See our health and safety guidelines, and our plan to return to campus.
Faculty members in the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering (SPSPE) take tremendous pride in the work their students produce, and they go to great lengths in providing monies via grants to provide them with support. On occasion, a student will need more time to complete their degree than what was planned, or a grant may not be renewed, leaving faculty members and students in a financial dilemma.
For the sake of our students we have therefore established the Akron Polymer Student Endowed Scholarship; a scholarship created to provide funding for students in SPSPE to be able to complete their Ph.D. study when a need arises. Perhaps you also found yourself in need of contingency support while in college?
We thank you for your consideration and generous donation, which provides support to our students on their way to change the world!
"I was born and raised in Ohio, but earned my undergraduate degrees in Michigan. Coming back to Ohio for my Ph.D. felt like I was coming home, and I love the Akron area with all of the parks. On the academic side, once I realized how prominent the polymer programs are at UA, I realized that The University of Akron was a great choice for me."
Nate Orndorf, Ph.D. candidate in Polymer Science
"After carefully reviewing the research interests of all faculty members, I decided that the ongoing research at The University of Akron was the most interesting. Halfway through the program, I can say with confidence that I made the right choice!"
Nathan Schmitz, Ph.D. candidate in Polymer Science
"I chose The University of Akron because of its globally recognized reputation in the field of polymers. I want to begin my career as a R&D scientist in a commercial company. I would like to see my intelligence and innovation contributing to better products that serve people’s daily lives."
Xuesi Yao, Ph.D. candidate in Polymer Science
Undergraduates in any major are encouraged to seek out research experiences. Dozens of opportunities are available.
Coursework focused professional Masters Degree in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering with integrated courses in Business and Law
A 6 course/18 credit program that provides students a broad foundation in polymer science and polymer engineering
Department of Polymer Science
Goodyear Polymer Center
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-3909
Phone:
330-972-7532 (Melissa Bowman, Coordinator of Academic Programs)
330-972-7542 (Jacqueline Clark, Coordinator of Doctoral Students)
Fax: 330-972-7001
