Welcome to our 2026-2027 program year.  Our plan for this program year is for a mix of social events, in person Initiation and virtual meetings. 

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Iota Sigma Pi: Aurum Iodide Chapter

Announcement for November 2026 Meeting – Virtual

 

Friday, November 6, 2026

Holly Criss

 

" Manufacture of Acrylamide-acrylate Copolymers "

 

Meeting Agenda

 

• 7:00 PM (CST) - Speaker

• 8:00 PM Social hour (via breakout rooms)

 

Abstract: The presentation covers the polymerization of different acrylamide-acrylate copolymers in a bulk-scale setting. This will include the variation of polymer behavior, reaction kinetics, and use cases as a function of exact monomers used. In addition, the presentation will provide an overview of manufacturing process equipment.

 

Bio: Holly is a production engineer in Savannah, GA, with a background in chemical engineering (B.S. Clemson University) and six years’ experience in chemical manufacturing. She enjoys problem solving, audiobooks, knitting, and being outside - sometimes all at once. 

 

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 5, 2026 to gshearerdgs@gmail.com. The meeting link will be sent to you on Thursday November 5, 2026.

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