Macromolecules Innovation Institute

1998 SURP Students

 

• Kristine Bergeron, Johns Hopkins University; Faculty Sponsor:  Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "Catalysis Effects on teh Kinetics of Novolac Curred with Epoxy Resin"

• Kimberly Berkowski, University of Detroit Mercy; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Tom Ward (Chemistry)
  "Phase Diagram of Epoxy Resin Modified with Poly(\(\(\(phosphine Oxide -co-sulone sulfide)"

• Brian Boggess, University of Virginia; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. David Dillard (Engineering Science and Mechancis)
  "The Developmenht of Dynamic Wedge Test for the Study of Double-Cantilever Beam Specimens:  Initial Study of the Failure of Poloyimide Adhesives Subjected to Impact Loading"

• Sianny Christanti, University of Wisconsin; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Rick Davis (Chemical Engineering) and Prof. Scot Case (Engineering Science and Mecahnics)
  "The Effects of Silane Coupling Agents on the Mechanical Performance of Alumina-silica Ceramic Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester Composites"

• Ravi Desai, Lehigh University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof.  Herve Marand (Chemistry)
  "Secondary Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(\(\(\(ether ether ketone)"

• Deanna Gomochak, Saint Mary's College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Harry Gibson (Chemistry)
  "Applying Controlled/"Living" Radical Polymerization to Surface Modification of Silica Gel"

• Michael Hickner, Michigan Technological University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. James E. McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Poly(\(\(\(arylene ether phosphine oxide)s via Melt Polymerization"
  Rebecca Jelen, Clemson University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Judy Riffle (Chermistry)
  "Polyurethane Interphase Mateials for Carbon Fiber/Vinyl Ester Composites"

• Chad Johnson, Hampton University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Tom Ward (Chemistry)
  "The Effect of Surfactant on the Moisture Optake Properties of Glass-Bead Filled Epoxies"

• Eric Jones, Case Western Reserve University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. William Ducker (Chemistry)
  "Influence of Adsorbed Polymers on Inter-Particle Forces in Silica Colloids"

• Juliani, University of Oklahoma; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Ron Cander (Materials Science and Engineering)
  "Investigation of Ophthalmic Lends Scratch Resistance"

• John Jungk, Washington State University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Alfred Loos (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Moisture Exposure Effects on Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PhenylEthynyl-Terminated Ultem™ Composites"

• Melissa Morrell, Swarthmore College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Jack Lesko (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Correlation of Ctack Density and Residual Strength and Stiffness of Saturated Vinyl Ester E-Glass Composite"

• Sherine Obare, West Virginia State College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. John Dillard (Chemistry)
  "Investigation and Optimization of Plasma Pretreatment and Polymerization on Ti-6Al-4V  for Enhanced Bond Performance"

• Nathan Reynolds, Binghamton University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Paul Deck (Chemistry)
  "Electronic Effects of Ancillary Ligand Aryl Substituents on the Ethylene Polymerization Activity of Group 4 Metallocene Catalysts"

• Ellen Scheuer, Carthage College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. William Ducker (Chemistry)
  "Polystyrene Spheres as a Model of Two-Dimensional Non-Equilibrium Phase Transitions"

• Lu Shan, Lipscomb University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Ken Reifsnider
  "Influence of Polymer Network Structure on Mechanical Response"

• Allison Suggs, Virginia Tech; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Brian Love (Material Science and Engineering)
  "The Effect of Surfactant on Water Sorption and Viscoelastic Behavior of Waterborne Latex Epoxy Resins"

• Grant Vogl, Virginia Tech; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Michael Hyer (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Response of Elliptial Composite Cylinders to Temperature Changes"

• Stefan Williams, Penn State University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. James McGrath (Chemistry) and Prof. Garth Wilkes (Chemical Engineering)
  "Thermal Stability, Crystallization, and Morphology of a New Semicrystalline Polyimide Based on 1,3-BIS (4-Aminophenoxy) Benzene and 3,3',4,4'-Benzophenonetetracarboxylic Dianhydride"