The Rubber Chemistry and Technology (RCT) subject division is pleased to announce a series of virtual seminars for 2021. These seminars will cover a wide range of topics of particular interest to our current and affiliated members in industry, government or academia. The RCT subject division actively pursues the education, promotion and advancement of Rubber Chemistry and Technology.

This hour-long seminar will be hosted quarterly, Thursdays at 2:00 pm ET and participation is free of charge. 

How to join:

  • Once you have registered for the seminar series, you will receive a unique link to access the webinar. Please do not distribute this link.
  • Registration will be confirmed for all upcoming sessions within the series.

Upcoming Events & Speakers

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
Rubber Seminar – Mar. 20, 2025
  • Denis Rodrigue
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
Rubber Seminar – Sept. 18,2025
    Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
    Rubber Seminar – Dec. 4, 2025

      Past events

      Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
      Kinetics and Mechanism of Ozone and Oxygen Attack on Natsyn with and without 6PPD
      • Edward R Terrill
        Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL)
      Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
      Evaluation of pulp and paper biomaterials in elastomers
      • Linda Botha
        Suzano
      Thursday, May 30, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
      Chloramine Devulcanization: A circular solution to rubber waste.
      • Ian Byberg
        Arduro
      Thursday, Mar 21, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
      Revolutionizing Elastomer Development: The Power of Automation and AI
      • Khaled Boqaileh
        LabsCubed

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      About the hosts

      Richard Pazur
      Lead Scientist – elastomers, Quality Engineering Test Establishment (QETE)
      Department of National Defence / Government of Canada
      PhD, Université Laval (Robert Prud’homme)
      richard.pazur@forces.gc.ca