CORE PROFILE & MARKET
As the hub of the global ceramics and glass community, ACerS is uniquely positioned as the only Society in materials science that brings together this specialized, international network of thought leaders and peers. ACerS members are scientists and engineers within the ceramics and glass fields who span senior to early career positions. ACerS student members represent the next generation of these professionals.
Our members make up a close-knit international community who value one another’s expertise and who have high levels of trust in ACerS and the products and experiences we deliver.
ACerS influential members and subscribers . . .
- Are highly educated professionals who hold influential positions at their organizations. 68% of ACerS professional members have a PhD and 17% have a master’s degree.
- Are managers or professional staff members (engineers, scientists, etc.)
- Work at organizations directly involved with:
- Advanced ceramics and glass
- Traditional ceramics
- Energy, transportation, electronics, defense, government labs, universities, and more
- According to a 2021 Survey, 75% of members read the Bulletin regularly and 78% were satisfied to extremely satisfied
- Access to up-to-date information on scientific research from ACerS publications was cited as one of the top reasons for joining ACerS
- ACerS publications and access to global networking opportunities are highly valued and the dominant drivers for engaging with the Society, either as a member or non-member customer.
- The Society provides a forum for all professionals who are actively engaged in the advancement of ceramic and glass technologies.
- ACerS is the only Society that can provide a community of like-minded colleagues with a shared interest in ceramics and glass.
- Overwhelmingly, member respondents find value in membership. They directly correlate value with the Society’s ability to provide access to up-to-date scientific information.
- ACerS publications provide an outlet for information and global connections that cannot be found elsewhere. ACerS publications are highly valued Society assets.