ACerS Diversity & Inclusion Member Community—fostering a culture of inclusivity welcome to all
Coordinated by The American Ceramic Society’s Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee, the ACerS Diversity & Inclusion Member Community offers a place for ACerS members to collaboratively work toward developing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization for ceramics and glass professionals.
Research shows that organizational diversity leads to expanded creativity and problem-solving, better decision-making, increased productivity, enhanced engagement and retention, and a better reputation.
The ACerS Diversity & Inclusion Member Community coordinates the development of short-term and long-term initiatives to attract and retain individuals from underrepresented groups into materials science and the Society, reduce unintentional bias, and ensure equal opportunities for all members.
The ACerS Diversity & Inclusion Member Community is a group within the new ACerS Member Community online platform, which is a place for ACerS members to connect with other members. The Member Community hosts a variety of groups based on your specific interests. The Diversity & Inclusion Member Community is for members who want to help foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for everyone in the ceramics and glass community.
If striving for a diverse and inclusive organization through dialogue, collaboration, and outreach initiatives is important to you, we encourage you to join the ACerS Diversity & Inclusion Member Community. In this group you can:
Communicate with other members on diversity, inclusion, and equity related topics
Share and learn about DEI programs, awards and initiatives in Materials Science
Seek answers to your questions and solutions to your problems
Navigate to the Member Community platform by choosing the Member Community link in the main menu
Visit the Get Started page
Go to the All Groups page
Ask to Join the Diversity & Inclusion Community
Once you’re in the group, click your name (top right) and go to your profile. You can upload a headshot and add a brief bio about yourself, including areas of research and anything else you want others to know about you. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact customerservice@ceramics.org.
Together we can foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for everyone in the ceramics and glass community!
