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Nominations Still Open for 2010 Division & Class Awards

Marcia Stout — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:33:20 +0000

While the nomination deadline has passed for 2010 Society awards, there are a number of division and class awards that are still accepting nominations: Basic Science: Ceramographic Competition and Roland B. Snow Award (10/8/2010) Basic Science: Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) Awards (3/15/2010) Electronics: Edward C. Henry Award (7/31/2010) Electronics: Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship (7/31/2010) Glass: Alfred R. Cooper [...]

We Need Your Feedback on Knowledge Strategy

Andrea Silnes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:29 +0000

Calling All Members - We Need Your Feedback Take a few minutes to help us identify the core themes and hot topics in ceramics that will have the greatest impact over the next decade. We’re developing our knowledge strategy for the future and we depend on your participation. Your answers to this short survey will help [...]

Southwest Section Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

Tricia Nicol — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:08:06 +0000

Don't miss the Southwest Section annual meeting and awards banquet! An excellent technical program is being organized as well as a good group of tours and Companion Program. Register Today!

New Member Benefit: Online Access to New Glass Journal

Marcia Stout — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:23 +0000

ACerS members will soon enjoy a valuable new benefit … free online access to the International Journal of Applied Glass Science (IJAGS). The inaugural issue will be online by March 30th (or sooner) and you can view it via the website at www.ceramics.org/ijags. Members may also order a print subscription at the special discounted price of US $55 through [...]

Early-bird Deadline for Spring Short Courses Approaching

Andrea Silnes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:20:45 +0000

Take advantage of the $100 early-bird savings by signing up now for a 2010 Ceramic Materials Short Courses. Savings end 30-days before each course, so register today. Dynamic Behavior of Structural and Armor CeramicsApril 27-28 | Westerville, OhioInstructor: Ghatu Subhash, University of FloridaTopics: Projectile impact on armor; threat characteristics & ceramic responses; dynamic fracture, fragmentation and comminution; constitutive [...]

Abstracts Due March 31st for Cements Division

Andrea Silnes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:17 +0000

The Cements Division and the Center for Advanced Cements Based Materials announce a Call For Papers for their summer meeting. Advances in Cement-based Materials: Characterization, Processing, Modeling and Sensing, hosted July 11-13, 2010 at Purdue University, will cover advances in experimental characterization, material modification and novel binders, material modeling/simulations and sensing. Visit www.ceramics.org/cements2010 for details [...]

MS&T’10 Abstract Due Monday

Andrea Silnes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:05:46 +0000

Don’t delay! Submit an abstract by Monday for MS&T’10, the the leading forum addressing structure, properties, processing and performance across the materials community. MS&T’10 features eleven themes covering the breadth of materials science. Top 6 Reasons to submit: #1 - Expanded technical program#2 - New symposia offerings for 2010#3 - Increased ACerS visibility#4 - Advanced education opportunities [...]

Save the Date! The Toledo Glass & Ceramic Award Meeting

Tricia Nicol — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:40 +0000

The Toledo Glass & Ceramic Award Meeting will honor Michael Greenman, Executive Director, GMIC. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

Graduate Level Co-op Student Research Position

Tricia Nicol — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:14:39 +0000

Attention graduate-level students! NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio has an immediate opening to work in the Ceramics Branch. Read all about it!

GMIC/DOE Workshop at GOMD 2010

Andrea Silnes — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:29 +0000

GMIC/DOE will sponsor the Usable Glass Strength - Forming a Research Coalition Workshop at the 2010 Glass & Optical Materials Division Annual Meeting. Remember, space is limited, so take advantage of this unique opportunity today!