholarships are critical to the University’s efforts to recruit the highest achieving students into our program.

$199,545 in undergraduate scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Benefits of theSymposium

How it benefits industry: Our goal is to train the

finest polymer scientists and engineers and to be the

elite resource for highly qualified employees in these

fields.

How it benefits academia: The sympoisum

provides an outlet for academia representatives

(both domestic and international) to showcase the

research they are doing and offer insight into the

future of the industry.

Who typically attends Waterborne? Waterborne

attendees typically include, coatings formulators,

R&D scientists/chemists, technical managers and

technical sales managers in the coatings and

related fields, academic/government,  marketing

executives, owners of small paint companies,

coatings end users, coatings

2019 WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

 applicators/technicians, academicians and

students of chemistry/polymers/coatings.  The vast

majority (75-85%) of Waterborne attendees are

employed in private industry, the rest coming from 

Academic and government.

"50 UNDERGRADUATE

SCHOLARSHIPS WERE

AWARDED IN 2016 - 17

ACADEMIC YEAR VALUED

AT OVER $40,000"

MISSION STATEMENT

To administer the preeminent educational/technical

forum in the United States directed to the science

and technology of surface coatings and to provide

revenue to support and advance Polymer Science

and Engineering program at The University of

Southern Mississippi.

Short Courses HELD PRIOR TO THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM TECHNICAL SESSION

FEBRUARY  24 -   26 , 2019

BASIC LEVEL: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COATINGS (1 DAY ADD ON COURSE) *This an optional 1-day add on before the 2-Day Short Courses. Not available individually.

BEGINNER LEVEL: THE SCIENCE OF FORMULATING

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED LEVEL: REFORMULATING TO WATERBORNE COATINGS STATISTICAL DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS  

Train your team and expand your knowledge. Short and intense training sessions. Addresses the challenges of reviewing the latest in coatings science. Accelerate new careers in coatings with our basic short course or catch up with current scientific literature in our more advanced short courses. 

For more information, visit www.waterbornesymposium.com

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Short Courses

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T h e F u n d a m e n t a l s o f

C o a t i n g s | T h e S c i e n c e

o f F o r m u l a t i n g James W. Rawlins Professor of Polymer Science

Beginning / Intermediate Level

r e f o r m u l a t i n g t o

wa t e r b o r n e c o a t i n g s Robson F. Storey Bennett Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science

Intermediate/Advanced Level

S t a t i s t i c a l D e s i g n o f

Ex p e r i m e n t s Sarah E. Morgan  Associate Director and Professor of Polymer Science Les Goff Founder and President, Goff Consulting LLC

Intermediate/Advanced Level

Exhibitors TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE EXHIBIT HALL  

OPEN FEBRUARY  26 -   28 , 2019

Booth Pricing and Information

Á La Carte Booth: $1250

Double Booth: $2500 -Purchase  EXHIBITOR ONLY passes for $500 -Purchase  FULL CONFERENCE passes for $850 / $950 *Booths are á la carte - all personnel will need to purchase the appropriate pass

Why Exhibit at the Waterborne Symposium? This internationally recognized four day event will bring together global leaders in the field of coatings science for insight, education and networking – all in an engaging, new conference format and more personalized setting.  

Be prepared to engage one-on- one with our attendees; develop, strengthen and establish new contacts; learn from industry leaders; and be inspired by your profession all over again. Join us in New Orleans for this unmatched opportunity to learn, share and grow.

For more information, visit www.waterbornesymposium.com

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Travel

ASTOR CROWNE PLAZA We encourage all attendees to stay in our conference hotel as this helps us meet our obligations. Should you need help making your hotel reservations, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you! As hotels typically sell out in the Mardi Gras season, we recommend that you make your hotel reservations as early as possible. *We have sold out the last three years.

SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM RATE: $209.00   Please call the Astor Crowne Plaza at 1-877-227-6963 and mention "Waterborne Symposium"  or use the reservations link on our website to receive the discounted symposium rate of $209.00.       Check-in: 3 PM  Check out: 12 PM Attendees receive complimentary WiFi in their guest rooms  

Hotel registration cut-off date is Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm CST -  Rooms cannot be guaranteed at the discounted rate after this date. Should you have any trouble or need help, please contact Melanie Bryan Heusser for assistance at melanie.heusser@usm.edu or by calling 601.266.4475.

For more information, visit www.waterbornesymposium.com/hotel

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New Orleans

We welcome you to the annual International Waterborne Symposium in stunning New Orleans, Louisiana. Enjoy your stay in New Orleans by taking advantage of the round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival, famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. Within walking distance of your hotel, you'll find the world famous Cafe Du Monde, the French Quarter Market, spa services, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar and the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral among many other must see venues. A short drive away,  you can enjoy the beautiful city park, the garden district, and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Mardi Gras The most popular time to visit New Orleans is the extended weekend before Mardi Gras (the weekend after the Waterborne Symposium). Come then and you'll be sure to catch the most popular parades, like Endymion, Bacchus, Zulu, Rex and all of the festive celebrations throughout the whole city. The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on Feb. 24, 1857 by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests. Experienced revelers know to bring a large bag with them so they can haul away all the beads and trinkets they will catch from the parades!

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According to the Christian faith, Jesus first showed himself to the three wise men and to the world on January 6th, also known as Twelfth Night or the Epiphany. The word "Epiphany” is from the Greek word "to show.” This is the day Mardi Gras season begins. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

Student Highlights 2017 - 2018 STUDENTS OF POLYMER SCIENCE

& POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Erin Crater Polymer Science BS Erin is a sophomore student in the Azoulay Research Group and her current research focuses on highly sensitive, conjugated polymer-based sensors capable of selectively detecting phosphates in complex aqueous environments. Erin has received several awards for her poster presentations. She was also awarded The University of Southern Mississippi’s Outstanding Freshman for 2017 as well as being honored as the 2017-2018 Woods Presidential Scholar.

Brooke Payne Polymer Science BS Brooke is a senior student in the Morgan Research Group. Her current research focuses on synthesizing anionic, acrylamide-based polymers via aqueous reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (aRAFT) for determination of structure/binding interactions with the protein gliadin and other food-based proteins. She was awarded the 2015 Freshman Chemistry Award and is a keystone scholar in the Honors College.

Delaney Clouse Polymer Science BS Delaney is a senior student in the Thames-Rawlins Research Group. Her current research focuses on understanding the role of polymer matrix composition and structure in the development of interfaces and corrosion protection of multi-layer coatings systems. She is the recipient of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers Lee Magnon Memorial Scholarship as well as The Shelby F. Thames and Shirley D. Thames Scholarship for High Ability Students Endowment.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Student Highlights 2017 - 2018 STUDENTS OF POLYMER SCIENCE

& POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Alexandra Ivey Polymer Science BS Alexandra is a senior student in the Thames-Rawlins Research Group. Her current research focuses on the synthesis of a series of hydrogels, that vary in particle size and chemical composition through changing the crosslinker to understand water absorption properties to eventually be incorporated into model polymeric matrices to mitigate water diffusion to the coating-substrate interface. She is the winner of the 2017-2018 Southern Society of Protective Coatings Scholarship Award.

Russell Vick Polymer Science BS Russell is a senior student in theThames-Rawlins Research Group. His research focuses on increasing understanding of the film formation process and characterization efficiency of aminopropyl triethoxy silane (APS), an alkoxy silane based metal surface pretreatment. He was awarded the 2015 Most Outstanding Freshman Award, and is a member of the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College.

Kaden Stevens Polymer Science BS Kaden is a senior student in the McCormick Research Group. His current research focuses on RAFT polymerization of sulfonamide containing statistical copolymers to create pH responsive polysoaps for hydrocarbon sequestration. He was awarded first place at the Waterborne Symposium Student Poster Session in 2017, as well as third place in the USM Undergraduate Research Symposium Material and Structures Category.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Student Highlights 2017 - 2018 STUDENTS OF POLYMER SCIENCE

& POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Harrison Livingston Polymer Science BS Harrison is a senior student in the Storey Research Group. His current research focuses on utilizing azide-alkyne “click” chemistry to develop specialty pre-polymer components to ensure safer working environments for factory personnel. He also works with pre-polymer components that utilize the copper(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne “click” chemistry for development of an out of autoclave method to cure carbon fiber composites. He has received both the Dean's list and the President's list award and was a finalist for Freshman of the Year in 2015.

Nathaniel Prine Polymer Science BS Nathaniel is a senior student in the Storey Research Group. His current research focuses on developing novel, out-of-autoclave curable systems via photo-initiated azide-alkyne cycloaddition to aid in the manufacturing of aerospace composites. He has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Junior in the College of Science and Technology, 2017 Polymer Science Undergraduate Student of the Month as well as receiving an Honorable Mention for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in both 2016 and 2017.

Roger Dias Polymer Science BS Roger is a junior student in the Wiggins Research Group. His research focuses on the synthesis of controlled polyacryonitrile precursors for carbon fibers through RAFT polymerization. He was awarded 1st place in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division at the 2017 Mississippi Academy of Sciences Symposium, and is also a Presidential Scholar.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Student Highlights 2017 - 2018 STUDENTS OF POLYMER SCIENCE

& POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

William Martin Polymer Science BS William is a senior student in the Patton Research Group. His current research focuses on the synthesis of degradable thiol-ene thermosets with incorporation of antimicrobial aldehyde containing essential oils. He won first place in the Waterborne Symposium Student Poster Competition in 2016, and placed third in the same competition in 2017. He was awarded second place in the 80th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition as well as The USM Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Competition in 2016.

Sarah Swilley Polymer Science BS Sarah is a senior student in the Patton Research Group. Her current research focuses on synthesizing a library of UV curable monomers with degradable acetals from various antimicrobial aldehydes and subsequently photopolymerizing the monomers into homogeneous thiol-ene networks. She won second place in the Waterborne Symposium Student Poster Competition in 2017. She also won second place best poster presentation at the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Sponsorships   $ 199 ,545 IN SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN

AWARDED FROM WATERBORNE PROCEEDS OVER THE LAST 7 ACADEMIC YEARS.

The following opportunities for support are available for the upcoming Waterborne Symposium. Your support directly helps the Polymer Science and Engineering Program at The University of Southern Mississippi to recruit, retain, support and train the highest caliber of students from across the country. Funds from our symposium are used primarily for undergraduate scholarships and to recruit new students at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

Why Become a Sponsor? Communicate your message in an effective and sophisticated manner directly to the key decision makers with direct responsibility for purchasing, recommending, and using your products, facilities and services.  Put your products, services, expertise and know-how in the spotlight alongside a select group of other prestigious companies.  Enhance your exposure with sponsorship opportunities for maximum visibility to our attendees.

We understand that companies seek effective sponsorships that bring their brand to life in creative and unique ways. This is why we are happy to create a tailored package that integrates your company into the heart of our events. We are always seeking innovative ways to delight our delegates and are happy to embrace new ideas from you.

$199,545 in scholarships have been awarded from Waterborne proceeds over the last 7 academic years.

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Become a Sponsor CONTACT MELANIE HEUSSER AT

INFO@WATERBORNESYMPOSIUM.COM

601.266.4475

2019 WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

The Waterborne Symposium provides wide exposure

through a variety of media outlets and marketing

channels.  Please request a full media outreach

report to view the types of advertising, public and

community relations opportunities afforded by a

symposium sponsorship.

Providing opportunities for you to market your company's

name and products to our attendees and students

Providing you with exposure to over 10,000 addresses on

our mailing list through email blasts

Providing exposure and a link to  your company's website

on our symposium website

Providing signage at the symposium

Recognizing your support in our annual printed symposium

proceedings book

Educating quality students in the field of polymer science

and providing recruitment opportunities for your company

to hire employees by way of job postings, annual

departmental resume books, and interview sessions

We aim to provide value to sponsors by:Media Outreach and Analytics

Platinum Level$15,000+

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Wednesday Evening Reception

Gold Level $5,000+ Tuesday Evening Opening Reception Expert Panel Session Student Poster Session

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Silver Level $2,000+ Abstract | Program Books Proceedings Book Thumb Drives Wednesday Morning King Cake Break Key Note Speaker Sponsorship

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Bronze & Patron Level Coffee Break Registration Booth Sponsorship Pocket Schedule and Badges Sign Sponsorship Session Sponsorship Student Sponsorship

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For full sponsorship specifications, media outreach reports and pricing, please email

info@waterbornesymposium.com

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PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS WEDNESDAY EVENING RECEPTION

Sponsorship covers the cost of food and beverage, entertainment, and decorations at our Wednesday Evening Reception. This is the highest level of sponsorship available and means your company would be showcased and highlighted in the premier spot in email blasts, on our website as well as in our printed program and symposium book.    -This sponsorship directly benefits the attendees    -Logo and hyperlink on email blasts and website    -Open bar can be added onto sponsorship at cost            (approximately $5,000)

GOLD SPONSORSHIPS TUESDAY EVENING OPENING RECEPTION $5 - 7,000

Sponsorship covers cost of food, beverage at ourTuesday Evening Opening Reception held in theexhibitor's hall. Your company would be showcased and highlighted ina premier spot in email blasts,  on our website as wellas in our printed program and symposium book.    -Logo and hyperlink on email blasts and website    -This sponsorship directly benefits the attendees    -Open bar can be added onto sponsorship at cost      (approximately $3,500)     

PANEL DISCUSSION SPONSORSHIP $5,000

Sponsorship covers the cost of bringing panel members to the symposium as well as the fees for set up and audio-video costs for this special session. Your company would be highlighted in the printed program, on the signage for the panel, as well as mentioned at the beginning and end of the session. Sponsor is welcome to have promotional items or fliers on the tables for attendees of the panel session

This sponsorship directly benefits the students. Sponsors student travel costs to participate in poster session. Sponsors student lunch while at the symposium. Sponsors monetary cash awards for the best student posters. Sponsorship means your company would have a logo and hyperlink in email blasts,  on our website as well as being recognized in our printed program and symposium book.

STUDENT POSTER SESSION $5,000

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SILVER SPONSORSHIPS ABSTRACT / PROGRAM BOOK $3,500

This unique sponsorship provides your company with excellent visibility during the entire event. Copy of the abstract book will be placed on our website and will remain for an entire year. We also hand out the abstract books when we travel to various trade shows to exhibit. -Full color ad on inside front cover of program book - handed out to all attendees. -Sponsorship means your company would have a logo and hyperlink in email   blasts, and on our website as well as being recognized in our printed program      and symposium book.

BRONZE/PATRON SPONSORSHIPS COFFEE BREAKS $1,500 (3 AVAILABLE) REGISTRATION TABLE SPONSORSHIP $1,000 POCKET SCHEDULES AND BADGES (SOLD) SIGN SPONSORSHIP $500 SESSION SPONSORSHIP $500 STUDENT SPONSORSHIP $350 (4 AVAILABLE)

Full details regarding sponsorship available onwww.waterbornesymposium.com    

STUDENT RECEPTION AND EMPLOYMENT CLEARINGHOUSE $2,500

Sponsorship covers the cost of hosting a reception in support of the USM students.  This reception is not held without a direct sponsor.  Reception would occur during the student poster session and employment clearinghouse. Sponsorship means your company would have a logo and hyperlink in email blasts,  on our website as well as being recognized in our printed program and symposium book

Many of our sponsors are able to provide us with greatproducts and services in exchange for sponsorshiprecognition!  If you are interested in adding in-kindvalue to your sponsorship or providing a full in-kindsponsorship, please contactinfo@waterbornesymposium.com.  Some in-kind items received in the past include:conference bags, lanyards, badges, pens, gift cards,magnets, etc.

DONATED ITEMS

PROCEEDINGS THUMB DRIVES $2,000 WEDNESDAY MORNING KING CAKE COFFEE BREAK $2,000

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Plenary Speakers

2017 Sarah Eckersley, Dow Coating Materials If We Build It, Will They Come?

2016 Kurt G. Olson, PPG Industries Environmentally Friendly Coatings: Historical Perspectives and Future Outlook

2015 Rigoberto C. Advincula, Case Western Reserve University Nanostructures and Smart Coatings

2014 James W. Rawlins, The University of Southern Mississippi Co-Authors: Greg Curtzwiler, Mark Early, Diana Gottschalk, Christina Konecki, Robert Peterson and Steven Wand The World of Surface Coatings is Centered Around the Glass Transition Temperature, But Which One?

2013 Mike O’Donoghue, Akzo Nobel Coatings Ltd. Co-Authors: V.J. Datta, Mike Winer and Carl Reed Beyond Hubble, Bubble, Test and Trouble: The Dark Side of Misreading the Relevance of Coatings Testing

2012 Don Liles, Dow Corning Corporation The Fascinating World of Silicones and Their Impact on Coatings

2011 Michael F. Cunningham, Queen’s University Advances in Living/Controlled Polymerization in Waterborne Systems: New Opportunities in Designing Latexes with Tailored Microstructure and Properties

2010 Diana Strongosky, Sherwin Williams Company Going Green Beyond Waterborne Coatings

2009 Shelby F. Thames, The University of Southern Mississippi Utilizing Nature’s Technology for Environmentally Responsible Coatings

2008 Steven L. Devlin, Iowa State University Co-Authors: Jessica Riedl and Marilyn Vaughan BioPreferredSM Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program

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Plenary Speakers 2007 Ernest C. Galgoci, Air Products and Chemicals Co-Authors: Khalil Yacoub, Ingrid Meier, Ellen O’Connell, T. J. Lim, Nancy Martin and Kenneth Yoxheimer Next Generation Coalescing Surfactants for Formulating Low VOC Coatings

2006 Bret Chisholm, North Dakota State University The Development of Coatings Using Combinatorial/High-Throughput Methods: A Review of the Current Status

2005 Larry C. Crawley, DuPont Automotive Systems Technical Trends in Automotive Waterborne Coatings

2004 Eric Amis, NIST, Applications of Microfluids for High-Throughput Characterization and Optimization

of Formulations 2003 Robert R. Matheson, Jr., DuPont Performance Coatings Technology for Coatings in 2003: Now Comes the Change

2002 Douglas A. Wicks, Bayer Corporation Co-Author: Herman Bach The Coming Revolution for Coatings Science: High Throughput Screening for Formulations

2001 Werner J. Blank, King Industries, Inc. The Slow and Winding Road to “Zero” VOC

2000 Loren W. Hill, Solutia, Inc. Mechanical Properties of Coatings

1999 Marek W. Urban, North Dakota State University Molecular Level Challenges in Environmentally Compliant Coatings at the Turn of the Century

1998 Rose A. Ryntz, Visteon – An Enterprise of Ford Motor Company Co-Authors: Werner Blank, Peter Gribble, Shelby Thames, Charles Hegedus and Jimmy Bassett Coating Evolution in the Automotive Industry

1997 Frank N. Jones, Eastern Michigan University Perspectives on Higher-Solid Coatings

1996 Roger D. Hester, The University of Southern Mississippi The Rheology of Waterborne Coatings

1995 Douglas S. Richart, D.S. Richart Associates Powder Coating: Current Developments, Future Trends

1994 William C. Arney, Union Carbide Corporation Emulsion Polymer and Coatings Science: A Partnership Developing Tomorrow’s Technologies

1993 John L. Williams, Industrial Chemicals Division, Coatings, Miles, Inc. High Solids Polyurethane Coatings: Past, Present, and Future

1992 Robert Y. Lochhead, The University of Southern Mississippi The Role of Surface Active Agents in Formulating Water-Borne Coatings 1991 Charles Danick, Cargill Inc. Powder Coatings in the 90’s

1990 James Crivello, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Applications of Photoinitiated Cationic Polymerization in Coatings

1989 James Stoffer, University of Missouri-Rolla The Chemistry of the Silane Coupling Agents in Coatings

1988 J. K.Gillham, Princeton University The Time-Temperature- Transformation (TTT) Diagram as a Basis for Relating the Formation and Properties of Reactive Coatings

1987 Theodore Provder, The Glidden Company Co-Authors: L. W. Hill and K. Kozlowski, Monsanto Polymer Products Company Overview of Particle Size Distribution Characterization Methods

1986 Thomas J. Miranda, Whirlpool Corporation A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future

1985 John L. Gardon, Sherwin Williams Company Precision Engineered Polymers for Coatings

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