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Understanding Bulk and Surface Properties of Complex Solid-State Materials Through Vapor Sorption Techniques
Learn advanced vapor sorption techniques for characterizing solid materials through dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) and inverse gas chromatography (IGC). This TAPPI webinar demonstrates how mid-career professionals can measure surface properties, water stability, diffusion coefficients, and phase transitions in materials ranging from polymers to pharmaceutical powders. Master BET surface area calculations, surface energy distribution mapping, and moisture-induced crystallization analysis using ambient temperature methods that preserve sample integrity. Gain practical insights for R&D applications, quality control benchmarking, and material optimization strategies essential for plant operations and product development leadership roles.
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Invitation to attend the Women's Summit from Keynote Speaker, Heather Wishart-Smith.
Join Heather Wishart-Smith, Senior VP of Technology and Innovation at Jacobs, for an interactive session at the 2021 TAPPI Virtual Women's Summit. The Choose Your Innovation workshop offers young professionals hands-on learning in Internet of Things, circular economies, and innovation management within organizations. Participants engage through interactive bingo games, breakout networking sessions, and collaborative problem-solving exercises using proven ideation techniques. This professional development opportunity combines technical skill building with peer networking, featuring social media engagement opportunities and innovation book prizes. Perfect for early-career engineers seeking leadership visibility and industry connections in the pulp and paper sector.
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Women's Summit 2021 - Platinum Sponsor Jacobs
Jacobs demonstrates how diversity and inclusion drive operational excellence in engineering and technical leadership roles. The company's commitment to gender equality and women's advancement creates mentorship opportunities, leadership development pathways, and inclusive workplace policies that support career growth. For mid-career professionals seeking leadership roles, Jacobs offers a proven framework for building diverse teams, implementing inclusive management practices, and leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance project outcomes and team performance in technical environments.
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2021 Virtual Women's Summit - Final
TAPPI's Women's Summit delivered cutting-edge innovation strategies through keynote speaker Heather Richard Smith, Senior VP of Technology at Jacobs. Young professionals gained practical insights on inclusive hiring for neurodiverse talent, sustainable innovation approaches, and military-inspired leadership techniques from General McChrystal's methods. Interactive breakout sessions explored work-life balance solutions, from flexible schedules to remote work strategies. Attendees earned professional development credits while networking with industry peers across 23 countries. The summit emphasized outcome-focused innovation over rigid processes, equipping early-career engineers with tools for technical skill growth and leadership visibility in pulp, paper, and packaging industries.