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.



2009-10 ACerS/NICE Officers


 

 

 

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

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

President: Elizabeth (Beth) Judson
President Elect, Treasurer: Alex Cozzi
Vice President: Geoff Brennecka
Secretary: Olivia Graeve

Administrator: Marcia Stout



News

NICE Presidents Letter - 2010

Order of the Engineer - 2010 Invitation and Application (PDF)

Code of Ethics of Engineers


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.


Contacts

ABET- EAC Representative
Dr. Elizabeth Judson, PhD

2840 Windrush Lane

Roswell, GA 30076

P: 770-891-2212

ABET Board Member
Dr. Harrie Stevens

Director of Industry-University Center for Glass Research (CGR)
NYS College of Ceramics, Alfred University
2 Pine Street
Alfred, NY 14802
P: 607-871-2422

Marcia Stout

ACerS/NICE Liaison
The American Ceramic Society

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

 



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