SPE Foams® 2025

Call for Student Posters

Student Poster Session

If you are a graduate or undergraduate student conducting research related to polymer foam, consider participating in the SPE FOAMS® 2025 Student Poster Session.

Benefits

Free admission to FOAMS® 2025.
An opportunity to win a Best Poster Award up to $500 for 1st place
An opportunity to win up to $750 in travel reimbursement via the SPE Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards. (See below for details)
Opportunities to network with fellow students, peers and experts in the field of foams.

How to Participate

Submit a 100-200 words abstract including title, authors and affiliation to Dr Judith Martín de León by July 1, 2025.
Create a poster that will fit in a 48” wide by 36” tall space (you will receive an email from Dr. Martin de León concerning details on poster mounting).
Print your poster and bring it to the first day of the conference.

SPE Thermoplastic Material & Foams Division Ananda Chatterjee Travel Awards

Two $750 scholarships are offered for selected undergraduate/graduate students in plastics/foams area attending the SPE FOAMS®2025 Conference (October 2-3, 2025) in Naples, Italy.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
Must major in or take courses relevant to a career in the plastics/polymer industry.
Good academic standing with their schools (GPA > 3.0).
Must attend the SPE FOAMS®2025 conference.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application by July 1, 2025 to Dr. Shu-Kai Yeh, including:

One-page statement of your qualifications, educational and career goals in the plastics/foams industry.
100 to 200 word explanation for why you want to attend SPE FOAMS® 2025.
High school and/or college transcript for the past 2 years.

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Refund Policy

, minus a $50 processing fee, will be granted until August 15, 2025. No refunds will be granted after August 15, 2025. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance if you have questions about your registration.

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