Contribute
Contribute a guide
Know these materials firsthand? Help us explain them well.
Materials Review is an independent, community-built resource, and we welcome contributions from people who work with these materials directly: structural and materials engineers, concrete finishers, precast and ready-mix technicians, coatings and polymer chemists, and rebar detailers. If you can explain a corner of the field clearly and accurately, we want to hear from you.
What we publish
Practical, genuinely useful explainers that help a reader understand or do something specific: what a spec means, why a material behaves the way it does, how to avoid a common failure. Pieces are written for a general reader, honest about trade-offs, and free of hype and product promotion.
What we ask
Contributor standards
- Accurate and fact-checked, with sources for any specific number, standard, or claim.
- Original writing, not copied or spun from another site.
- Plain language, useful structure, no filler.
- Honest framing that respects our independence and disclaimer.
- No promotional or thin content dressed up as a guide, and no undisclosed paid links.
We edit for accuracy, clarity, and house style, and we fact-check against primary sources before publishing.
How to pitch
Send a short note describing your topic, your firsthand experience, and an outline or draft. Email editor@kansaspolymer.com with "Contribute" in the subject line. If it is a good fit, we will reply with next steps.
Materials Review is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with Pittsburg State University or the former Kansas Polymer Research Center, and it is not a substitute for a licensed engineer. Confirm structural, safety, and code questions with a qualified professional before acting.