Posts by Lisa McDonald
Thousands of materials scientists converge on Pittsburgh for MS&T17 and ACerS holds its Annual Meeting
MS&T17 and ACerS Annual Meeting took place Oct. 8–12. ACerS leaders reported progress on Society initiatives and a solid financial position. Awards were presented at the annual banquet.
Read MoreBradt, Pascucci, and Yoshimura selected as The American Ceramic Society 2017 Distinguished Life Members
[Image above] ACerS 2017 Distinguished Life Members: Masahiro Yoshimura, Richard Bradt, and Marina Pascucci. WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2017—The American…
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society announces 2017 Class of Fellows
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2017—The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) elevated 15 members to Fellow status. The Fellow designation recognizes ACerS…
Read MoreVideo: Perovskites that forget could enable materials that learn
Researchers at Argonne National Lab now report that they’re working on a material that, like the human brain, can learn and forget. The electronic material, a quantum perovskite, adaptively responds to repeated stimuli.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Atom-thick alloys with unanticipated magnetic properties, battery based on sodium may offer more cost-effective storage than lithium, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 18, 2017.
Read MoreBiodegradable polymer may replace glass optical fiber for medical applications
Researchers from Penn State University have developed a flexible optical fiber that can deliver light into the body for diagnosing disease or viewing tissue damage. It is also biodegradable, offering a number of applications for the medical industry.
Read MoreCentimeters-thick concrete roof uses steel cables and fabric layer to support unique structures
ETH Zurich researchers have used computational modeling to design an ultrathin concrete roof for that optimizes strength while eliminating extra material and weight.
Read MoreResearch associate finds value in ACerS community
Research associate Jessica Rimsza found a home in the scientific community when she got involved with ACerS. She believes that getting involved with ACerS student groups offers opportunities to create professional relationships and develop leadership skills.
Read MoreIt’s electric: Shifts in the auto industry are driving new challenges and new opportunities for materials markets
The automotive industry is speeding toward an electric car future. Beyond the drivers influencing these changes, there are some important factors that are actually enabling this shift to take place—and at their heart is materials science and engineering.
Read MoreVideo: This is the first 3-D printed reinforced concrete bridge in the world
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, in collaboration with BAM Infra, recently completed construction of the world’s first 3-D printed reinforced concrete bridge. The steel cables, added during printing, help prestress the concrete to support loads beyond its weight.
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