Opportunity for up to 20 Graduate Students (PMSE/RUBB/BMGT members) to participate in the 2025 Breakthrough in Polymers (BIP) Forum. PMSE Chair Announces an Exciting New Forum for Industry, Government, and Non-academic organizations – Updated 6/3/25 – PMSE
We are excited to invite you to participate in this BIP Forum, held on August 18 (1:30-4:15 pm), 2025, in DC as part of ACS Fall 2025. The afternoon topic is dedicated to “Critical Polymeric Materials and Sustainability” with Prof Karen Wooley (Texas A&M University)
and Dr. Jill Martin (Dow) as Keynote Speakers.
The Forum aims to advance the professional development of 26 early-career polymer scientists and engineers and to enhance interactions between emerging leaders fromgovernment labs, industry, and non-academic organizations by bringing them together to discuss current challenges and opportunities in polymer science, materials, and engineering.
Invited graduate students will be able to attend the keynote lectures and join in early professional in break-out tables.
Do not miss this opportunity! To self-nominate, please use this form. Due to limited spots, we encourage you to apply by August 1st. The selected participants must confirm their participation by the time indicated in the invitation letter.
For any inquiries, please contact us at PMSEBIP@gmail.com
We look forward to your participation and an engaging and productive Forum!
Warm regards,
Organizing Committee