The June/July 2025 issue of ACerS Bulletin is now available online.
In this month’s issue, we explore examples of climate-resilient construction. The cover story by David Jensen looks at the historical and current uses of clay roof tiles to protect against wildfire. A second feature story by Randy Hecht contains a roundup of standards, materials, and designs to optimize building resiliency.
A third feature story by Xufei Fang provides a brief history of dislocations in ceramics with the aim of inspiring readers, especially students, to rethink engineering of ceramic materials. Meanwhile, the “Journal Highlights” column by Jonathon Foreman highlights ACerS journal papers that aim to reduce environmental impact during construction through various methods, including reduced energy consumption, substitution of low-carbon and recycled materials for carbonaceous minerals, and use of local resources.
The June/July issue also contains the annual “Emerging Professionals” section, which showcases young ACerS members along every step of their journey. The three parts of this section include
- Research articles: Three full-page articles describe research based on this issue’s theme, “Constructing for a changing climate.” These articles are contributed by Material Advantage, Global Graduate Research Network, and Young Professionals Network
- “Science for Society” articles: This two-page spread features three stories on the IGNITE MSE poster topics of technology for social good; outreach and community engagement; and inclusivity, diversity, and ethics in research.
- “Future Focus” articles: Two full-page articles explore more effective methods for educating the public about materials science and the importance of mentoring in supporting the next-generation workforce.
In addition to the “Emerging Professionals” section, the annual Kreidl award abstract by postdoctoral researcher Jayani Kalahe describes the use of molecular dynamics simulations to investigate structure–property relationships in iron phosphate nuclear waste glasses.
This issue’s Industry section features three columns focused on technologies to help monitor and preserve the environment. The “Business and Market View” column overviews the global market for environmental sensing and monitoring technologies. The “Industry Perspectives” column showcases the first voluntary Biodiversity Report by France-based multinational group Imerys S.A., which provides a clear roadmap of scientific strategies and concrete actions that can be taken to help preserve natural heritage. The “Industry Insights” column by David Holthaus describes the growing potential of fiber-based environmental monitoring.
Finally, meet the incoming ACerS officers and Board members for 2025–2026.
You’ll find a lot more interesting content inside this—and every issue—of the ACerS Bulletin. Sign-up for one FREE year of ACerS membership to gain access to this valuable resource and everything else that ACerS has to offer!
