Lehigh University's short course on polymer latex technology slated for June

JCT CoatingsTech, Feb, 2008

The 39th Annual "Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology" one-week short course will be held June 2-6, 2008, at the Emulsion Polymers Institute at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.

The course is an in-depth study of the synthesis, characterization, and properties of high polymer latexes. The course organizer is Dr. Mohamed S. El-Aasser, Provost, Lehigh University, and the director of the Emulsion Polymers Institute.

Featuring university lecturers and industry professionals, the course is designed for engineers and scientists who are actively involved in emulsion work or those wishing to develop expertise in the area. It is assumed that course attendees will have a basic background in chemistry.

Registration costs $1,450 for the entire course or $625 per individual day. The full registration includes a set of course notes, continental breakfast, lunch, pizza party networking mixer on Monday, and a banquet event on Wednesday.

For more information on the short course, visit https://fp2.cc.lehigh.edu/inemuls/epi/lehigh_sc.htm or contact Dr. Eric Daniels at 610.758.3602, fax: 610.758.5880, or eric.daniels@lehigh.edu.