April 2026 Technical Meeting

Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/2137453

Program:
1:00 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:15 PM – Richard Stanley, Commercial Director, Sun Chemical; “Novel sulfurized algae oil-based extreme pressure additives for MWF.”
2:00 PM – Pezhman Palahang, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania,“ In-Situ Formation and Durability of Tribocoatings Using BaTiO₃ Nanocrystal Additives.”
2:15 PM – Break
2:25 PM –Dr. Shannon McGee, Chemist III,Quaker Houghton;“The Tribological Study of How Sustainable Lubricity Additives Affect Metalworking Fluid Performance.”

Student Poster Session – 11:30 AM  – 12:45 PM; Topics TBA

Registration Details: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/2137453
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Through MONDAY 4/27/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER MONDAY 4/27/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund
Philadelphia Section members are asked to list Philadelphia as their section when they renew their STLE Memberships.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 4/30/2026 UNTIL 12 PM