Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society
The Rubber Division, ACS is a professional non-profit association dedicated to enhancing science, technology and business across the evolving elastomeric community. The Rubber Division's mission is to expand the elastomeric profession and individual development through educational, technical and interactive activities. For more information about the Rubber Division and its activities, visit www.rubber.org. Our Vision: Enhancing science, technology and business across the evolving elastomeric community. Our Mission: To expand the elastomeric profession and individual development through educational, technical and interactive activities.

Akron Global Polymer Academy
The Akron Global Polymer Academy at the University of Akron assists the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering in creating and disseminating knowledge about polymer science, polymer engineering, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education by supporting initiatives in P-16 education and other distributive education ventures. Providing consulting and training services to the polymer industry world wide, the Akron Polymer Training Center is the workforce development division of the Akron Global Polymer Academy.

The University of Akron
The University of Akron, a publicly assisted metropolitan institution, strives to develop enlightened members of society. It offers comprehensive programs of instruction from associate through doctoral levels, pursues a vigorous agenda of research in the arts, sciences and professions, and provides service to the community. The University pursues excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and distinction in selected areas of graduate instruction, inquiry and creative activity.