Polymers & Coatings
Summer Short Course
August 5-9, 2024
Kenneth N. Edwards
Western Coatings Technology Center
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo

Course Overview

Cal Poly's summer short course on polymers and coatings brings together academic and industrial experts in the field. The one-week course covers many aspects of coating technology with emphasis on liquid coatings, both water-borne and solvent-based. 

Participants benefit from discussions of a wide range range of topics by industry and academic experts, including VOC and air quality aspects of coatings agencies. 

Participants are expected to have had some exposure to the coatings field, along with working knowledge in chemistry and other sciences. 

For more information contact Dr. Ray Fernando at rhfernan@calpoly.edu or visit www.wctc.calpoly.edu

Polymers & Coatings
Summer Short Course
August 5-9, 2024
Kenneth N. Edwards
Western Coatings Technology Center
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo

Agenda

• Overview of course, review of basic chemistry
• Introduction to polymer chemistry
• Overview of VOC analysis
• Polymer analysis
• Organic polymer chemistry
• Coatings formulation
• Coatings properties and testing
• Coatings rheology and application aspects
• Discussion of lab results

Lab Sessions

• Solution and emulsion polymerizations, GPC molecular weight analysis, viscosity molecular weight analysis. 
• Paint formulation from commercial latex and student latex, paint testing, thermal analysis. 
• Formulate architectural coatings, two-component urethane, epoxy coatings, test coatings. 
• VOC analysis by ASTM GC-MS method

Instructors

Mr. Daniel Douty, Chemours Corporation

Dr. Ray Fernando, Cal Poly State University

Dr. Leslie Hamachi, Cal Poly University

Dr. Gary Dombrowski, Dow Chemical

Mr. Brent Laurenti, BYK Additives Company

Dr. Patrick Lutz, EPS/Color Corporation

Mr. Scott Van Remortel, Covia Corporation

Dr. Erik Sapper, Cal Poly State University

Dr. Todd Williams, Covestro Corporation

Dr. Shanju Zhang, Cal Poly State University 

Polymers & Coatings
Summer Short Course
August 5-9, 2024
Kenneth N. Edwards
Western Coatings Technology Center
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo

Course Fees

The Cal Poly Kenneth N. Edwards Western Coatings Technology Center in cooperation with Cal Poly Conference and Event Planning Department offers this program to professionals in the field of polymers and coatings. 

Program Begins: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 8:00am

Program Ends: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:00pm

Early Bird Registration: $1,850 
Must register before 5:00pm on June 28, 2024

Beginning June 28, 2024: $1,950

Course fees include: 

• Handout hard copies 
• Electronic copies of the course material 
• Lunch Monday-Thursday

Cancellation of enrollment must be received in writing. To receive a full refund, cancellation request must be received no later than July 1, 2024. No refunds will be issued after that date. A $125 administration fee is assessed for processing refunds. 

Questions concerning registration or refunds should be directed to Cal Poly Conference and Event Planning: cep@calpoly.edu or 805-756-7600

Polymers & Coatings
Summer Short Course
August 5-9, 2024
Kenneth N. Edwards
Western Coatings Technology Center
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo

Travel & Accommodations

San Luis Obispo is located in California's Central Coast region, 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 230 miles south of San Francisco. 

Participants who wish to drive from the Los Angeles or San Francisco areas may take Route 101. 

All major airlines offer services to San Luis Obispo Airport (SBP) with connecting flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver and Seattle. 

Information for local hotels can be found on the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce website: SLO Chamber of Commerce 

Lodging is not included in the program fee.