Director and Professor, Polymer Science and Engineering @ University of Southern Mississippi Views and opinions are my own.
Joined April 2015
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12 Feb 2025
Science thrives when everyone is empowered to contribute. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering! @USM_Polymers
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8 Oct 2024
The Southern Miss School of Polymer Science and Engineering @USM_Polymers is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our team in August 2025. Find the details and apply at the following link: usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/โฆ
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We are looking forward to this insightful discussion with Dr. Sharon Feng on building a fulfilling industrial career as a woman in science. Learn about key skills, overcoming biases, and factors for success! #WomenInScience #IndustrialCareer #CareerInsights
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2 Oct 2024
Applications are OPEN for the 2025 NSF REU at Southern Miss School of Polymer Science & Engineering @USM_Polymers! Gain hands-on research experience this summer.
๐ Apply now: usmspsereu.com
๐ NSF ETAP: etap.nsf.gov/sso/sign-in
#REU #UndergradResearch #SummerResearch
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17 Sep 2024
My research team has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. A strong organic/polymer synthetic skillset is required. Full details โฌ๏ธ Apply at usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/โฆ @USM_Polymers
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24 Jul 2024
Thanks to @RSCApplied Polymers for highlighting our recent work on cyclic ketal bridged bisepoxides as part of their collection aimed at meeting the @UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Read the paper here: tinyurl.com/2wbt8r47
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17 Jul 2024
Proud of this guy! Dr. Jaylen Davis @davis_amon21 - successfully defended his PhD focused on polybenzoxazine vitrimers via transesterification exchange. #20thPhD from the PRG! It has been a fun journey! Next stop - Jaylen moves a bit north to join the @ArmyERDC in Vicksburg, MS.
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21 Jun 2024
Such a privilege to work with the dedicated faculty and talented students in the @USM_Polymers
21 Jun 2024
@SouthernMiss School of Polymer Science and Engineering leaps 58 spots to No. 141 in the latest U.S. News & World Report's Best Engineering Schools โ Graduate Programs! @usnews #EngineeringExcellence #PolymerScience. Read the full story below.
usm.edu/news/2024/release/beโฆ
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28 May 2024
Congratulations to our newly minted Dr. Surabhi Jha on a successful defense of her PhD dissertation! #19thPhD from the @PattonGroupUSM. @EastmanChemCo is the next stop for @SurabhiJ7! Cannot wait to see how she continues to soar!
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26 May 2024
Wow - what a game!
26 May 2024
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For the second time in as many seasons, the Golden Eagles are @SunBelt Tournament CHAMPS!
#EverythingMatters | #SMTTT
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19 Apr 2024
Congratulations to Catherine Sarantes on a successful defense of her PhD dissertation! These are the days that I enjoy the most about being in academia - celebrating our student's successes! #18thPhD from the @PattonGroupUSM. Next stop for Cat - China Lake with Benjamin Harvey!
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USM Polymer Alumni - Save the Date for the 2024 Storey Symposium honoring Professor Rob Storey.
When: 10.18.24
Where: School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hattiesburg Campus.
More info:ย lnkd.in/gPhhhEej
Update your contact information: lnkd.in/gAajkxnM
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24 Dec 2023
Smoked simple syrup (with a couple of different infusions) and smoked citrus should make some nice holiday cocktails.
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Congratulations to our newly minted Polymer Science and Engineering PhDs! William Guzmรกn, Dana Pinson, Hannah George Abernathy, Nathaniel Prine, Toby Edwards, Sam Hunt, Sean Cao, Christopher Scanlon (not pictured), and Tyler Richardson (not pictured).
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4 Dec 2023
Had fun with the polymer science and the art on this one! You'll have to read the paper to understand why we featured @AlamedaBenjamin's motorbike in the cover art. Still many challenges to address with degradable thermosets and with carbon fiber recovery/reuse.
4 Dec 2023
Read our featured back cover for #RSCAppliedPolymers issue 2 here!
'Cyclic ketal bridged bisepoxides: enabling the design of degradable epoxy-amine thermosets for carbon fiber composite applications' by Derek L. Patton et al.
doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00095H
ALT motorcycle and windmills in the background
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1 Dec 2023
Honored and excited to serve POLY and the polymer community!
29 Nov 2023
Congratulations to POLY's newly elected officers!
@dereklpatton @jbmatson @kathrynuhrich cscott.chemistry.msstate.edu
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20 Nov 2023
Professors- do you want your undergraduates to undertake a research experience this summer in Polymer Science & Engineering? Please encourage them to apply today! Applications close January 1st, 2024. Apply at usmspsereu.com
#reu #research #undergrads
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18 Nov 2023
Our students in @USM_Polymers are indeed awesome in their selfless service to the K-12 community! In addition, Claire Clemons @claire_nunes , our Director of Edu/Outreach deserves kudos for organizing and running these events that impact next gen students!
17 Nov 2023
Thatโs a wrap on Field Trips to SPSE for 2023. 15 field trips, 21 schools & 500 middle school, high school and community college students through our doors. Shout out to the legendary grad & undergrad students who ran all the demos and talks! On our road to making a differenceโญ๏ธ
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24 Oct 2023
Fun morning engaging with the bright minds flowing through the Stone High School College and Career Fair. Recruiting for @USM_Polymers and @SouthernMiss!
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9 Oct 2023
Join the @USM_Polymers team at @SouthernMiss
! Excited to launch our search for an Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise in Polymer Science & Engineering and a passion for teaching. Apply here: usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/โฆ. Review starts Nov 15.
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