ACerS offers an abundance of opportunities for students
For college and university students who are focusing on ceramics and glass, ACerS can help them earn recognition, gain access to the latest technical information, and build their networks necessary for success. Check out all of the resources for students provided by ACerS.
Awards and Scholarships
ACerS offers a variety of prestigious awards for ceramics and glass undergraduate and graduate students.
Basic Science: Ceramographic Competition and Roland B. Snow Award
The Roland B. Snow award is presented to the Best of Show winner of the Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition, an...
Basic Science: Graduate Excellence in Materials Science (GEMS) Awards
2023 GEMS Finalists 2023 Diamond Awardees Zipeng Xu Priya Kushram Pascal Zahler 2023 Sapphire Awardees Mohammed El Loubani Julian Ebert...
Bioceramics: Bioceramics Young Scholar Award
The Bioceramics Young Scholar Award recognizes excellence in research among current degree-seeking graduate students and postdoctoral research associates.
Financial Support
ACerS provides numerous options for support of conference attendance, travel, and ACerS membership.
Conference registration support
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Travel funds
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Membership Support
To request GGRN membership support, first click the GGRN Support button, you will then choose the one division, section, or chapter that most closely aligns with your technical or geographical area.
ACerS provides opportunities for
membership support
The following groups are currently offering support to students for
ACerS GGRN (graduate-level) membership.
Student and Recently Graduated
Membership Options
Student Mentor Program
If you are a student seeking to gain technical expertise in your field of study, professional development skills, practical advice, encouragement or support, then please consider applying for the program as a mentee.
Online Learning Center
Learn a new skill or add to your existing knowledge in ACerS Learning Center. Choose from a variety of courses and learning methods. There's always something new to learn!
Job Search Resource Center
Whether you're trying to find an internship, a new job, get a promotion, or excel in a new career, our resources can help you achieve your career development goals. Post your resume today!
President's Council of Student Advisors
The ACerS President's Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) works to engage students as active and long-term leaders in the ceramics community and to increase participation in ACerS at the local, national, and international levels.
Conferences + Symposia
ACerS hosts a variety of meetings where you can present your research, as well as award-winning scientific journals where you can submit research and/or peer review articles. Find out which conferences will help you to present, learn, and network in your research area of interest.
Online Member Community
ACerS provides several ways to connect with like-minded professionals within academia, both in-person and virtual. How do you continue to stay in touch with new networking contacts after an in-person event, especially if they live hours—or even countries—away?
Divisions + Sections and Chapters
ACerS Divisions, Sections, and Chapters offer members a way to connect with each other based on research area and geographic location.
Award-winning journals + publications
ACerS journals and other publications provide access to the most relevant and cutting-edge research in ceramic and glass materials.
Give Back
Connect with the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) to volunteer your time either in person or remotely.
Stay Connected
Ceramic & Glass Scope e-newsletter provides monthly e-newsletter for students that showcases:
- Contests
- Scholarships
- Travel grants
- Student authored articles,
- Webinars
- Podcasts
- And more!
Current student members will receive the e-newsletter in their inbox each month. Make sure to mark us as a 'safe sender' so we don't end up in your junk mail!