The 33rd Annual Tire Mechanics Short Course will be held concurrently with the International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC) (9/16-9/18) and Tire Society Conference (9/15-9/16) with the aim of having the tire industry and the tire community together in one place at one time.

This five-day course will provide engineers and scientists with an in-depth, intense study of developments surrounding tire engineering.

The course is designed for practicing engineers, chemists, and scientists concerned with tires and vehicles who have an engineering or science background at the Bachelor of Science level. The basic aspects of the mechanics of pneumatic tires will be introduced by internationally renowned experts in tire mechanics.

Over 1000 pages of course notes on CD's prepared by the instructors will be provided for all participants. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate from The University of Akron.

The symposium will be offered from September 15 to September 19, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch is provided every day. From Tuesday to Thursday refreshment breaks and lunches will be mingled with ITEC attendees, allowing for exceptional interactions and networking opportunities. Participants are invited to attend ITEC cocktail receptions on Tuesday and Thursday as well as to visit the ITEC exhibit hall all three days of the show.

The symposium will be held in the John S. Knight Center at 77 E. Mill St. downtown Akron, OH  44308.

For further information contact Dr. Benjamin T.F. Chung at the Mechanical Engineering Department of The University of Akron: phone: 330-972-7739, fax: 330-972-2011, email: bchung@uakron.edu.

For information on ITEC 2008 please visit http://www.rubbernews.com/conferences/2008/itec/