MII Technical Conference & Review
Online registration has closed, but on-site registration will be available. Please email mii@vt.edu if you need more details.


MII organizes a technical conference and review meeting on the Virginia Tech campus to provide an opportunity for scientists and engineers from industry and government to learn about the activities of MII through 25+ faculty presentations and 100+ student posters.
There are also opportunities to learn new aspects of the integrated research and education programs at Virginia Tech to form partnerships with faculty and graduate/undergraduate students associated with the Institute.
2022 Plenary Speakers

Bob Allen
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Senior Research Fellow
Plenary Lecture
"Sustainable Polymer Chemistry and the BOTTLE Consortium"

Natalie Arnett
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
Associate Professor of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
Plenary Lecture
"Synthesis and Characterization of Modifiable Poly(Arylene Ether Sulfone) with Tailorable Properties for Versatile Applications"

David Dillard
Virginia Tech, MII
Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor
Plenary Lecture
"MII: Our Roots and Journey to Success"

Katherine Hofmann
Eastman Chemical Company
Principal Applications Development Scientist
Plenary Lecture
"Plastics Aren't Evil"

Jeremiah Johnson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Professor of Chemistry
Plenary Lecture
"Clipping bonds in polymer networks: what can we learn by deconstructing 'infinite' molecules?"

Nikhil Verghese
SABIC
Plenary Lecture
"Thermoplastic composite solutions for mass markets: Opportunities and challenges"

If you are a Virginia-based company and interested in attending the conference, please contact MII at mii@vt.edu for more information!
Conference Registration
- Early bird registration (prior to February 4, 2022): $420
- Standard registration (after February 4, 2022): $480
- Plenary speakers and MII faculty, MII students, and MII postdocs should use the registration codes they received via email.
- The registration fee includes attendance at the technical conference, all receptions and breaks, banquet, and the meeting proceedings. An extra banquet ticket may be purchased for a guest, if desired.
*If you are a Virginia Tech faculty member or student, please email mii@vt.edu for registration instructions.
Venue
The Holtzman Alumni Center is home to the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center are adjacent to the Holtzman Alumni Center.
Hotel Accommodations
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
901 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-8000 or (877) 200-3360
Other hotels within short walking distance include the Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University and the Residence Inn Blacksburg-University.
For further information on this or future programs, contact MII by phone at (540) 231-6824 or by e-mail at mii@vt.edu.