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47.  Srubar III, WV, SD Frazier. "Recycling Polycarbonate: Scientific Approach." ReVision Solutions Project Kick-Off Meeting; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 11 November 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar and S Frazier.

46. Mauney, DC, C Suwongso,  WV Srubar III, LD Montoya. "Experimental Study of Active Flow and Photocatalytic Materials for Indoor Air Quality Applications." Abstract Accepted for the 34th American Association for Aerosol Research Annual Conference; Minneapolis, Minnesota, 14 October 2015. Oral Presentation by LD Montoya.

45.  Srubar III, WV, SD Frazier. "Biobased Hydrogel Foams for Next-Generation Scaffolds, Packaging, and Insulation Materials." Advanced Industry Accelerator Grant Program, Finalist Presentation.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 8 October 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

44.  Srubar III, WV. "Introduction to Architectural Engineering." University of Colorado Boulder AREN 1316: Introduction to Architectural and Civil Engineering, Invited Guest Lecture.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 1 September 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

43. Gevaudan, JP,  WV Srubar III. "Characterization and Treatment of Low-Quality Fly Ash for the Synthesis of Geopolymer Cements." 6th Annual Advances in Cement-based Materials Conference; Manhattan, Kansas. 20 July 2015. Poster Presentation by JP Gevaudan.

42.  Srubar III, WV, KM Hess, DN Dorr, LS Traeger, SD Frazier. "Protein-based Biomaterials for Construction." First International Conference on Bio-based Building Materials; Clermont-Ferrand, France. 26 June 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

41. Djokic, D, WV Srubar III. "Facilitating Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving among Pre-Collegiate Engineering Students via Materials Science Principles." 2015 American Society of Engineering Education Conference; Seattle, WA, USA. 16 June 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

40. Frazier, SD,  WV Srubar III. "Chemical Modification of Protein-based Adhesives for Construction Applications." 23rd World Forum on Advanced Materials Conference; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. 13 May 2015. Poster Presentation by S Frazier.

39. Hess, KM, SA HinchcliffeWV Srubar III. "Biobased FRPs for Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure." 2015 Structural Engineering Institute Conference; Portland, Oregon, USA. 23 April 2015. Oral Presentation by K Hess.

38.  Srubar III, WV. "Sustainable Materials." University of Colorado Boulder EVEN 4834: Environmental Sustainability, Invited Guest Lecture.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 20 April 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

37. McCue, T,  WV Srubar III. "Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Poly(glycolic acid) (PGA) Composite Materials for Construction." 2015 Discovery Learning Apprenticeship Poster Symposium; Boulder, CO, USA. 17 April 2015. Poster Presentation by T McCue.

36. Barnhouse, PW,  WV Srubar III. "Improving the Performance of Macroporous Recycled-Aggregate Pervious Concrete." 2015 ACI Spring Convention; Kansas City, Missouri, USA. 14 April 2015. Poster Presentation by P Barnhouse.

35. Traeger LD, DN Dorr, SD Frazier, KH Hess,  WV Srubar III. "Sustainable Protein-based Materials for Temporary Construction." 2015 ASCE Mountain Regional Conference; University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 10 April 2015. Oral Presentation by L Traeger.

34.  Srubar III, WV. "The Future of LCAs and EPDs: Incorporating Service-Life in the Environmental Impact Assessments of Green Building Materials." 2015 Architectural Engineering Institute Conference; Milwaukee, WI, USA. 26 March 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

33.  Srubar III, WV. "State-of-the-Art Building Materials." University of Colorado Boulder AREN 4317: Senior Capstone, Invited Guest Lecture.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 20 April 2015. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

32.  Srubar III, WV, AT Michel, AE Seifried, AB Liel. "Next-Generation Disaster-Related Debris Estimation Models." 3rd International Conference on Urban Disaster Reduction; Boulder, CO, USA. 30 September 2014. Oral Presentation by A Michel.

31. Michel, AT, WV Srubar III, SL Billington. "Biobased Materials for Sustainable Temporary Disaster-Relief Housing." 3rd International Conference on Urban Disaster Reduction; Boulder, CO, USA. 30 September 2014. Poster Presentation by A Michel.

30.  Srubar III, WV. "Sustainable Materials: Challenges and Opportunities." UUniversity of Colorado Boulder AREN 4317: Senior Capstone, Invited Guest Lecture.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 23 April 2014. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

29. Srubar III, WV. "Beyond LCAs and EPDs: Importance of Service-Life Prediction for Green Materials and Structures." Sustainable Structures Symposium, Portland State University. Portland, Oregon, USA. 17 April 2014. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

28.  Srubar III, WV. "Materials and the Environment." UUniversity of Colorado Boulder EVEN 4484: Environmental Microbiology, Invited Guest Lecture.; Boulder, Colorado, USA. 10 April 2014. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

27. Srubar III, WV. "Evaluating the Long-Term Sustainability of Green Infrastructure Materials: A Spatiotemporal Approach." Johns Hopkins University, Department of Civil Engineering, Invited Seminar. Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 19 March 2013. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

26. Srubar III, WV. "Evaluating the Long-Term Sustainability of Innovative Materials: A Spatiotemporal Approach." The University of Colorado at Boulder, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Invited Seminar. Boulder, Colorado, USA. 11 March 2013. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

25. Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Improving the Hygrothermal Durability Performance of Lignocellulose-Biopolymer Composite Materials via Chemical Modification." NSF Durability of Polymers and Polymer Composites Workshop: Current Challenges and Future Prospects. Conference Presentation. Monterey, California, USA. 6 March 2013. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

24. Srubar III, WV, SA Miller, SL Billington. "Service Life Prediction of Fully Biorenewable Wood-Plastic Composites: A Spatiotemporal Approach." Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials: Vision for the Future. Conference Presentation. Monterey, California, USA. 4 March 2013. Poster Presentation by W Srubar.

23. Srubar III, WV. "Evaluating the Long-Term Sustainability of Green Infrastructure Materials: A Spatiotemporal Approach." Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Invited Seminar. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 26 February 2013. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

22. Srubar III, WV. "Introduction to Structural Engineering." Stanford University, CEE 10: Introduction to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Majors, Invited Seminar. Stanford, California, USA. 11 February 2013.

21. Srubar III, WV, CA Ryan. "In-Service / Out-of-Service Performance of Biobased Composites." Stanford University John A. Blume Center for Earthquake Engineering Affiliates Meeting, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. 1 February 2013.

20. Srubar III, WV. "Long-Term Durability of Biopolymeric Composites for Construction." Exponent, Inc., Building and Structures Group, Invited Seminar. Menlo Park, California, USA. 11 December 2012. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

19. Billington, SL, WV Srubar III, SA Miller. "Predicting the Service Life of Biobased Composites for Green Construction." 20th BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Annual Meeting, Keynote Seminar. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 18 September 2012. Oral Presentation by S Billington.

18. Srubar III, WV. "Moisture-Induced Deterioration Modeling of Biorenewable Composites for Construction." John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center Graduate Student Summer Seminar Series, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. June 2012. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

17. Srubar III, WV. "Biorenewable Composites for Construction." Princeton University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Invited Seminar. Princeton, New Jersey, USA. 7 February 2012. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

16. Srubar III, WV. "Biorenewable Composites Materials." Stanford University CEE 320: Center for Integrated Facilities Engineering Seminar Invited Lecture. Princeton, New Jersey, USA. 25 January 2012. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

15. Srubar III, WV. "Healthy Bones: Structural Engineering and Sustainable Development." 8th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Conference Presentation. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 12 February 2012.

14. Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Engineered Biobased Composites: Material Development, Multiscale Modeling, and Long-Term Durability." 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers Structures Congress, Conference Presentation. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. 16 April 2012.

13. Srubar III, WV. "Modeling the Water Transport Kinetics in Biobased Composites." John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center Graduate Student Summer Seminar Series, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. June 2011. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

12. Srubar III, WV. "Engineering Structures." Women in Engineering Career Day, Stanford University, Invited Seminar. Stanford, California, USA. 9 April 2011.

11.  Srubar III, WV, CW Frank, SL Billington. "PHBV/Oak Wood Flour Engineered Biobased Composites: Tensile Properties and Water Absorption Behavior." 2011 American Composites Manufacturers Association, Conference Presentation. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. 4 February 2011.

10.  Srubar III, WV. "Structural Biobased Composites: Design, Development, Durability." Chi Environmental Conference, Stanford University, Conference Presentation. Stanford, California, USA. 14 January 2011.

9.  Billington, SL, CW Frank, CS Criddle, WV Srubar III, CA Ryan, ZC Wright. "Overview of Research on In-Service and Out-of-Service Performance of Fully Biobased Polymeric Composites." 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 7 January 2011: Poster Presentation by SL Billington.

8.  Srubar III, WV. "Engineered Biomaterials for Construction: A Cradle-to-Cradle Design Methodology for Green Material Development." Seventh International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Conference Presentation. University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 5 January 2011. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

7.  Ryan, CA, WV Srubar III, SL Billington, CS Criddle. "Characterization and Anaerobic Degradation of Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)/Oak Wood Flour Composites." 18th Annual BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS) Conference, Conference Presentation by CA Ryan. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 13 October 2010. Oral Presentation by S Billington.

6. Srubar III, WV. "Biocomposites: Mechanisms, Modeling, and Mitigation of Hygrothermal Effects." John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center Graduate Student Summer Seminar Series, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. June 2010. Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

5.  Srubar III, WV, SL Billington. "Nonlinear Micromechanical Modeling of Structural Biobased Composite Materials." International Workshop on Multiscale & Multiphysics Processes in Geomechanics, Conference Presentation. Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. 23 June 2010. Poster Presentation by W Srubar.

4.  Srubar III, WV, AT Michel, P Cameron. "Accelerated Weathering and Degradation Modeling of Biobased Composites." California Environmental Protection Agency Progress Review, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA. December 2009. Poster Presentation by W Srubar.

3.  Srubar III, WV. "Communicating the Importance and Principles of Sustainable Development to Civil Engineers." The University of Texas at Austin, College of Architecture Sustainable Urbanism Symposium, Conference Presentation. Austin, Texas, USA. 5 March 2008: Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

2.  Srubar III, WV. "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: An Evolutionary History of Architectural Structural Systems." The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Invited Seminar. Austin, Texas, USA. 14 October 2007: Oral Presentation by W Srubar.

1.  Srubar III, WV. "Architecture and Engineering: Assessing the Importance of Aesthetic Design in Structural Engineering Curricula." Texas A&M University Student Research Symposium, Conference Presentation. College Station, Texas, USA. 26 April 2006: Oral Presentation by W Srubar.


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