Macromolecules Innovation Institute

1999 SURP Students

 

• Stefan Andreev, Dartmouth College; Faculty Sponsor:  Prof. Tom Ward (Chemistry)
  "Humidity Effects on Mechanical Properties of Kaptone® E"

• Mary Biddy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Rick Davis (Chemical Engineering)
  "Releasable Ionically Self-Assembled Monolayers"

• Jeffrey Briggs, Transylvania University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis and Characterization of Norbornene and Maleic Anhydride Alternating Copolymers"

• Jeffrey Capadona, St. Joseph's College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. John Dillard (Chemistry)
  "Adhesive Bonding and Durability of Plasma Sprayed Aluminum Adherends"

• Robin Farmer, Virginia Tech; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Herve Marand (Chemistry)
  "Influence of Structural Constraints on the Crystallization and Melting Behavior of Poly(arylene ether ether ketone)"

• Peter Hess, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Jack Lesko (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FPR) Bridge Design:  A Connection Solution for Prefabricated Cellular Bridge Decks and Straingers"

• Casey Hudelson, Michigan State University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Ravi F. Saraf (Chemical Engineering)
  "Electrical Properties of Metal-Filled Composites"

• Kyle Jadin, Michigan Technological University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Garth L. Wilkes (Chemical Engineering)
  "Effect of Prestrain on the Crystalline Morphology of a Semicrystalline Copolyester"

• Gilbert Min, Carnegie Mellon University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. William Ducker (Chemistry)
  "Competitive Adsorption Between a Cationic Polyelectrolyte and a Cationic Surfactant onton Negatively Charged Silica"

• Katharine Nelson, Mount Holyoke College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Ron G. Kander (Materials Science and Engineering)
  "Mechanical Milling and Alloying of High Performance Polymers"

• Jeremy Pasatta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Tim Long (Chemistry)
  "Characterization of Liquid Crystalline Polyester Morphology"

• Nathan Reynolds, Binghamton University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Paul A. Deck (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Perfluoroarylene-Cyclopentadiene Alternating Copolymers"

• Grace Smalley, Canisius College; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. James E. McGrath (Chemistry)
  "Synthesis of Sulfonated Poly(arylene ether phosphine oxide)s for Proton Exchange Membrane/Fuel Cell Applications"

• Christopher Smith, University of Florida; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. DavidA. Dillard (Engineering Science and Mechancis)
  "Measurement of Residual Stresses and Thermal Expension in Adhesive Bonds"

• Jeanette Stewart, Clark Atlanta University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. (no abstract)

• Charles Stout, University of Memphis; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. K. L. Reifsnider (Engineering Science and Mechancis)
  "Mechanical Property Analysis and Predicition of Cord-Rubber Composites"

• Mark Stoykovich, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. A.C. Loos (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Cure Schedule Effects on the Glass Transition of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Pet-ultem Composites"

• Allison Suggs, Virginia Tech; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Brian Love (Materials Science and Engineering)
  "Application of Photopolymerized Resins in Artifical Hip Replacements"

• Karen Switek, Valparaiso University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Harry W. Gibson (Chemistry)
  "An Effecient New Cryptand Host for Supermolecular Chemistry"

• Kwee Yan Teh, Purdue University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. David Dillard (Engineering Science and Mechanics)
  "Investigation of Thermal Ratchetting Effect in Conductive Adhesive Joints"

• Michael Thompson, NC State University; Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Judy Riffle (Chemistry)
  "A Latent Initiator for Phenolic/Epoxy Composites"