Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering sets research review

1:34 p.m., Jan. 3, 2013--The University of Delaware Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will host its annual Winter Research Review from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at John M. Clayton Hall. 

Twenty-two fourth year graduate students will present their original research to fellow students, faculty and over 30 industrial scientists from around the country, many of whom are alumni.

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Topics include acid catalyst research, colloidal suspension and dispersion, and polymer research, among others. Additionally, an extended poster session will run from 2:30-4 p.m.

A continental breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. is included.

The event is organized by the Colburn Club, a graduate student organization for the department. 

For more information contact Kathie Young, academic adviser in chemical and biomolecular engineering, at kathiey@udel.edu or 302-831-0878. 

Article by Sarah E. Meadows