Posts by Lisa McDonald
Art Friedberg and me
Much of the joy in my adult life can be traced back directly to Art Friedberg. The clock was ticking…
Read MoreLetter from NICE president to members
Alex Cozzi, current president of the National Institute of Ceramic Engineers (ACerS/NICE) encourages all members to read his annual letter to membership.
Read MoreAddition of ceramic particles, fibers toughens polymer cartilage candidate after gamma exposure
Although they are somewhat light on the details, researchers at the Changzhou Institute of Light Industry Technology (CIT) say they…
Read MoreCeradyne is one of top 5 companies in aerospace & defense industry
A SmarTrend press release lists Ceradyne as the second of the five highest-growth businesses in the aerospace and defense industry…
Read MoreAnalysis of China’s markets for advanced ceramics offered
Two weeks ago, researchandmarkets.com offered a study on the US’s advanced ceramics markets. Now, the research firm is offering a…
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Check ’em out: US firm uses solar power to recover oil reserves A new technology to increase oil production is…
Read MorePublish or perish, plus mark-up
Like most professional societies of our ilk, ACerS is in the publishing business. The Society is a necessary—and willing—partner in…
Read MoreMIT study: Engineers highly constrained by noncompete agreements
According to Matt Marx, an assistant professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, many engineers say noncompete agreements cause…
Read MoreMaterials Football Game of the Week: Missouri S&T vs. South Dakota School of Mines
The Game South Dakota School of Mines & Technology at Missouri University of Science & Technology Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m.,…
Read MoreNSF’s first Innovation Corps awards announced
We first told you about the NSF Innovation Corps initiative when it was unveiled by NSF director, Subra Suresh, in…
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