The 53rd Annual Short Course in Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology is an in-depth study of the synthesis, characterization, and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory and applications, as well as a balance between chemical and physical problems. Lectures will be given by leading academic and industrial workers. Lectures will begin with introductory material and reviews and will progress through recent research results and industrial application.