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This annual event was held Feb. 8-13 in NOLA.
March 23, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
The Annual Waterborne Symposium was held February 8-13 in New Orleans, LA. Hosted by the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering, the Symposium is a premier event dedicated to advancing the science and technology of surface coatings. The symposium brought together industry professionals, researchers and students to discuss innovative developments in eco-friendly coatings, including waterborne, high-solids and powder technologies. Attendees were able to participate in expert-led short courses, technical presentations and networking opportunities.
Proceeds from the symposium are used by USM for various elements of academic program development including junior faculty development, graduate student stipends, equipment acquisition and maintenance, and especially scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in Polymer Science. Most of these students enter the coatings or related polymer industries upon graduation. These scholarships are key to USM’s efforts to recruit the highest-achieving students into their Polymers Program.
This year’s event featured 39 talks organized into several sessions related to various aspects of surface coatings: general, corrosion, resins, waterborne, pigments, additives and high solids.
Plenary Speaker and Memorial Lecture
The first session commenced with plenary speakers, Jaime Grunlan of Texas A&M University, presenting “Super Gas Barrier and Self-Extinguishing Polymers with Aqueous Polyelectrolyte Complex Coatings.”
The Sidney Lauren Memorial Lecture was given by Sarah Morgan, The University of Southern Mississippi. It was titled “High Strain-rate Mechanical Properties of Phase Separated Block Copolymers.”
Technology Showcase
In addition to the main technical program, the Waterborne Symposium also included a three-day Technology Showcase. The showcase featured 15 exhibitors who focused on emerging technologies, new materials, innovative services and equipment for the coatings industry.
Student Poster Sessions/Awards
The Evonik Student Poster Session Featured work from both graduate and undergraduate students.
PCI Award for Technical Excellence:Jim Reader, Evoink Corporation for “The Use of Superspreading Surfactants in Water-based Coatings.”
Co-authors: Sarah Vezzetti, Sarah Hancock and Cambry Galler
Siltech Best Paper Award for Innovation:Daniel Mania, Wacker Chemical Company for “Silane Modified Polymers for Roof Coatings.”
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