The 2021 ACerS Winter Workshop will be held virtually on Jan. 28–29, 2021. Registration is now open! Noted scientists will share progress and perspective in key areas of ceramics research, from additive manufacturing to ceramics for space applications. Attendees will participate in presentations and group discussions on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and research in…
Read MoreLooking for some guidance to help begin or advance your career? As part of the Career Resources site, accessible in the online Ceramic and Glass Career Center, you can connect with expert career coaches and resume writers who can answer your questions and help prepare you for your job search. The Career Resource Center also…
Read MorePACK is a National Science Foundation funded international research fellowship opportunity for graduate students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents only) to conduct research at the University of Kiel, Germany. Applications are accepted year-round and applicants can be from any science or engineering discipline. Review the PACK website for more information and to apply.
Read MorePut yourself on the path toward post-graduate success with ACerS Global Graduate Researcher Network (GGRN)! ACerS GGRN is a membership of ACerS that addresses the professional and career development needs of graduate-level research students who have a primary interest in ceramics and glass. GGRN aims to help graduate students: Engage with The American Ceramic Society…
Read MoreACerS PCSA announces the Humanitarian Pitch Competition 2020 winners. The Humanitarian Pitch Competition gives students the chance to solve real world issues with materials science. The PCSA hosted the competition at MS&T20 virtual, allowing teams to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges about how they could address a challenge that a community is…
Read MoreTips on making a strong award nomination package Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 11 am (Eastern Time) Did you know that you can nominate yourself for awards? Often, people are not aware that self-nomination is acceptable in many circumstances. It is also true that people are often too busy to consider who to nominate for…
Read MoreCareer Path: 2 ways to build a career in academia Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 11 am (Eastern Time) Two early career academics discuss the different paths that they have taken into permanent teaching positions in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Birmingham. LEARNING OUTCOME Understanding that there are multiple possible routes into…
Read MoreDo you have a funny lab story to tell? In the PCSA Lab Blooper Competition, tell a story showcasing the learning experience that can result from the occasional mishaps which can occur during ceramic research. Whether the result is a mess in a lab, a broken testing specimen, or simply a highly unexpected result, as…
Read MoreFrom dull data to neat narrative: Constructing PowerPoint presentations through story framing and slide design Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11 am (Eastern Time) 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…
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…
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