Polymers and Sustainability
This presentation offers an introductory overview of how polymeric materials play vital roles across diverse fields—including energy, health care, automotive and aerospace, advanced coatings, intelligent packaging, and separation and purification technologies. It highlights recent advances in polymer science and technology while addressing the environmental challenges posed by synthetic polymers and emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions, as outlined by recent National Science Foundation and National Academies initiatives.
Presented by:
- Juncheng zheng, Graduate Student, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, MSU
- Shiwang Cheng, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, MSU
- Caroline Szczepanski, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, MSU
- Xinyue Liu, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Social Science
Times and Locations
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4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202
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4/12/2026 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, Workshop Stage