The Stanford Polymer Collective (SPC) is an interdisciplinary student organization. Our mission is to foster dynamic conversations and to actively engage the university and local community in the exciting realm of polymer-based materials. We organize a range of activities, including:

• lunch-and-learns
• industry tours
• outreach activities
• quarterly talks
• annual poster symposium

• Fall Kickoff Happy Hour – Thursday, October 3, 2024, Shriram Tea Room, 4-6pm
• Lunch & Learn Seminar – Samya Sen (Appel Lab), Thi Tran (Chen Lab), Shriram 108, 12pm (RSVP)
• Special Seminar – Prof. Robert Macfarlane, MIT, AllenX 101X, 10:30am (Coffee sign-up) (Meeting sign-up)
• Special Seminar – Prof. Eugene Chen, Colorado State University, Thursday, October 24th, 10am, Chemistry Gazebo

To stay in the know and find out how you can get involved:

• sign up for our mailing list here!
• follow us on Twitter (@StanfordPolymer) or on Bluesky (@StanfordPolymer)

The Stanford Polymer Collective welcomes membership, leadership, and participation in our scientific community from polymer enthusiasts across all race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, parent status, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, experience, and training backgrounds. Additionally, SPC is working to support local underserved middle schools and high schools by sharing polymer science outreach and resources about the process of entering college and academia.

2024-2025 Leadership Team