TRFA Announces 2011 Winner of thermoset polymer research award.
Press Release Summary:
Rongpeng Wang, doctoral student in chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology, won 2nd Annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award. His paper, "Epoxidized Glycidyl Ester of Soybean Oil as Reactive Diluent for Epoxy Resin," will be presented at TRFA 2011 Annual Meeting. Also, TRFA announced Honorable Mention for Fazel Yavari for his paper, "Dramatic Increase in Fatigue Life in Hierarchical Graphene Composites."
Original Press Release:
TRFA Announces 2011 Winner of Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award
Glen Ellyn, IL-The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced that Rongpeng Wang, a doctoral student in chemistry at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, is the winner of the 2nd Annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award. His paper, "Epoxidized Glycidyl Ester of Soybean Oil as Reactive Diluent for Epoxy Resin," will be presented at the TRFA 2011 Annual Meeting, September 11-13 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Because the competition for the Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award was especially close this year, TRFA is also announcing Honorable Mention honors for Fazel Yavari, a student in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, for his paper on "Dramatic Increase in Fatigue Life in Hierarchical Graphene Composites."
In 2010, TRFA initiated the award for student researchers to encourage and recognize advances in the science & engineering of thermosetting polymers. In addition, the association believes the award can provide the recipient with visibility and exposure in the industry. The annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award consists of: a $500 cash award and an award plaque; an invitation to present the paper at the TRFA annual meeting with complimentary registration; two-nights' accommodation for the winning student at the TRFA meeting's hotel/venue, with an additional travel allowance of up to $500; and posting of the winning paper on TRFA's website. Eligible students must be BS, MS, or PhD candidates at an accredited college/university (in USA + Canada).
In addition to the research award, TRFA invites students to present posters showcasing research work in the field of composites, coatings, adhesives, molding or related thermosetting polymer technologies. Poster presentations are part of the Table Top Showcase scheduled for Monday, September 12th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Participating students have the opportunity to network with representatives of some of the most important suppliers to the thermoset/polymer industry.
TRFA has also established a Resume Board to post positions and resumes, as well as a professional membership category for Universities. To learn more about these TRFA benefits, please visit the website, www.trfa.org.
TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators and fabricators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
