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Title: |
Polyethylene – Past Successes and Future Challenges
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Introduction: |
A one day meeting to mark the discovery of polyethylene on 27 March 1933 by Reginald Gibson and Eric Fawcett. There will be the opportunity to visit the Plastic Exhibition in the Science Museum and view the apparatus used in the discovery. Registration fee £90 (£45 for students) |
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Dates: |
27 March 2008 |
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Dana Centre of the Science Museum, London, England |
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n/a |
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Who should attend: |
Anyone interested in the discovery and development of polyethylene. |
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Organising Committee:
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Professor Geoffrey Mitchell (University of Reading) Dr Fred Davis (University of Reading) Dr Susan Mossman (Science Museum) Professor Alun Vaughan (University of Southampton) |
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For the full programme contact Sherrie Foo, Centre for Advanced Microscopy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AF Tel: 0118 378 4616 Email: s.j.foo@reading.ac.uk or see www.reading.ac.uk/cfam/75PE |
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