Career Night for Students

Published 2/21/2023


THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

7:00-8:30 PM, all locations

Learn about careers in industry from local working scientists. Our members will share their stories and experience and answer your questions.


Kent State University, Williams Hall Room 111

Contact Erin Michael McLaughlin

Panelists Include:

Pamela Cadile, Santoprene, Sales Manager

Tammy Deblock, Synthomer, Technical Services Manager

Michael Fricke, Olon Ricerca Biosciences, Sr. Scientist

Shana Sims, Shin-Etsu Silicones, Sr. Chemist



Malone University, Mitchell Hall Room 203

Contact Kathryn Huisinga

Panelists Include:

Krystal Lovejoy, Synthomer, Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Bridget Morris, Synthomer, Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, Responsible Care Coordinator

Nicole Vickerman, Bridgestone Firestone, Project Engineer, Polymer Engineering Pilot Center


Mount Union University, Bracy Hall Room L04

Contact Scott Mason

Panelists Include:

Kylie Knipp, Ace Laboratories, Sr. Technical Account Manager

Walter Salamant, Bridgestone Firestone, Research Scientist

Erin Sheepwash, Bridgestone Firestone, Manager, Materials Analytical Laboratory


The University of Akron, Knight Chemical Laboratory Room 312

Contact Ivan Popov

Panelists Include:

Andrea Alexander, Shin-Etsu Silicones, Product Development Manager

Keti Bertman, Olon Ricerca Biosciences, Senior Scientist

Roderick Durham, Synthomer, Technical Services Manager, Adhesives

Brittany Widner, Synthomer, Method Development Scientist