Outreach

Gulf Coast Polymer Conference -- Workshop (11/2025)

Dr. An hosted a workshop on Python programming and machine learning for polymer design at the Gulf Coast Polymer Conference. The codes are open to the public. Scan the QR code or click the link to get access.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L0Xo6nBHFg_SQCdC5pB_hndpedxC8Xja

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LSU ENGage

03/2026

Students learnt how the architecture of polymers impacted their properties. One example is the iodine test on starch. It can distinguish between linear and branched starch based on the color produced. This test is combined with a bead-connecting activity. By connecting beads (representing glucose units), students can bridge the gap between the visible results of the iodine test and the microscopic world of polymer architectures.

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(03/2024)

Dr. An's group presented molecular simulations of polymers to middle-school students.

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LSU ENGage (04/2025)

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Graphic User Interface for Topological Polymer Design--Download