Education & Training
Joining a Student Chapter is a wonderful and educational way to learn more about the industry and your chosen profession, while meeting other students and just having fun! Field trips to local rubber industry manufacturers, suppliers, labs and other various companies and the possibility of attending Rubber Division, ACS and Rubber Group meetings are also part of the excitement of joining a chapter.
Current Student Chapters
United States
- Ferris State University, supported by the Michigan Rubber Group
- Georgia State University, supported by the Southern Rubber Group
- The University of Akron, supported by the Ohio Rubber Group
- University of Connecticut, supported by the New England Rubber & Plastics Group
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell, supported by the New England Rubber & Plastics Group
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, supported by the Southern Rubber Group
International
- Brazilian Universities/ABTB-Brazilian Association of Rubber Technology Student Chapter
Partnering Universities: - Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry Student Chapter in Poland
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Benefits of Being a Rubber Division, ACS Student Chapter
Student Chapter Members Receive:
- Rubber Division, ACS Student Membership
- Spring Technical Meeting & Global Polymer Summit registration
- Discounts on training offered throughout the year
- Company tours set up through Rubber Division, ACS
- Opportunity for participation at the Student Colloquium (student presentations
& posters) during the Global Polymer Summit; financial prizes are awarded - $500 travel reimbursement for the Student Chapter President &
1,000 scholarship for each Student Chapter
Access To:
- Rubber Chemistry & Technology Journal – online
- Undergraduate scholarships – three awarded each year totaling
$15,000 & many other local Rubber Group scholarships - Online member directory
- Resources through Rubber Division, ACS, its team & local Rubber Groups
- Networking, career development & internships within our industry
- Involvement & recognition through volunteer opportunities,
committees and leadership pathways
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Next Steps to Make it Happen
- Investigate the steps needed to set up a new campus organization at your college or university. The procedures vary from campus to campus.
- Identify a Faculty Advisor and at least six student members.
- Create proposed Student Chapter bylaws.
- Submit a letter to the Rubber Division, ACS Student Affairs Committee requesting approval to establish your Student Chapter and include the proposed Student Chapter bylaws. The letter must be signed by the six student members and the Faculty Advisor. A motion will be forwarded by the Student Affairs Committee to the Rubber Division, ACS Executive Committee for approval.
- Vote-in a Student Chapter President and Board.
- An official Student Chapter plaque will be presented to your designated Student Chapter representative(s) at the next Rubber Division, ACS semi-annual meeting.
- Work with the local Rubber Group to participate in their meetings.
- Contact Ashli Speed, Outreach Director, at [email protected] to be assigned your exhibit space at the expo during our Global Polymer Summit.
- Work with Ashli Speed regarding assistance, scheduling tours of rubber companies, establishing scholarship procedures, etc.
Get In Touch Today
Contact Ashli Speed, Outreach Director, at [email protected] for more information or to begin setting up a student chapter today!
