Akron, Ohio — The Akron Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers will host its annual Awards Night May 20 at Firestone Country Club.
The keynote speaker will be Mary Verstraete, professor emeritus of biomedical engineering at the University of Akron, who will discuss the importance of professional societies.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social networking session and drinks. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the awards program follows dinner.
SPE members and guests pay $30. Retirees pay $25. The fee for students is $10. The awards banquet is free to new members attending their first meeting.
Reservations must be made by noon on May 17. Contact Gary Taylor at 330-419-4380 or [email protected].