From dull data to neat narrative: Constructing PowerPoint presentations through story framing and slide design Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11 am (EST) Many university students will give an oral presentation at a science conference sometime during their undergraduate or graduate years. PowerPoint typically is used for such presentations, yet students often do not receive…
Read MoreFacts are not enough: Combating misinformation in research communication Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 11 am (EST) Communicating your research to nonspecialist audiences is challenging, and it is even more so when your audience holds preconceived beliefs on the topic. Studies have shown facts alone cannot combat misinformation—so how do you correct these inaccuracies? This…
Read MoreCreating a Roadmap for Your Career Development Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 11 am (EST) What does it mean to develop a career roadmap? How far into the future can we really see clearly? WEBINAR DESCRIPTION This webinar will cover the essential steps for developing a career path to guide your ongoing professional development. Moving…
Read MoreCareer Path: Geoff Brennecka Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 11 am (EST) Like most Hollywood blockbusters, each career path has its origin story, hurdles, heartbreak, questionable choices, a strong supporting cast, and the occasional attempt at a plot line and dialogue. This debut webinar for 2020 will feature Dr. Geoff Brennecka, Associate Professor at the…
Read MoreThe Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of graduate students in materials science and engineering. The award is open to all graduate students who are making an oral presentation in any symposium or session at MS&T20. All papers must be submitted by March 31, 2020 (extended deadline). The GEMS awards…
Read MoreWe want you to share your knowledge with your fellow ACerS members by participating as a presenter in the 2020 ACerS Webinar Series. Some examples of requested topics include: Learning from failures in research; Women in Science: Trials and Tribulations; The decision to do a PhD; and Public Policy. If you are interested in presenting…
Read MoreACerS Basic Science Division announces the GEMS Award Finalists for 2019. The division sponsors the Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) awards as part of the annual MS&T conference and ACerS Annual Meeting events each year. Congratulations to the 2019 GEMS Award Finalists! Diamond Ranking: Xin Li Phuah, Purdue University, “Staged microstructural study of flash sintered…
Read MoreACerS Nuclear & Environmental Technology Division sponsored a number of $500 travel stipends to help students fund their attendance to MS&T19 in Portland, OR, USA. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Levi Gardner, University of Utah Adam Bratten, Missouri University of Science and Technology Jenniffer Bustillos, Cornell University Hong Zhong, Washington State University
Read MoreACerS PCSA announces the Humanitarian Pitch Competition 2019 winners. The Humanitarian Pitch Competition gives students the chance to solve real world issues with materials science. The PCSA hosted the inaugural competition at MS&T19, allowing teams to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges about how they could address a challenge that a community is…
Read MoreCalling all undergraduates! Soon you will be facing a time where you will need to make some hard decisions regarding your future. Make sure that you attend this year’s Undergraduate Global University symposium so that you can be sure to make informed decisions. The Undergraduate Global University symposium will be held on Monday, September 30…
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