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UMass CUMIRP/PSE 2025 Fall Polymer Event
October 14-16, 2025
Industrial Research on Polymers
Please join us for the upcoming Fall Polymer Event symposium, Industrial Research on Polymers, which will bring together leading voices from industry, academia, and government—including many accomplished alumni working at the forefront of polymer science in industrial settings. This event will be a unique opportunity to foster meaningful dialogue, celebrate scientific achievement, and inspire future innovation in polymer research.
🎉 Congratulations to PSE alumnus Matthew Tirrell ’77!
Matt has been named the 2025 CNS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. This honor celebrates alumni who exemplify visionary leadership, service, teaching, innovation, and accomplishments that positively shape society. As Dean Fox shared:
“Over four decades in higher education, Dr. Tirrell has not only been a scientific pioneer in polymer and materials sciences, but also a visionary leader for the field. He has chartered new areas in molecular engineering and led multiple institutions to top national and global rankings. His contributions are unparalleled, and we are incredibly proud to call him an alumnus of our Polymer Science and Engineering program.”
👏 A well-deserved recognition for an exceptional leader and scientist!
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