Derek Patton

Director and Professor, Polymer Science and Engineering @ University of Southern Mississippi Views and opinions are my own.

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Science thrives when everyone is empowered to contribute. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering! @USM_Polymers

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The Southern Miss School of Polymer Science and Engineering @USM_Polymers is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our team in August 2025. Find the details and apply at the following link: https://t.co/89cxdUVAPj

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We are looking forward to this insightful discussion with Dr. Sharon Feng on building a fulfilling industrial career as a woman in science. Learn about key skills, overcoming biases, and factors for success! #WomenInScience #IndustrialCareer #CareerInsights

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Applications are OPEN for the 2025 NSF REU at Southern Miss School of Polymer Science & Engineering @USM_Polymers! Gain hands-on research experience this summer.
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/yf8fB3EB0Z
📝 NSF ETAP: https://t.co/8KApuAmffi
#REU #UndergradResearch #SummerResearch

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@MatsonLab_VT @SarahNSwilley Congrats @SarahNSwilley!

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My research team has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. A strong organic/polymer synthetic skillset is required. Full details ⬇️ Apply at https://t.co/AJWUcikuBK @USM_Polymers

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@mwrobertson2 @UWChemE Congrats Mark on this recognition!

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@TroppJoshua @WelchFoundation @KeitzLab @ZastrowLab Congrats Josh!

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Thanks to @RSCApplied Polymers for highlighting our recent work on cyclic ketal bridged bisepoxides as part of their collection aimed at meeting the @UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Read the paper here: https://t.co/hFyGatqx3F

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Proud of this guy! Dr. Jaylen Davis @davis_amon21 - successfully defended his PhD focused on polybenzoxazine vitrimers via transesterification exchange. #20thPhD from the PRG! It has been a fun journey! Next stop - Jaylen moves a bit north to join the @ArmyERDC in Vicksburg, MS.

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Such a privilege to work with the dedicated faculty and talented students in the @USM_Polymers

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@SouthernMiss School of Polymer Science and Engineering leaps 58 spots to No. 141 in the latest U.S. News & World Report's Best Engineering Schools – Graduate Programs! @usnews #EngineeringExcellence #PolymerScience. Read the full story below.
https://t.co/A6d4zgQ1Yk

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@TroppJoshua @acsprf @TTUChem @TTUResearch @TTUArtsSciences Congrats Josh!

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Congratulations to our newly minted Dr. Surabhi Jha on a successful defense of her PhD dissertation! #19thPhD from the @PattonGroupUSM. @EastmanChemCo is the next stop for @SurabhiJ7! Cannot wait to see how she continues to soar!

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Wow - what a game!

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𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞

For the second time in as many seasons, the Golden Eagles are @SunBelt Tournament CHAMPS!

#EverythingMatters | #SMTTT

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@ZacharyAhmad Congrats Zach!

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@Jianguo_Mei @PurdueChemistry Congrats Jianguo!

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@WeiYouResearch @USM_Polymers @Xiaodan_Gu @WeiYouResearch Always fun to catch up! Thanks for the great seminar and for spending time with our faculty and students!

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Congratulations to Catherine Sarantes on a successful defense of her PhD dissertation! These are the days that I enjoy the most about being in academia - celebrating our student's successes! #18thPhD from the @PattonGroupUSM. Next stop for Cat - China Lake with Benjamin Harvey!

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@USM_Polymers @USM_GradSchool Congrats!!

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USM Polymer Alumni - Save the Date for the 2024 Storey Symposium honoring Professor Rob Storey.

When: 10.18.24

Where: School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Hattiesburg Campus.

More info: https://t.co/ZZlaSQFPOK

Update your contact information: https://t.co/0ZWHitp0WF