National Institute of Ceramic Engineers

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ACerS/NICE is the premier ceramic engineering professional organization. All members may join NICE at no additional cost. Not a NICE Member yet? Join now!



Primary Activities Include:
 

Education

ACerS/NICE is the lead organization for accreditation of collegiate programs in glass and ceramic engineering through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This includes working with TMS to evaluate materials science and engineering programs with specialties or emphasis in ceramics. ACerS/NICE holds a seat on the ABET Board of Directors and has a representative on the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).


Licensing

The American Ceramic Society’s National Institute of Ceramic Engineers (ACerS/NICE) appoints a liaison to the TMS Professional Engineering Exam Committee, which writes and administers the Professional Engineering examination in metallurgical and materials engineering. The exam is offered through NCEES, the organization responsible for professional licensure for engineers in the United States. Download a list of Professional Engineers. If you are a registered Professional Engineer and would like to be added to this list, contact Marcia Stout.



2010-11 ACerS/NICE Officers


 

 

 

 

Past President (’09-’10): Beth Judson   

Past President (’08-’09): Kathleen Richardson

Past President (’07-’08): Edmund Moore
Past President (’06-’07): Fred Stover

President: Alex Cozzi
President Elect, Treasurer: Geoff Brennecka
Vice President: Olivia Graeve

Secretary: Kristen Brosnan 

Administrator: Marcia Stout



News

NICE Presidents Letter - 2011

Code of Ethics of Engineers

 

Order of the Engineer 
2011 Invitation and Details (PDF)

2011 Application Form (Word document)

 

Awards

NICE members are eligible for awards given out during the Annual Meeting. Learn more about The Friedberg Memorial Lecturer, Greaves-Walker Award and Schwartzwalder-PACE Award in the Awards section.

 

Engineering and Science Hall of Fame: Nominations Due April 30th

Would you like to nominate someone for enshrinement in The Engineering and Science Hall of Fame, an international non-profit organization honoring persons who have made outstanding contributions to our field. If so, please check out the attached letter and nomination form.


Contacts

ABET- EAC Representative

William Hammetter
Department Manager
Sandia National Laboratories
PO Box 5800
MS 1349
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0100
Phone: (505) 272-7603

ABET Board Member
Dr. William M. Mullins
U.S. Navy
4040 Winecott Dr
Apex, NC 27502-9316
Phone: (703)696-0487
Fax: (703)696-0934
 

 

Marcia Stout

ACerS/NICE Liaison
The American Ceramic Society

mstout@ceramics.org
P: 614-794-5821
F: 614-794-5881

 



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