University of Akron proposes merging chemistry-related programmes
By 
Rebecca Trager2025-02-27T14:30:00
Plan to combine polymer science with chemical engineering and chemistry departments provokes criticism
A proposal on the table at the University of Akron in Ohio, US would merge several chemistry-related programmes and cut staff. The scheme aims to address the institution’s large financial deficit, as well as falling numbers of students in these programmes.
Under this so-called ‘retrenchment proposition’ the university would combine three entities – the school of polymer science and polymer engineering; the chemical, biomolecular, and corrosion engineering department; and the chemistry department – into a new department.