Posts by Lisa McDonald
Picking up the pieces: CAN documentary looks at the effects of Hurricane Helene on ceramic artists
Ceramic artists were among the hard-hit communities when Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina in September 2024. A new documentary by Ceramic Arts Network showcases the resilience and renewal of these exceptional artists in the face of this tragedy.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 29, 2025
Metamaterials stifle vibrations, world’s hottest engine, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Oct. 29, 2025.
Read MoreThe urban fabric of brick—Part 2: Ancient brick history
Brick has served as the urban fabric for generations. This month, CTT is running a special three-part series on the symbiotic relationship between bricks and cities. Part 2 looks back into the ancient history of bricks and their foundational role in the world’s earliest urban civilizations.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 27, 2025
U.S. and Australia sign rare earths deal, Korea to introduce rules for agrivoltaics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Oct. 27, 2025.
Read MoreA ‘fitting’ tribute to good science: Former PCSA chair creates first maternity lab coat
Many scientists find that typical lab coats do not fit their body well. Genius Lab Gear, a small business founded by former ACerS student member and 2013 PCSA Chair Derek Miller, developed a line of lab coats designed to fit a wider variety of body types—including a line for pregnant and nursing parents.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 22, 2025
Dual-level engineering for battery interlayer, atom-scale stencils shape nanoparticles, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Oct. 22, 2025.
Read MoreFrom order to disorder: Multicomponent layered carbides suggest tipping point for ‘high entropy’ classification
The term “high entropy” originally was applied to any material containing five or more elements in near-equimolar proportions, but some groups have called attention to the nuances that are missed with this generous usage. A multi-institution study led by Purdue University characterized layered carbides to clarify when the classification of multicomponent materials tips from “compositionally complex” to “high entropy.”
Read MoreOpportunities for growth guide discussions at MS&T25 in Columbus
More than 2,200 people converged in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2025, for ACerS 127th Annual Meeting at MS&T25. Read a summary of all that occurred during the four-day conference.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 20, 2025
Mexico’s first green hydrogen plant opens in Querétaro, Iran becomes third global power in gas turbine refractory brick production, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Oct. 20, 2025.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Dachamir Hotza
We feature Dachamir Hotza in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He played a leading role in establishing the ACerS International Brazil Chapter.
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