Peter and I are in Pittsburgh, Pa., along with about 3,000 materials scientists, engineers, vendors and students for MS&T’12 and the 114th Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society. Here are a few pictures from the first few days. We will have many more for you in the next few days.


The opening reception on Sunday evening was well attended and an opportunity to welcome students, such as these young men, to the materials family. Credit: ACerS.

The opening reception on Sunday evening was well attended and an opportunity to welcome students, such as these young men, to the materials family. Credit: ACerS.


One of the many business meetings taking place at the 114th Annual Meeting of ACerS was the student branch of Keramos. Credit: ACerS.

One of the many business meetings taking place at the ACerS annual meeting was the student branch of Keramos. Credit: ACerS.


Past president, Marina Pascucci, at the welcome reception. Credit: ACerS.

Outgoing Past President, Marina Pascucci, at the welcome reception. Credit: ACerS.


Arun Varshneya shares an anecdote during his lecture in honor of the late Alfred Cooper. Credit: ACerS.

Arun Varshneya shares an anecdote during his lecture in honor of the late Alfred Cooper. Credit: ACerS.


Colin Ryan fields a question from the audience after delivering the student talk in the Cooper Session. Credit: ACerS

Colin Ryan fields a question from the audience after delivering the student talk in the Cooper Session. Credit: ACerS


It's official! President Dick Brow accepts the ceramic gavel from now-past-president, George Wicks. Credit: ACerS.

It's official! President Dick Brow accepts the ceramic gavel from now-past-president, George Wicks. Credit: ACerS.


ACerS members and guests enjoy camaraderie before the Monday night banquet. Credit: ACerS.

ACerS members and guests enjoy camaraderie before the Monday night banquet. Credit: ACerS.

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