Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for July 22, 2026
Graphene nanoribbons for extreme environments, magnetic hydrogel could help bones regrow, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 22, 2026.
Read MoreACerS announces 2026 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to Makio Naito and George Quinn. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreACerS announces 2026 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 13 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreClay ‘Post-it notes’ provide clues about daily life in ancient Egypt
Clay-based documentation has helped archaeologists develop a comprehensive understanding of different ancient cultures around the world. This CTT explores some recent developments in Egypt.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 20, 2026
GMG completes construction of second‑generation graphene production plant, Europe’s heatwave is becoming an energy crisis, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 20, 2026.
Read MorePottery sherds reveal culinary practices in ancient South Caucasus culture
By analyzing ceramic sherds, researchers shed light on how food was prepared and served in the ancient Kura–Araxes culture in the South Caucasus.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 15, 2026
Quantum computations of fusion materials, silica particles wipe out prostate cancer, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 15, 2026.
Read MoreOhio Creativity Trail: Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion
This month’s featured site on the Ohio Creativity Trail is the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art. This site houses more than 5,000 works of glass spanning from ancient Egypt to the present day.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Prannoy Suraneni
We feature Prannoy Suraneni in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He has served numerous leadership roles in the Cements Division.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 13, 2026
China establishes VLEO alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations, AMRICC launches the Advanced Ceramics Ecosystem Map, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 13, 2026.
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