Posts by Lisa McDonald
Work of Critical Materials Institute could help lessen US dependence on China for rare earths
The United States is becoming vulnerable to China’s dominance of rare-earth materials. The Critical Materials Institute, with a grant from the DOE, works to reduce U.S. dependence on China for rare earths.
Read MoreFlexible glass lab-on-a-chip devices offer potential as medical diagnostics, sensors, more
Researchers at Brigham Young University have devised a technique that incorporates glass to build tiny lab-on-a-chip devices, or flexible glass nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), that could broaden rapid medical diagnostics.
Read MoreRich history and innovative future—Refractories show two faces at 53rd annual symposium
This year, a record ~230 attendees descended upon St. Louis for 53rd Annual Symposium on Refractories, held March 29–30 and hosted by ACerS St. Louis Section and Refractory Ceramics Division.
Read MoreHigh school student takes first place and best in show for materials science project at regional science fair
High school student Indigo Acosta’s experiment with graphene exfoliation earned him first place and best in show in the senior division of materials science at the Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair.
Read MoreVideo: Beer drinkers preserve sandy beaches 200 grams at a time
New Zealand’s DB Breweries has a clever machine that grinds empty beer bottles into fine-grained cullet suitable for replacing beautiful beach sand.
Read MoreFunGLASS research center in Slovakia established with €25M, including €15M from EU’s Horizon 2020
The global glass community received terrific news of a €25 million investment to establish the new Centre for Functional and Surface-Functionalized Glasses (FunGLASS) in Trenčín, Slovakia.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanotube film may resolve longevity problem of challenger solar cells, Non-toxic thermoelectric material generates electricity through hot and cold, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 29, 2017.
Read MoreDr. Skateboard inspires science learning by connecting with students through action sports
Bill Roberston, better known as Dr. Skateboard, catalyzes STEM learning through a unique pairing of his passions—skateboarding and teaching.
Read MoreACerS Michigan/NW Ohio Section to present The Toledo Glass and Ceramic Award at April 27 dinner
ACerS Michigan/Northwest Ohio Section is holding its annual dinner to present The Toledo Glass and Ceramic Award to Dr. Kang Lee on April 27, 2017. If you’re attending Ceramics Expo 2017, why not end your week with this event in Toledo?
Read MoreLearn what glass researchers are doing in GOMD’s series of videos
Glass researchers are doing amazing things in the lab. Watch these videos submitted by ACerS Glass & Optical Materials Division members and learn how they’re making advances in the glass industry.
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