Mission

The Akron Global Polymer Academy at the University of Akron assists the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering in creating and disseminating knowledge about polymer science, polymer engineering, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education by supporting initiatives in P-16 education and other distributive education ventures. Providing consulting and training services to the polymer industry world wide, the Akron Polymer Training Center is the workforce development division of the Akron Global Polymer Academy.

Recent News & Notes

Science Education
Carin Helfer, Assistant Director, Science Education Outreach
"Time for a break! The past four-week period has probably been the busiest time in the existence of AGPA."
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Introducing the first-ever Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors for students in grades 5-8! Click on the logo below to find out more information about this exciting new contest.

Rubber Band Contest

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