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High-Throughput Soft Material Development
Zoom ID to join the workshop: 6707058733
Registration for the Workshop
Researchers interested in participating are invited to register via this form or by scanning the QR code.
Registration Deadline: 11:59 pm EST on March 31, 2025 (No Registration Fee). Late registrations will be accepted untill May 23.
Travel expenses will be fully covered for selected participants.
Contact info:
For any inquiries about this workshop, please reach out to the organizers at workshop.MEMSU@gmail.com
Location:
Room 1345, Engineering Building, Michigan State University,
Directions:
428 S Shaw Ln # 3115, East Lansing, MI 48824
The Workshop
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), hosts a one-day workshop focused on bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application. The event features expert speakers from leading academic institutions and industry leaders, discussing key topics in soft materials including mechanical properties, molecular design, and mechano-transport. Additionally, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will present their latest work. Designed to inspire innovation and facilitate knowledge exchange, the event serves as a vital platform for advancing soft materials research and empowering the next generation of innovators.
Objectives and Opportunities
The workshop explicitly aims to:
Enhance workforce readiness by connecting students with industry experts
Hands-on learning opportunities with cutting-edge technologies.
Inspire STEM groups to pursue careers in polymer and biotechnology industries.
Facilitate mentorship, career guidance, and summer internship opportunities to strengthen career trajectories.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Grace X. Gu
Assistant Professor,
Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley
Dr. Abdon Pena-Francesch
Assistant Professor,
Materials Science & Engineering, UMich
Dr. Hyunwoo Yuk
Founder & CTO,
SanaHeal Inc
Dr. Dohgyu Hwang
Associate Research Scientist,
Dow Chemical
Dr. Edoardo Nicoli
Research Scientist
Dow Chemical
Dr. Chaodi Li
Lead Research Specialist,
3M
Dr. Lin Zhao
Advance Data Science Specialist,
3M
Schedule
Sponsorship
This workshop is supported by College of Engineering at Michigan State University and National Science Foundation (NSF).
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Committee Coordinators
Consulting Committee
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