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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

FROM RUBBER TO SUSTAINABLE POLYMERS, LEADING THE FIELD FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY.

The University of Akron’s Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering programs offer students the opportunity to capitalize on our world-class teaching and research environment to launch their careers in the vibrant, thriving polymer industry central in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

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University in the world for polymer science and plastics engineering
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Polymer students in the National Polymer Innovation Center

Graduate Programs

Ph.D. in Polymer Science

Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering

M.S. in Polymer Science

M.S. in Polymer Engineering

Professional Master's Degree

Akron Master's Program

Certificate in Elastomer Science and Engineering

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Josh Menefee at work in Dr. Joy's at The University of Akron College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

Minor in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

PPG Research Team Fellowships

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

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RESEARCH AT OUR SCHOOL

Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Polymer Engineering
Biomaterials / Bioengineering
Energy / Batteries
Polymer Sustainability

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FACILITIES & SERVICES

National Polymer Innovation Center and Polymer Processing Center

National Polymer Innovation Center

The National Polymer Innovation Center (NPIC) is a contract services facility at the leading edge of polymer characterization and advanced manufacturing.

Akron Polymer Training Services

Akron Polymer Training Services

Akron Polymer Training Services (APTS) provides a range of workforce training solutions that leverage the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering’s knowledgebase and capabilities.

Collaborative Research

Collaborative Research

Connecting with our faculty taps into expertise in biomaterials, drug detection and delivery, coatings, advanced / additive manufacturing, biomimicry, next-generation solar cells and energy storage, multi-scale molecular modeling, and sustainability and recycling.

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Upcoming Seminars & Events

Covestro Lecture 2021

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Hear renowned speakers in the field of polymers from throughout the world! View our upcoming seminars

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