Impacting and driving the global marketplace
Since 1994, the Kansas Polymer Research Center has been providing outstanding research based on fundamental science and applied research & development.
KPRC strives to develop partnerships and collaborations with a number of partners in the region, state, and across the nation to impact and drive the global marketplace, strengthening U.S. competitiveness and supporting economic development in our communities.
KPRC breakthrough technologies and scientific innovation often results in intellectual property that further supports business and the transition of science to the marketplace. KPRC captures this intellectual property in patents and copyrights and eagerly works with companies to license inventions so that these technologies become industrial products, services, and consumer goods.
Who we
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Industries
Our research and technology relates with virtually all industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, home furnishings, agriculture, and others.
Partnerships
We strive to develop partnerships and collaborations with a number of partners in the region, state, and across the nation to impact and drive the global marketplace.
Academics
KPRC is located on the campus of Pittsburg State university, who offers academic programs in theoretic, research and application fields of study in two colleges.
Community
KPRC works with local communities to delelop opportunities for businesses.
Education
We support local and regional STEM activities by inspiring students and teachers in the expertise areas in which we are passionate about.