Tuesday, October 12th.  Social hour starts at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM, Presentation at 8:00PM.

> PROGRAM

> Prof. James Seferis, Composite Materials Systems Design for Chemical Engineers

> ABOUT THE PROGRAM

> Polymeric materials (composites) have been utilized for over a century in diverse applications such as the rubber, plastic, fiber, coatings and adhesive industries. Composites have only relatively recently been introduced in the aerospace industry in the last few decades. Composites offer superior performance and weight savings over traditional metal structures but must be carefully designed with emphasis in construction and manufacturing.

> Composite structures need to be understood from both an isolated and systemic standpoint to facilitate new designs. Systemic evaluation should incorporate the business process from inception to commercialization. This presents a challenge to higher education which has up to now taken the approach that innovation and fundamental understanding are independent of the business environment. Several examples identifying successes and failures to this needed paradigm shift which is currently thinking place in industry and academia will be presented in this talk. The audience is encouraged to share their experiences.

> ABOUT THE SPEAKER

> Dr. Seferis received his BS degree from the U. of Colorado and his Ph.D. from the U. of Delaware in 1977, both in chemical engineering. He joined the U. of W. Dept. of ChemE. faculty in 1977. In 1982, he established the Polymeric Composites Laboratory at the University of Washington, a model program for research in a university environment in collaboration with chemical material and aerospace industries. Dr. Seferis was promoted to his current rank of full professor in 1985 and was named Boeing/Steiner Professor of Polymeric Composite Materials in 1991.

> Dr. Seferis' research focus is interrelating structure processing and properties of fiber-reinforced polymers, with emphasis on thermal analysis. He has developed special courses as well as his research program in polymer physics and engineering, with major emphasis in polymer composites for high performance load-bearing applications. Recently he investigated scaling phenomena relating to manufacturing, performance, and design. He has pioneered teaming relationships in industry, in the classroom and in his research. In 1993 he established the Team Certificate Program with a university-wide, interdisciplinary committee providing education in a team environment to practicing professionals at the management and technical level. Dr. Seferis is a consultant to many companies, including Boeing, Hexcel, Toray, Raytheon, TA Instruments, and Korean Air, dealing with technical, managerial, and organizational global issues.

> LOCATION

> Houlihan's (425 452-7300);  550 106th Ave. NE, Bellevue

> Menu Selections

> Stuffed Chicken Breast - Tender chicken breast filled with savory herb and garlic cheese, then lightly breaded, saut> éed and topped with delicious dill-butter sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas.

> Grilled Vegetable Rigatoni - Fresh red bell pepper, broccoli, red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and rigatoni tossed with a basil marinera sauce. Sprinkled with Romano cheese.

> Both meals come with salad and coffee, ice tea and/or soda.

> Cost: $18

> Make reservations by calling 206-623-8632 by noon of the Friday before the meeting. You can cancel by calling by noon of the meeting day. Dinner reservation "no-shows" will be billed.>

DIRECTIONS

> From 405 headed South, take NE 8th exit headed west. Left on 106th, then 3 short blocks to the Bellevue Galleria Center on your left. From 405 headed North, take NE 4th exit headed west. Right on 106th, the Bellevue Galleria Center will be on your right.