Welcome to the 41^st Annual Waterborne,
High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium February 24 - 28, 2014

On behalf of the School of Polymers & High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi, we invite you to participate in the 41^st Annual Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium, February 24-28, 2014 at the Sheraton New Orleans.

The Waterborne Symposium has a reputation for excellent scientific presentations and discussions. The warm energetic atmosphere and many social events makes it an ideal place to learn, network and relax with the leading experts in the field of polymer science and surface coatings. Join the premier coatings conference educating you on the cutting edge technologies of tomorrow.

Schedule at a Glance - FULLY interactive schedule

• Shortcourses - Monday and Tuesday, February 24-25
• The Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall - Tuesday through Thursday, February 25 - 27
• Opening Reception - Tuesday Evening, February 25
• Symposium - Wednesday through Friday at noon, February 26 - 28
• Welcome Reception - Wednesday Evening, Feburary 26
• Guest Program - Wednesday and Thursday, February 25 - 26
• Student Poster Session - Thursday, February 27
• Awards - Friday, February 28

Eastman Student Poster Winners: (from left to right)
Brian King (Eastman), Jack Ly (5^th place), Christopher Childers (4^th place), Michael Sims (3^rd place),
Li Xiong (2^nd place), Emily Hoff (1^st place), and Dr. Robson Storey (Waterborne Chairman)