Archive for 2014
Brennecka to join faculty at Colorado School of Mines
Geoff Brennecka will join the faculty at Colorado School of Mines (CSM) on August 18 as an assistant professor at CSM’s Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics (CCAC).
Read MoreBeijing to host business leaders, scientists at 5th International Congress on Ceramics
In 2014, Beijing will play host to delegates from the International Ceramic Federation (ICF) for the 5th International Congress on Ceramics (ICC5), August 14–21 at the Beijing International Convention Center.
Read MorePlenty of gemütlichkeit as first joint German-ACerS glass meeting opens in Aachen
The first joint meeting of ACerS Glass and Optical Materials Division and the German Society of Glass Technology (DGG) opened on Monday in Aachen, Germany.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest for May 27, 2014.
Read MoreSocial media stereotypes? Study identifies four types of users among academics and researchers
A study of academics and researchers from German universities and the Association’s research institutions has pinpointed four types of social media users in research and academia.
Read MoreBy the numbers: US manufacturing output up, new orders and export sales down
Despite a dip in new orders and export sales, the Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index was up from 55.4 to 56.2 in May.
Read MoreSolar-wind energy may tower over other renewables to provide clean electricity to Arizona
The Solar Wind Downdraft Tower is the first hybrid solar-wind energy technology, and it may be coming to a hot climate near you.
Read MoreFull of bioinspired ceramics and student content, the June/July 2014 ACerS Bulletin is now online
The June/July 2014 issue of the ACerS Bulletin, a double issue featuring bioinspired materials and student content, is now online.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week for May 23, 2014.
Read MoreVideo: Lithium–sulfur batteries may drive electric cars into the mainstream
Researchers may have developed a new use for waste elemental sulfur as a component of next-gen batteries that are cheaper, lighter, and more efficient.
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