T.W. Bennett Symposium

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Fundamental Research with a Purpose
April 24, 2025

The Symposium will host notable speakers from academia, industry, and national labs with the theme of Fundamental Research with a Purpose. Dr. Jeffrey Wiggins, polymer science and engineering professor at USM is the 2024-2025 Bennett Distinguished Professor and the Keynote Speaker. 

The Symposium is made possible thanks to the T.W. Bennett Endowment, established at USM by Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Bennett, Sr. in honor of their son and his love for the sciences. Earnings from the endowment are used to support research activities of the Bennett Professor and to sponsor the biennial T.W. Bennett Symposium.

Schedule (More Details Coming Soon)

Interdisciplinary Research

8:30 A.M.
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Jeffrey Wiggins

9:00 A.M.
SESSION I – FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE WITH A PURPOSE 

11:00 A.M.
SESSION II – TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE