Student of the Month

Student of the Month: Rebecca Haber

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:04:00 -0400

The focus of my research is on converting sustainable biomass to high performance glassy amorphous matrices for aerospace composite applications.

Student of the Month: William Blake Martin

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:44:00 -0400

Synthesis of degradable thiol-ene thermosets with incorporation of antimicrobial aldehyde containing essential oils. By devising a method of prevention of foodborne pathogens, many foodborne illnesses can be avoided.

Student of the Month: Russell Vick

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:24:00 -0400

The research focus in the Thames-Rawlins Research Group is on understanding the coating-substrate interfacial changes and degradation caused by acclimation to the environment, specifically water, oxygen and electrolytes.

Student of the Month: Sarah N. Swilley

Thu, 23 May 2019 15:00:00 -0400

I synthesized a library of UV-curable monomers with degradable acetals from various antimicrobial aldehydes. I then subsequently photopolymerized the monomers into homogeneous thiol-ene networks.

Student of the Month: Roger Dias

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:33:00 -0500

The synthesis of controlled polyacryonitrile precursor for carbon fibers through RAFT polymerization.

Student of the Month: Delaney E. Clouse

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:27:00 -0500

The purpose of my undergraduate research is to understand the role of polymer matrix composition and structure in the development of interfaces and corrosion protection of multi-layer coatings systems.

Student of the Month: Nathaniel Prine

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:20:00 -0400

Current efforts are focused on developing novel, out-of-autoclave curable systems via photo-initiated azide-alkyne cycloaddition to aid in the manufacturing of aerospace composites. This research will provide further insight into developing efficient and environmentally friendly curing processes for heavy-load aircraft components such as wings and fuselages.

Student of the Month: Brooke Payne

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Current research involves synthesizing anionic, acrylamide-based polymers via aqueous reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (aRAFT) for determination of structure/binding interactions with the protein gliadin and other food-based proteins.

Student of the Month: Kaden Stevens

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:20:00 -0400

Kaden Stevens, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering

Erin Crater

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

PCI is proud to be partnering with the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi to provide information on the program’s upcoming graduates. Read below to learn about our Student of the Month, and email polymers@usm.edu or call 601-266-4868 for more information about them.

Degree being sought: Polymer Science, B.S.

Undergrad Degree & Institution: Polymer Science, B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

Alexandra Ivey

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Degree Being Sought: Undergraduate

Undergrad Degree & Institution: Polymer Science B.S. & The University of Southern Mississippi (School of Polymer Science and Engineering)

Harrison A. Livingston

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Degree Being Sought: Undergraduate

Undergrad Degree & Institution: Polymer Science B.S. & The University of Southern Mississippi (School of Polymer Science and Engineering)

Brice Harkey

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Degree Being Sought: Polymer Science & Engineering with a minor in Chemistry.

William Walker

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Degree Being Sought: BS in Polymer Science, Minors in Mathematics and Chemistry

Undergrad Degree & Institution: University of Southern Mississippi, BS May, 2016

Jared Christopher Bates

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Degree Being Sought: Polymer Science and Engineering

Undergrad Degree & Institution: University of Southern Mississippi

Cade Willis

Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Degree Being Sought: Polymer Science B.S.

Undergrad Degree & Institution: University of Southern Mississippi

David Siefker

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Degree Being Sought: Polymer Science
Undergrad Degree and Institution: University of Southern Mississippi