BTC Polymer Science students tour USM, get hands-on experiences
Published 10:00 am Thursday, November 27, 2025
Brookhaven Technical Center’s Polymer Science II students spent several days recently putting content into practice in lab. Students injection molded two different polymers/products and performed a variety of casting processes with four other polymers. It was a busy week observing resin and process variable effects on finished products.
BTC’s Polymer Science II students also visited Mohawk Steel & Glass for glass and metal working instruction, as well as lots of hands-on experience. Students enjoyed blowing glass ornaments, plasma cutting copper, and breaking Prince Rupert’s drops.
During the second week of November, USM’s School of Polymer Science & Engineering hosted Mississippi’s Polymer Science I students for a day of challenge teamwork and tours of the Polymer Science Research Center.