Fostering a welcoming environment for all
The American Ceramic Society represents all people involved in the global ceramics and glass community. Our common enthusiasm for solving grand challenges with ceramic and glass materials binds us and leaves no room for artificial boundaries. Therefore, we must continually challenge ourselves to create an interpersonal culture of member engagement in the Society and do our best to export it throughout our sphere of influence.
As part of our commitment to cultivating a welcome environment for all in the ceramics and glass community, we have curated this webpage to give members a transparent account of all our ongoing initiatives to achieve this goal.
ACerS is open to all
The American Ceramic Society values and seeks member engagement within the field of ceramic science and engineering. ACerS strives to promote involvement and access to leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, career path, or academic level.
ACerS Membership Engagement awards and initiatives
ACerS supports membership engagement through several ongoing awards and initiatives. Plus—a list of upcoming member engagement events.
ACerS Member Engagement Community
ACerS Member Engagement Member Community offers a place for members to collaboratively work toward developing an engaged ceramics and glass community.
Fostering engagement in science
Developed by ACerS Membership Engagement Subcommittee, the "Fostering engagement in science" resource page offers tips on how to foster engagement in the sciences.
Ensuring a safe environment at our meetings
The American Ceramic Society is committed to ensuring that all ACerS events and activities are free from discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation of any form. Learn more about the procedures that ACerS has in place to ensure a safe environment for all participants.