Tamsin Astor to join Rubber Division's WORD Conversations Tamsin Astor to join Rubber Division's WORD Conversations Rubber & Plastics News Staff Print AKRON—Those conversations that are at the core of the ACS Rubber Division's Women of the Rubber Division initiatives aren't going anywhere. The Rubber Division, which recently launched its WORD Conversations program, an online event focusing on the careers and achievements of women making an impact on the rubber industry, has added to the schedule this year. Tamsin Astor, chief habitat scientist, international speaker and author, will be the featured guest during an hour-long discussion July 21. The program begins at noon ET.