Goodyear Polymer Center

The Goodyear Polymer Center is a research facility at the University of Akron with two tower buildings connected by glass-enclosed walkways. The center houses laboratories, faculty offices, and modern workspaces for researchers along with an auditorium for presentations.

The facility opened in 1991 as a major step forward in polymer research and education development. The project grew from the need to create specialized spaces where scientists and students could work on advanced material studies.

The International Rubber Science Hall of Fame portrait gallery inside displays researchers who shaped polymer science development. Walking through, you see the faces of scientists whose work laid foundations for today's material innovations.

Access is through the University of Akron campus, and the buildings are easy to navigate with clear areas for visitors and research activities. It is helpful to check ahead about public access to specific sections, as some laboratory spaces are restricted.

The center has specialized equipment for polymer analysis that supports research improving materials for automotive, medical, and other industries. This equipment enables breakthrough discoveries that find applications far beyond the university itself.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1991

GPS coordinates: 41.07690,-81.51450

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53