Posts by Lisa McDonald
Videos: Thanksgiving chemistry, surprising facts, and experiments to impress your family
Will you be spending Thanksgiving with relatives? Today we bring you several videos that illustrate the science behind some of the foods you’ll be eating, plus a few experiments you can conduct to impress the family.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Simple technique mass produces high-quality molybdenum trioxide nanosheets, Kevlar-based artificial cartilage mimics the magic of the real thing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 22, 2017.
Read MoreCan hydrogen fuel our future? With this ceramic membrane, maybe
A team of scientists from CoorsTek Membrane Sciences, the University of Oslo, and the Institute of Chemical Technology has developed a promising new ceramic membrane that could reduce the cost and enhance the feasibility of hydrogen generation far enough to bring the technology to the forefront of clean energy solutions.
Read MoreABET evaluator retraining session scheduled for November 28 in Boston
ABET is holding a retraining session for those who are involved in the accreditation process on Tuesday November 27, 7:15-9:30 pm (EST) at the Sheraton 5th floor Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Mass. Interested participants can register to attend in person or remotely.
Read MoreICACC, EAM leaders featured in special journal articles
Through January 31, ACerS and Wiley are offering free access to 30 journal articles published in ACerS journals. The articles are authored by ACerS members who have organized EAM and ICACC conferences in the past couple years. After January, ACerS members can continue to access the articles through the member portal.
Read MoreThe role of ceramics and glass in the $4 trillion auto industry, plus more inside December 2017 ACerS Bulletin
The December 2017 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an in-depth analysis of the role of ceramics and glass in the global automotive industry, in addition to the annual ceramicSOURCE 2018 reference and buyer’s resource directory—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: Science behind carnival games may help you win, or at least save your money
Former NASA engineer and YouTube personality Mark Rober recently posted a new video on his YouTube channel all about carnival games and the science behind winning—or, more accurately, not winning—them.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New technique produces tunable nonporous materials, gradation-tint smart windows, breakthrough with 3-D printed stainless steel, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 15, 2017.
Read MoreEngineer discovers her own capabilities, develops connections through ACerS membership
Engineer Swetha Barkam quickly learned the importance of staying connected to a scientific community of her peers during grad school and beyond. Her involvement in the Global Graduate Researcher Network and President’s Council of Student Advisors enabled her to hone her leadership skills.
Read MoreTo infinity and beyond—This glass is going places after building world’s largest telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope, when completed and operational in 2023, will be the world’s largest telescope—but to build a giant, incredible telescope, you first need to build giant, incredible mirrors. And that process is currently underway at the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona.
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