NIST Materials Science Portal: Main web site of the Materials Science Section of the National Institute of Standards and Technology including the Polymers Portal, downloadable publications, program descriptions, and other resources.
Plastics Institute of America - a not for profit organization whose members come from industry, academia, and government. - to help advance the growth and progress of the plastics industry through education and research.
A Science Teacher's Polymer Education Guide - this resource is aimed at school-age students and includes definitions, facts, and science in areas of polymers, plastics, rubbers, composites, and manufacturing and processing of these.
JACO Products: Experts in custom plastic injection molding, plastic stamping, and die-cutting services
Chemistry Related Servers
Resources for Science Classes, including general science, physical Science, life science, and great ideas for science activities you can do at home! From the University of Kansas - NEW
Chemistry Conferences features conferences relating to many areas of chemistry, including polymers and materials science.
ChemSynthesis - Chemical Synthesis Database: This website is a searchable database of chemical substances gives the chemical structure, density, boiling & melting point, CAS registry number and synthesis references. There are currently more than 40,000 compounds and more than 45,000 synthesis references in the database.
K-12 Educational Sites
Support for College Students with Cancer: The guide includes extensive and empowering information, online resources, support organizations, and an inspiring ‘insider perspective’ from an incredible young student currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
STEM Games for Kids - a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) games and activities from Maryville University
Other organizations of interest to Polymer Chemists
The Cleveland Chemical Association is an organization that has been in existence for over 60 years, starting back in 1947. We have about 175 individual members that represent major chemical companies throughout the area. Through our activities, communications and leadership, we foster and promote higher standards of ethics among the members of the Association, provide the opportunity to develop wider acquaintances among persons engaged in and associated with the chemical industry in this area, encourage and implement activities designed to improve the image, understanding, and appreciation of the chemical industry in our communities, provide members, associates, and community leaders with information concerning developments in the chemical industry, and in the Northeast Ohio area we promote and share highest standards & best practices regarding environmental responsibility, product quality, and safety awareness among our members and communities.