diversity in STEM

New Diversity & Inclusion webpage offers transparent account of ACerS initiatives

By Lisa McDonald / July 13, 2021

The American Ceramic Society represents all people involved in the global ceramics and glass community. As part of our commitment to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all in the community, we have curated a new Diversity & Inclusion section of the website.

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Special IJAGS issue: Women in Glass

By Eileen De Guire / June 24, 2020

The International Journal of Applied Glass Science has published a special Women in Glass issue, highlighting a group of outstanding women researchers who are developing their careers in academia, government laboratories, and industry in different countries and across a wide range of topics related to glass.

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Video: Celebrating mothers in science

By Lisa McDonald / May 6, 2020

In many countries around the world, the second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. Many women who are mothers work full-time or part-time jobs as well, so in today’s CTT, we celebrate all the mothers in science!

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7 inexpensive and easy-to-implement strategies to advance women in science

By Jessica McMathis / March 19, 2015

A working group of 30-plus academic and business leaders organized by the New York Stem Cell Foundation has put forth seven strategies to address financial support, psychological and cultural issues, and collaborative and international initiatives they believe will advance women in an often imbalanced STEM landscape.

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