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Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY SHORT COURSE -- APRIL 2-3, 2006, Norfolk Marriott Waterside, Norfolk, VA

This short course, to be co-located with the 2006 Spring Convention in Norfolk, VA, is designed for entry-level chemists, application engineers, sales and marketing professionals, and other technical personnel employed by adhesive companies, raw material and equipment suppliers, and end users. The PSA Short Course will focus on PSA markets, raw materials, characterization, production and end user opportunities and issues.

Contact: The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc., 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 500, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301.986.9700; Fax: 301.986.9795; www.ascouncil.org.

American Chemical Society

POLYMER CHEMISTRY -- March 28-30, 2006, Atlanta, GA

Discuss your research concerns with leading polymer experts. Be exposed to a state-of-the-art overview of polymer chemistry in a minimum amount of time. Understand how to control polymer structure and molecular weight and their effects on polymer properties and applications. Appreciate why branching and crosslinking occur. Understand methods for property evaluations, particularly mechanical properties. Learn how to improve properties by copolymerization and stereochemical synthesis. Fee: $1,345 ACS member: $1,445 nonmember.

POLYMER COATINGS -- March 29-30, 2006, Atlanta, GA

Learn from and consult with an authority with extensive experience in professional coatings. Receive coverage of contemporary coatings science topics. Learn about technology that will help you understand and solve coatings needs while meeting existing environmental regulations. Find out how to select appropriate coatings components for your use. Learn how to overcome the limitations of contemporary coatings technology. Understand the role of resins and polymers, pigments, solvents, and additives in a coatings formulation, and learn the function that each plays in the manufacture and performance of polymeric coatings. Learn more about the interactions between coatings components. Fee: $995 ACS member; $1,145 nonmember.

POLYMER CHEMISTRY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (LECTURE/LAB COURSE) -- April 2-7, 2006; August 13-18, 2006; December 3-8, 2006, Blacksburg, VA

Learn about polymer synthesis, molecular weight determination, characterization of theological and viscoelastic behavior. Gain a better understanding of polymer structure and morphology, mechanical testing. Study elastomers, plastics, and fibers. Learn from practical examples from fields of adhesion and composites. Understand the measurement of properties of polymers, which are then discussed as functions of chemical composition, molecular weight, topology, morphology, etc. Fee: $2,395 ACS member; $2,595 nonmember.

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMERIC ADHESIVES AND COMPOSITES (LECTURE/LAB COURSE) -- October 15-20, 2006, Blacksburg, VA

Consult with seasoned experts about your adhesives and composites problems. Establish a foundation in cutting edge polymer technology. Learn about micromechanics and how it can change your problem-solving approach. Discover improved ways to measure stress and strain in advanced materials. Evaluate new polymeric materials for complex structural applications. Learn how to apply composite design. Know when to worry about fiber surface treatment and how to test for it. Evaluate a new matrix materials performance with existing composite behavior. Use tested methods for interfacial characterization and surface modification for improved adhesion in the lab. Learn the advantages of a comprehensive, integrated approach to performance and durability. Know how to evaluate the durability of advanced structures. Review ways to determine when crystallization of matrices is improved and the benefits to be gained. Learn how to cope with environmental effects on your advanced materials. Know how to choose mechanical test equipment and fiber/matrix test equipment. Recognize the essential ingredients for successful adhesive systems. Fee: $2,395 ACS member; $2,595 nonmember.

Contact: American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20036; 800.227.5558, x4508 or 202.872.4508; Email: shortcourses@acs.org; www.chemistry.org/shortcourses.

American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS)

97TH AOCS ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPO -- April 30-May 3, 2006, America's Center, St. Louis, MO

The AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo is a global business and scientific forum where attendees will have an opportunity to interact and network with more than 2,000 colleagues from over 50 countries representing academia, government, and industry. Numerous exhibits, social and technical section and division functions are planned.

Contact: AOCS, 2211 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL 61821; 217.359.2344; Fax: 217.351.8091; Email: meetings@aocs.org; www.aocs.org.

ASTM International

CORROSION TESTING: APPLICATION AND USE OF SALT FOG, HUMIDITY, CYCLIC, AND GAS TESTS -- June 13-14, 2006, Atlanta, GA; September 19-20, 2006, Detroit, MI; November 28-29, 2006, ASTM Headquarters, West Conshohocken, PA

This two-day hands-on class will provide attendees with a practical working knowledge of various ASTM corrosion tests. Participants will learn how to properly operate salt fog apparatus; the "whys" and "hows" of salt fog testing, and gain valuable hands-on experience. Demonstrations will also be given on mixing solutions, cleaning coupons and samples, evaluation of results and samples, and B 117 corrosion test equipment. The course is intended for corrosion technicians, product test personnel, laboratory supervisors, and users of B 117. Fee: $795 (includes referenced documents, course notes, certificate of attendance, 1.5 CEUs, and refreshment breaks).

Contact: Eileen Finn, ASTM Customer Service, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; 610.832.9686; Email: efinn@astm.org; www.astm.org

California Polytechnic State University, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept.

CONCENTRATION IN POLYMER AND COATINGS CHEMISTRY -- Chem 444 Polymers and Coatings I; Chem 445 Polymers and Coatings II; Chem 446 Surface Chemistry of Materials; Chem 447 Polymers and Coatings Lab I; Chem 448 Polymers and Coatings Lab II; Chem 449 Internship in Polymers and Coatings; Mate 206 Materials Engineering. Duration is one year for full program. Individual courses offered fall, winter and spring quarters--Cal Poly, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA

The purpose of the program is to provide Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Engineering majors with the skills and background necessary to enter the polymers and coatings industry with a proper background, and to prepare students for graduate study in polymers, coatings, or related fields. The program meets the American Chemical Society requirements for certification as a chemistry/polymers degree. Students must be admitted to undergraduate or graduate degree program at Cal Poly. Current in-state tuition fees are $1,415 per quarter.

M.S. IN POLYMERS AND COATINGS SCIENCE -- Chem 544 Polymer Synthesis and Mechanisms; Chem 545 Polymer Physical Chemistry and Analysis; Chem 547 Polymer Synthesis Laboratory; Chem 548 Polymer Characterization and Analysis Lab; Chem 550 Coatings Formulation Principles; Chem 551 Coatings Formulation Laboratory; Chem 570 Directed Graduate Study; Chem 598 Graduate Internship. Duration: two years for full program. Individual courses offered fall, winter and spring quarters--Cal Poly, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA

The M.S. in Polymers and Coatings Science offers a unique focused program closely tied to industry. Students gain academic preparation in polymers and coatings science through lecture and laboratory courses then undertake a rigorous industrial internship While on the internship students specialize and develop advanced skills through directed study in areas related to their internship work. The program is designed to prepare students for challenging careers in the polymers and coatings industry. The program also provides excellent background for doctoral studies in areas related to polymer and coatings science. This program is unique in California and relies on the close relationship between the department and the polymers and coatings industry for its success. Students must be admitted to undergraduate or graduate degree program at Cal Poly. Current in-state fees are $1,609 per quarter.

POLYMERS AND COATINGS SCIENCE SHORT COURSE -- February 6-10, 2006, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA

This short course on polymers and coatings brings together a mix of academic and industrial experts in the field to guarantee both the scientific and practical aspects of the field are addressed. The course will cover many aspects of coating technology with emphasis on liquid coatings. In addition, participants will benefit from discussions of VOC and air quality aspects of coatings by experts in both industry and government regulatory agencies. Participants are expected to have had some exposure to the coatings field along with working knowledge in chemistry and other sciences. Fee: $975, which includes all materials for the course and lunches. Off-campus housing information is available.

COATINGS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTORY SHORT COURSE -- July 17-21, 2006, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA

The purpose of this one-week course is to provide a basic working knowledge of polymer chemistry including methods of preparation, testing, and fabrication of polymeric materials. Specific examples related to modern coatings will be emphasized. Participants will formulate a modern paint using the polymers they synthesized, and will be instructed in the use of modern physical and chemical methods to test coatings. The course is designed for persons with some chemistry background or persons with some work experience in the coatings industry. Fee: $975, which includes all materials for the course including lab fees and textbooks, and lunches. Off-campus housing information is available.

Contact: Dr. Ray Fernando, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407; 805.756.2395; Fax: 805.756.5500; Email: rhfernan@calpoly.edu; www.polymerscoatings.calpoly.edu.

The Center for Professional Advancement

#274 EMULSION SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY -- February 6-8, 2006, Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ

This course emphasizes the application of emulsion and suspension principles to the solution of practical, technological problems in the preparation and evaluation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and related personal care products. Throughout the course, the interrelationship of the many specialty areas involved in emulsion and suspension products will be stressed. Newer technologies such as microemulsion and liposomes will be discussed. A blend of scientific principles and practical technology will be presented with special attention to the conceptual model of the oil-water interface as the basis for emulsion design. Techniques for studying the solid-liquid interface will be presented and applied to physicochemical problems which arise in the development of suspensions. Processing problems with particular emphasis on scale-up will be discussed. Fee: $1,585 early registration.

#520 PATENT LAW FOR MANAGERS, ENGINEERS, AND SCIENTISTS -- March 2-3, 2006, The Westin Hotel, Millbrae, CA

With the great increase in the cost of technology development and the rapidity of technical progress in global markets, protection of intellectual property on a worldwide basis is becoming of critical importance. This course will provide inventors, and those who manage inventors, with a working knowledge of the U.S. and international procedures for the protection of intellectual property by patents. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the extent and limits of protection afforded by the patent laws, the U.S. reexamination procedure, the ways in which inventors can assist in obtaining patent protection, and the use of patents as a company asset. The relationship between patents and trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks will also be discussed. Instruction will include an explanation of problem areas in obtaining and maintaining patent rights. Correcting common misconceptions about patent systems and pointing out recent changes in the patent laws will also be emphasized. Fee: $1,180 early registration.

#1883 ATOMIZATION, SPRAYS, AND ATOMIZERS -- March 6-7, 2006, DoubleTree Hotel, Burlingame, CA

Atomization is an important process used in many industries including chemical, biochemical, medical, food, paper, combustion and fuels and agricultural industries. This course provides an introduction to atomization for engineers and scientists who are interested in or need to know more about atomization, atomizer design, atomizer specifications and selection for various applications. Key areas to be covered include the various atomization methods, atomizer design, flow in atomizers, drop size distributions, atomizer performance and spray characteristics. The course will follow a lecture/discussion format with demonstrations of equipment and maintenance procedures shown on videotape. Worked problems on drop size, cone angle and penetration will be presented, comparisons of correlations will be made, and proper atomizer selection will be emphasized. Fee: $1,380 early registration.

#774 MICROENCAPSULATION AND PARTICLE COATING -- March 6-8, 2006, DoubleTree Hotel, Burlingame, CA

This program will provide an up-to-date assessment of available encapsulation techniques. Each lecturer will present the basic chemical and physical principles of their processes, as well as a discussion of specific techniques and applications. The aim is to provide an understanding of the unique advantages and difficulties of each major microencapsulation technique. Emphasis will be placed on proven techniques, results, and actual applications in various industries. The instructors, all of whom are recognized experts in their areas, will present the latest available information regarding the processes in which they specialize. The lectures are structured to encourage open discussions between lecturers and participants. Fee: $1,585 early registration.

Contact: Evelyn Ross, The Center for Professional Advancement, 44 West Ferris St., East Brunswick, NJ 08816-7077; 732.238.1600; Fax: 732.238.9113; Email: eross@cfpa.com; www.cfpa.com.

Chamber of Chemical Engineers and Bilesim A.S.

PAINT 2006 -- May 17-19, 2006, Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center, Turkey

The 6th International Paint, Varnish, Ink & Auxiliary Products Industry Congress and Exhibition.

Contact: Asli Akyurek, Communication Director, 0.212.324.44.43; Fax: 0.212.324.32.12; www.bilesim.com.tr.

Chemsultants

INTRODUCTION TO PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY -- May 16-18, 2006 and October 3-5, 2006, Mentor, OH

A two and one-half-day introductory course that provides an overview of pressure sensitive technology, products, formulating, compounding, webstocks, release systems, coating methods, drying and curing, and physical testing methods. Fee: $975.

LABEL LAB TECH PSA TESTING CERTIFICATION -- April 18-19, 2006 and August 22-23, 2006, Mentor, OH

A comprehensive review of PSA testing, test methods, and test equipment. Includes lectures, lab demos, hands-on sessions, and a testing certification evaluation for all attendees. Fee: $695.

Contact: Joe Mausar, Chemsultants, 9349 Hamilton Dr., Mentor, OH 44060; 440.352.0218; Fax: 440.352.8572; Email: jmausar@chemsultants.com; www.chemsultants.com.

Chemsultants and Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

INTRODUCTION TO LIQUID ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEST METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP -- April 23-24, 2006 and September 19-20, 2006, Mentor, OH

This workshop is a balance of lecture and laboratory sessions covering adhesive and sealant types/families/chemistry, key terminology, key property and performance testing and methods, test sample preparation, metering/mixing/application of adhesives and sealants and testing equipment. Fee: $759.

Contact: Joe Mausar, Chemsultants, 9349 Hamilton Dr., Mentor, OH 44060; 440.352.0218; Fax: 440.352.8572; Email: jmausar@chemsultants.com; www.chemsultants.com.

Chemsultants and Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC)

INTRODUCTION TO PSA TAPES AND PSTC TEST METHODS: TEST TRAINING WORKSHOP -- June 6-7, 2006 and August 1-2, 2006, Mentor, OH

Workshop includes lectures and demonstrations covering the PSA tape market, products, PSTC test methods, testing equipment and test data collection and reporting. Individual competency testing on various test methods and equipment is included. Fee: $759.

Contact: Joe Mausar, Chemsultants, 9349 Hamilton Dr., Mentor, OH 44060; 440.352.0218; Fax: 440.352.8572; Email: jmausar@chemsultants.com; www.chemsultants.com.

Cleveland Coatings Society

49TH ANNUAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSHIM, "WATERBORNE & INNOVATIVE COATINGS: SINK OR SWIM 2006" -- May 23-24, 2006, University of Akron, Akron, OH

Sink or Swim 2006 is a two-day technical symposium that will include talks on waterborne and innovative coatings, workshops, poster sessions, and raw material exhibits.

Contact: Email: sinkorswim@clevelandcoatingssociety.org; www.clevelandcoatingssociety.org.

Color Pigments Manufacturers Association, Inc. (CPMA)

CPMA INTERNATIONAL COLOR PIGMENTS CONFERENCE: "COLOR PIGMENTS 2006--A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE" -- April 18-20, 2006, Hotel InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, IL

A two-day symposium on the latest trends and new worldwide developments in pigments for inks, coatings, cosmetics, ceramics, plastics and other applications. This conference is aimed at users and manufacturers of color pigments. Exhibits from suppliers to pigments and pigments-using industries, and networking receptions and breakfasts are included. Fee: $1,395.

Contact: J. Lawrence Robinson, President, CPMA, 300 N. Washington St., Ste. 102, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.684.4044; Fax: 703.684.1795; Email: cpma@cpma.com; www.pigments.org.

DeVilbiss, Binks, and Owens Community College

SPRAY FINISHING TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP -- February 22-24, Toledo, OH

Contact: Jaime Hollabaugh, Workshop Coordinator, 800.466.9367 x7320; Email: sprayworkshop@netscape.net; www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/seminars.html.

DePaul University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COATINGS TECHNOLOGY -- DePaul University, Chemistry Dept., 1036 West Belden Ave., Chicago, IL

The mission of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary for work in research and development in the coatings field. The course of study involves most branches of chemistry including organic, polymer, physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Courses: A minimum of 44 quarter hours. Duration 9 weeks/quarter; fall, winter, and spring quarters. Fee: $427 per hour.

Contact: Prof. Gregory B. Kharas, DePaul University, Chemistry Dept., 1036 West Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-3214; 773.325.7367; Fax: 773.325.7421; Email: gkharas@depaul.edu.

Detroit Society for Coatings Technology

31ST ANNUAL FOCUS CONFERENCE -- May 4, 2006, MSU Management Center, Troy MI

The conference is an educational event for coatings formulators and manufacturers, end users, raw material and equipment suppliers, educators, and students which features speakers in two tracks and two tutorials on technical subjects. It includes an all-day Coatings Showcase exhibit by suppliers to the industry. Fee: $100.

Contact: Renee Shreves; Email: ReneeS@Quakercolor.com; www.dsct.org.

dmg World Media

ASIA PACIFIC COATINGS SHOW 2006 -- June 20-22, 2006, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

Contact: Paul Beckley, dmg Sales Director, 44.0.1737.855.062; Fax: 44.0.1737.855.034; Email: paulbeckley@uk.dmgworldmedia.co.uk.

Eastern Michigan University Coatings Research Institute

SMART COATINGS 2006 -- February 15-17, 2006, Grosvenor Resort at Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL

This three three-day conference will focus on bioactive coatings, nanotechnology-based coatings, self-assembled intelligent layers, and stimulus and response coatings. Fee: $800 industry professionals; $400 academic educators; $150 students.

COATINGS AND PAINT TECHNOLOGY -- March 14-16, 2006 and September 19-21, 2006, Halle Library, EMU Campus, Ypsilanti, MI

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