Are you working on a project related to medical polymer science, polymer engineering, or medical innovation?
We invite you to share your research with industry leaders by participating in the SPE Poster Session at our upcoming industry event! We welcome students from the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area to present their posters at this special event, to be held in person on October 21, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Present your work to academics and professionals
- Gain visibility and recognition within the medical polymer and medical device community
- Build your network and explore career opportunities
We are pleased to offer complimentary registration and a monetary stipend to students presenting posters, to support their participation. We encourage two presenters per poster, and both co-authors should be included in the online input form. A Best Poster Award will be presented. Poster size should be 3’ x 4’.
Submit your poster abstract today and take part in one of the most exciting technical showcases for emerging talent.
“I enjoyed attending and presenting at the MiniTec 2024 Midwest Conference, which was inspiring and provided valuable opportunities for industry networking . Two of my students also participated in the poster session, where they showcased their research and received meaningful feedback and industry connections. I strongly recommend this conference and will once again be supporting student poster presentations.” – Chun Wang, Biomedical Engineering at University of Minnesota
DEADLINE September 15, 2025
“I thoroughly enjoyed attending the MiniTec 2024 Midwest Conference, which truly serves as a bridge between academia and industry. The conference provided an excellent platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring emerging trends in the field. One of my research students, Mirnesa Delic, presented our work through a poster on the synthesis of a biohydrogel using Atmospheric Pressure Plasma technology. She was highly engaged with attendees, gaining valuable insights, constructive feedback, and meaningful connections that will significantly benefit her academic and professional growth.
Beyond our presentation, I attended several cutting-edge sessions that deepened my understanding of emerging techniques, innovative methodologies, and collaborative opportunities. These insights will directly enhance my teaching at Hamline University and further advance the research conducted in the Hamline Plasma Laboratory.” – Urvashi Sandhir, Chemistry Department at Hamline University
Topics include the following:
1. Advanced Medical Polymers
- Smart, self-healing, bioinspired, and antimicrobial medical plastics
- Material biocompatibility
- Materials & technologies critical for next generation medicines & therapeutic delivery systems
2. Next-Generation Medical Devices & Therapeutic Delivery
- Next generation medical devices and therapeutic delivery systems
- Personalization in materials, manufacturing, devices, and measurements
- Development of hybrid devices to reduce single-use plastic waste and OEM end-of-life responsibilities
3. Manufacturing Innovations & Process Control
- Additive manufacturing in medical devices (3D and “4D” printing)
- Innovations in polymer processing and device manufacturing
- AI and machine learning-driven tools for medical plastics manufacturing
4. Regulatory Compliance & Testing
- Testing and validation of medical plastics (evolving standards and regulations: ISO 10993 updates, MDR, PFAS)
- Interactions between medical plastics and sterilization methods (e.g., ethylene oxide limitations)
5. Sustainability & Lifecycle Considerations
- Sustainability in healthcare materials and manufacturing
- Design considerations for balancing safety, convenience, and lifecycle impact
If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support your success!
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