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that level. One way we can help with that is to get students
involved in smaller companies early in the process, through
internships," Jackson said. "If students intern with a company,
there's a better chance they'll go with that company later.
"I spend time going to introductory engineering courses
to talk about tribology and get students interested in our
program. Our program is growing, but there's only so far we
can grow. We've reached the limits of the support we have
for students now."
Adding faculty and attracting more students through
scholarships require additional funding.
"We're very appreciative of the support we've received from
the industry so far," Jackson said. "ILMA's been very helpful,
as have NLGI [National Lubrication Grease Institute] and
STLE [Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers].
Exxon has helped out some over the years. There are many
others, but probably our largest supporter is RC Chemical
Solutions, the makers of Liquid Wrench and Gunk."
In addition, the Auburn program - and any others that
might eventually appear across the country - requires
support that goes beyond financial assistance.
"In general, there's a lack of understanding and appreciation for this area from the public and the engineering

Sometimes
chemistry
has nothing
to do with
chemicals.

world," Jackson noted. "One way to help that is to encourage the professors in the universities who are in your area.
Tribology will always be a part of engineering and always
needs to be addressed. There are still a lot of things we don't
understand about it."

A NEVER-ENDING NEED

As long as there is mechanical friction, there will be a
need for ongoing research and new solutions to address
it. Auburn's tribology minor is something of a first step in
higher education toward meeting that need in light of the
modern workplace. While additional solutions continue
to evolve in the workplace itself, there is no denying that
challenges remain.
"We spend a lot of time, effort and sleepless nights to
make sure we can pass this wonderful business along to the
next generation," Richards admitted.
"I know it's tough for kids today," said Fanning. "They
end up with a lot of debt, so they need a high-paying job to
pay off the student loans. I get that. But this industry needs
people, too. One way or the other, you have got to have
lubricants."
Bittner is a Michigan-based freelance writer.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILMA Compoundings August 2017

Letter From the President
Letter From the CEO
Inside ILMA
What's Coming Up
In the Know
Industry Rundown
Market Report
Bridging the Gap from ILSAC GF-5 to GF-6
Who's Next
It's About the Process
Business Hub
Counsel Compound
Washington Landscape
Member Connections
Cross Connections
Portrait
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Cover1
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Cover2
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 1
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 2
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Letter From the President
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 4
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Letter From the CEO
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Inside ILMA
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 7
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - What's Coming Up
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 9
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Industry Rundown
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 11
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Market Report
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - 15
ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Bridging the Gap from ILSAC GF-5 to GF-6
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Who's Next
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - It's About the Process
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Business Hub
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Counsel Compound
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Member Connections
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Cross Connections
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ILMA Compoundings August 2017 - Portrait
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