Here you will find a full listing of all STLE University Webinars - including upcoming events, archived recordings or free offerings. You can search by topic or by air date: upcoming events in the next month or next year, archived events, membership webinars, webinars for early careerists and students, webinars for STLE volunteers, and sponsored (FREE) webinars. If you don't see something that fits your needs, make a suggestion, or if you're interested in being an instructor, submit your information. If you're interested in purchasing group access, please contact us at the office (847) 825-5536.

Upcoming Events

These are events that will take place in the next two months. Please note: registration opens one month prior to the event date. You will simply be directed to the STLE Store if registration is not yet open.

Title	Presenter	Date/Time	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
Biobased Lubes & Greases: Respected Market Contenders	Lou Honary, UNI-NABL	THURS, May 30, 2013; 12-1pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30pm). REGISTER for this event (deadline is 5/27)	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	Biobased Lubricant; Biobased Grease; Biolubricant; EFF; Environmentally Friendly Fluids
Emulsifiers 101	Jennifer Ineman and Joe Schultz, Lubrizol	WED, June 5, 2013; 12-1pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30pm). REGISTER for this event (deadline is 6/3)	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	MWF; MWFs; metalworking; emulsion; emulsifiers
Waste Treatment of Metalworking Fluids	John M. Burke, Houghton International	WED, June 12, 2013; 12-1pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30pm). REGISTER for this event (deadline is 6/10)	1.5	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	MWF; MWFs; metalworking; waste treatment
Lubrication and Machinery in the Steel Industry	Rick Schrama	WED, June 26, 2013; 12-1pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30pm). REGISTER for this event (deadline is 6/24)	1.5	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	Steel

 

By Topic

Click here to download the 2013 schedule along with a list of archived webinars, organized by technical topic.  

Membership Webinars

These are webinars provided free of charge to members and non-members alike, detailing how to use or take advantage of STLE member benefits.

Title	Presenter	Air Date	Education Credits	Fee
HOW TO: Find Technical Information Quickly & Easily	Karl Phipps	Archived; View Slides	N/A	FREE
HOW TO: Get the Most out of Attending STLE's Annual Meeting	Robert Gresham	Archived; View Slides	N/A	FREE
HOW TO: Find, Access and Use STLE's Online Education	Kara Sniegowski	Archived; View Slides	N/A	FREE
HOW TO: Connect with STLE via Social Media	Bruce Murgueitio	Archived; View Slides	N/A	FREE
HOW TO: Navigate the In's and Out's of STLE's Certification Programs (CLS, CMFS and OMA)	Alicia Shearer	Archived; View Slides	N/A	FREE
New Member Orientation - more information coming soon	TBA	June 7, 2013 REGISTER	N/A	FREE
Corporate Membership Info Session - more information coming soon	Alicia Shearer & Tracy Nicholas VanEe	August 8, 2013 REGISTER	N/A	FREE

 

Early Careerist & Student Webinars

Title	Presenter	Air Date	Fee
Best Practices for Presenting Your Poster	Nicolas Argibay and Robert Erck	ARCHIVED | SLIDES	FREE
Getting Published - A Working Guide	Michael Holloway	ARCHIVED | SLIDES	FREE
Successful Grant Writing	TBA	More information coming soon.	FREE

 

Volunteer Webinars

Title	Presenter	Air Date	Fee
Keys to Leading Productive Committees, Part I	Ross Ament	Archived; visit STLE Store to access	FREE
Keys to Leading Productive Committees, Part II	Ross Ament	Archived; visit STLE Store to access	FREE
Committees That Work!	Jean K. Becker	Archived; visit STLE Store to access	FREE
Best Practices for Small Sections (<100 members)	Panel	Archived	FREE
Best Practices for Large Sections (>100 members)	Panel	Archived	FREE

 

Archived Recordings

These are all past webinars that are now available as a recording. Archived events come with a recording of the entire event, articles and/or further reading materials, and credit upon completion of assessment and survey (this may be applied to recertification requirements for STLE's certifications).

2013
Title							Presenter	Air Date	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
Component Performance in Formulating Engine Oils							Donald Smolenski, Evonik	JAN	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Engine/Drivetrain; Engine Oils
Piston Ring Conformability							Val Dunaevsky, VVD Engineering	JAN	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Engine/Drivetrain; Piston; Piston Ring
Bearing Fundamentals							Robert M. Gresham, STLE	FEB	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Bearings; Fundamentals; Basics
Fundamentals of Filters & Filtration							John Duchowski, HYDAC	FEB	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Filters; Filtration; Fundamentals; Basics
Basic Synthetics							Robert M. Gresham, STLE	MAR	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Synthetics; Basics; Fundamentals
Heavy Duty Engine Oils, Evolution & Status							Hind Abi-Akar, Caterpillar	MAR	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Heavy Duty Engine Oils; HDEO; PC-11
Challenges in Using Environmentally Friendly Fluids							Neil M. Canter, Chemical Solutions	APR	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	EFF; Environmentally Friendly
Test Methods for Lubricants							Ray Thibault, LTC	APR	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Test Methods; Lubricant Tests
Biobased Lubes & Greases: Respected Market Contenders							Dr. Lou Honary, UNI-NABL	MAY	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Biobased; EFF; Environmentally Friendly
Emulsifiers 101							Jennifer Ineman and Joe Schultz, The Lubrizol Corporation	JUN	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	MWF; MWFs; metalworking; emulsion; emulsifiers
Waste Treatment of Metalworking Fluids							John M. Burke, Houghton International	JUN	1.5	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	MWF; MWFs; metalworking; waste treatment
Lubrication and Machinery in the Steel Industry							Rick Schrama	JUN	1.5	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members PURCHASE	Steel
2012
Title							Presenter	Air Date	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
VOC Emissions from Metalworking Fluids							Michael Morris and Uyen Uyen Vo, South Coast Air Quality Management District	JAN	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Metalworking Fluids; VOC Emissions
Using NEADS Analysis to Get to "Yes" in Industrial Sales							Jerry Kennedy, Owner, Inside Out Business Solutions	JAN	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Sales
REACH/RoHS/WEEE, IMDS, and Conflict Minerals: Important Regulations Impacting Engineers and Manufacturers Panel Discussion co-hsoted by AEM							Mark Vagasky, Redstone Group; Andrew O'Donovan, Cabot Corp, and Michael Wurzman, RSJ Technical	JAN	N/A	$35 Member; $65 Non-Member (on AEM's website)	Regulations; REACH
Prospecting in the Digital Age: Using New Media to Generate More (and Better) Leads							Jerry Kennedy, Owner, Inside Out Business Solutions	FEB	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Sales; Prospecting; Digital Media
Food Grade Lubricants* (part of the Food Grade Lubrication Series)							Larry Ludwig, Chief Chemist/Technical Director, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company	FEB	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Food Grade Lubricants
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil: Emission Strategies and Their Effects on Engine Oils							Larry Ludwig, Chief Chemist/Technical Director, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company	MAR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	HD Diesel; Engine Oil; Emissions
Food Grade Lubricants and Their Regulation* (part of the Food Grade Lubrication Series)							Jessica Evans, Business Unit Manager: Nonfood Compounds, NSF International	MAR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Food Grade Lubricants
Tribological Perspective on Engine Friction Reduction							Arup Gangopadhyay, Ford Motor Company	APR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Engine; Automotive
Hydraulic Fluid Properties and Hydraulic Systems: A Vital Link							Paul Michael, Research Chemist in the R&D Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering	APR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Hydraulics; Fluid Power
Equipment Fleet Maintenance							Carlton Stevens, District Equipment Fleet Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation	JUN	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Automotive; Fleet Maintenance
Advanced Data Interpretation/Alarm Limits (part of the Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, VP of Technical Services, CAN-AK	JUL	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation
Spectrographic Data Interpretation I: Contaminants & Wear (part of the Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, VP of TEchnical Services, CAN-AK	AUG	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation; Spectrography
Basics of Lubricant Additives							Chris Schmid, Americas Commercial Manager, The Lubrizol Corporation	AUG	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Additives; Lubricant Additives; Formulation
Re-Refining 101							Rodney Walker and Scott Miller, Safety-Kleen	SEPT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Re-Refining; Recycling; Base Oils
Polyalkylene Glycols - Present and Future Applications							Martin Greaves, Research Leader, The Dow Chemical Company	SEPT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	PAGs, Polyalkylene Glycols; Synthetics
Spectrographic Data Interpretation, Part II: Additive Metals (part of the Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, Editor of TLT	SEPT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation; Spectrography
Fundamentals of Industrial Enclosed Gears & Their Lubrication							Lawrence Ludwig, Chief Chemist/Technical Director, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company	OCT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member
Fundamentals of Grease							Robert M. Gresham, Director of Professional Development, STLE	OCT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member
Physical Properties Data Interpretation (part of the Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, Editor of TLT	OCT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation; Physical Properties
Classification and Testing of Industrial Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids							John Sherman, Technical Manager, Fuel and Lubricant Solutions, BASF	NOV	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Hydraulic; Hydraulic Fluids; Fire Resistance
Additional Testing (FTIR, AN, BN, and Particle Counts) *(part of the CM Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, Editor of TLT	NOV	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation; Testing
Bearing Damage Analysis Part II: Going Beyond Rolling Elements (click here to purchase Part I)							Dr. Paul Shiller, University of Akron	NOV	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Bearings; Bearing Damage; Damage Analysis; Wear
OSHA's New GHS HazCom Regulations: Challenges for Metalworking Formulators							John Howell, Safety, Health and Environmental Specialist, GHS Resources, Inc.	DEC	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	MWFs; metalworking; hot topics;
Advanced Report Reading   *(part of the CM Data Interpretation Series)							Evan Zabawski, Editor of TLT	DEC	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Condition Monitoring; CM; Data Interpretation; Reports
Grease Compatibility							Henri Braun, Global Grease Team Lead, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties	DEC	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Grease; Grease Compatibility; Additives; Base Oils
2011
Title							Presenter	Air Date	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
The Future of Automotive Propulsion							Edward Becker, Powertrain Group, General Motors	JAN	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Automotive; Fuel; Trends
Condition Monitoring Data Interpretation							Evan Zabawksi, Editor of TLT	FEB	1.5	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	CM; Data Interpretation
Bearing Damage Analysis							Paul Shiller, Tribological Specialist at Timken, now at University of Akron	MAR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Bearings; Wear
Future Trends in Fluid Power							Kim Stelson, Director, CCEFP	APR	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Fluid Power; Hydraulics; Trends
Current Issues in Wind Energy Tribology Panel Discussion							Panelists: Gary Doll, Timken; Aaron Greco, Argonne; Kevin Harrington, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties; David VanLangevelde, Kaydon Bearings; Shawn Sheng, NREL; Erwin Zaretsky, Consultant	MAY	1.5	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Wind Energy; Gearbox
Getting to No: 5 Steps to Streamline Your Sales Process to Make Sales Faster and More Frequently							Jerry Kennedy, Owner, Inside Out Business Solutions	JUN	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Sales
Emerging Issues in Metalworking Fluid Microbiology: Biofilm Control							Fred Passman, Principal, BCA, Inc.	JUL	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Metalworking Fluids; Biofilm
Lubrication Beyond Oil & Grease: Antifriction Coatings and Anti-Seize Pastes							Chad Chichester, Application Engineering and Technical Service, Dow Corning Corporation	AUG	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Alternative Lubrication
The USDA's BioPreferred Program							Rudy Pruszko, Project Manager at Iowa State University Extension, CIRAS	SEP	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	BioPreferred
Synthetics: Existing and Emerging Materials							Ken Hope, PAO Technology Research Fellow, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company	OCT	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Synthetics; Trends
Base Oils: Their Manufacture, Properties, Performance and Applications							John Rosenbaum, Senior Product Development Engineer, Chevron Global Base Oils	NOV	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Base Oils
Grease and its Use in Food Processing* (part of the Food Grade Lubrication Series)							Wayne Mackwood, Manager, Chemtura	DEC	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Food Grade Lubricants

 

Sponsored Webinars

These webinars are provided free of charge to STLE members and non-members because a company has sponsored the event. When you sign up, you agree to receive a one-time mailer from the sponsoring company. You will receive information after the event only once and via regular mail.

Title	Presenter	Air Date	Duration	Sponsor	Education Credits	Fee
Rolling Element Bearing Test Program Development and Data Analysis for OEM Engineers	Chris Napoleon, President and Chief Engineer, Napoleon Engineering Services	Archived	1 hour	Napoleon Engineering Services	N/A	FREE
The Value of Inspection and Testing on Global Bearing Sourcing	Chris Napoloen, President and Chief Engineer, Napoleon Engineering Services	Archived	1 hour	Napoleon Engineering Services	N/A	FREE
Surface Corrosion and Wear Studies: Rapid, Automated, Quantifiable	Dr. Erik Novak, Director of Advanced Technology Group, Bruker Optical & Stylus Metrology Products	Archived	1 hour	Bruker Nano	N/A	FREE
Rapid Quantification of Corrosion and Wear Using 3D Optical Microscopy	Dr. Erik Novak, Director of Advanced Technology Group, Bruker Optical & Stylus Metrology Products	Archived	1 hour	Bruker Nano	N/A	FREE

 

2013 Outlook

These are the events that are scheduled for the upcoming year. If you don't see something of interest, or you're looking for something specific, suggest it and we'll incorporate it into the schedule.

Title	Presenter	Date/Time	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
Air Compressors	Glenn Short, BVA, Inc.	WED, July 10, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 7/8)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Compressors
Gas and Process Compressor Lubricants	Glenn Short, BVA, Inc.	THURS, July 11, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 7/8)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Compressors
MWF Microbiology Basics	Dr. Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.	WED, July 17, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 7/15)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	MWF; metalworking; microbiology; MWF microbiology
Reliability-Centered Lubrication, Part I	Mike Johnson, CLS	WED, August 14, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 8/12)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Lubrication Program
Monitoring MWF Microbial Contamination	Dr. Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.	WED, August 21, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 8/19)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	MWF; metalworking; microbiology; microbial contamination; CM
Microbial Contamination Control of MWFs	Dr. Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.	WED, September 18, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 8/16)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	MWF; metalworking; microbiology; microbial contamination; contamination control
Emulsifiers 201	Tom Oleksiak and Jennifer Ineman, The Lubrizol Corporation	THURS, September 19, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A from 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 8/16)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	MWF; metalworking; emulsion; emulsifier
Reliability-Centered Lubrication Part II	Mike Johnson, CLS	WED, September 25, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 8/23)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Lubrication Program
Reliability-Centered Lubrication Part III	Mike Johnson, CLS	WED, October 16, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 10/14)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Lubrication Program
Automatic Transmission Fluids	Dr. Chintan Ved, Technical Expert, Transmission & Driveline Fluid Development, Ford Motor Company	WED, October 23, 2013; 12-1pm CDT with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 10/21)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Automotive; ATFs; Transmission
Grease Selection	Dr. Paul Shiller, University of Akron	WED, November 13, 2013; 12-1pm CST with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 11/11)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Grease; Grease Selection
Space Tribology Challenges On-Board the International Space Station	Dr. Christopher DellaCorte, NASA	THURS, November 14, 2013; 12-1pm CST with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 11/11)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Space
Esters	Gene Zehler, BASF Corporation	WED, December 4, 2013; 12-1pm CST with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 12/2)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Synthetics; Esters
Solvents & Cleaners in Industrial Applications	Russ Chambers, Quadra Chemicals	THURS, December 5, 2013; 12-1pm CST with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 12/2)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member	Solvents; Cleaners
Market Trends & Predictions	TBA	December 11 or 12, 2013 (TBA); 12-1pm CST with additional Q&A 1-1:30pm. REGISTER for this event (deadline is 12/2)	1.0	$39 Member; $59 Non-Member
2014
Title	Presenter	Date/Time	Education Credits	Fee	Topic Category
Advanced Filters & Filtration	Dr. John Duchowski, HYDAC	JAN	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	Filters; Filtration
Amines 101	Pat Brutto, The Dow Chemical Company	JAN	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	MWFs; metalworking fluids; metalworking; amines
Wire Ropes & Chains	Paul Conley, SKF	FEB	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	Wire Ropes; Chains
Advanced Failure Mechanisms in MWFs	John Burke, Houghton International	FEB	1.0	$39 Members; $59 Non-Members	MWFs; metalworking fluids; metalworking; failure mechanisms