ACerS In Focus

2020 ACerS Webinar Series: From dull data to neat narrative

By Yolanda Natividad / February 25, 2020

From 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…

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2020 ACerS Webinar Series: Facts are not enough

By Yolanda Natividad / February 25, 2020

Facts 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…

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2020 ACerS Webinar Series: Creating a Roadmap for Your Career Development

By Yolanda Natividad / February 17, 2020

Creating 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…

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2020 ACerS Webinar Series: Career Path: Geoff Brennecka

By Yolanda Natividad / February 7, 2020

Career 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…

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2020 GEMS Award Call for Papers

By Yolanda Natividad / January 24, 2020

The 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…

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ACerS has experts!

By Yolanda Natividad / November 14, 2019

We 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…

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2019 Roland B. Snow award and ceramographic competition winners announced

By Erica Zimmerman / October 11, 2019

The Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition, is an annual poster exhibit to promote the use of microscopy and microanalysis as tools in the scientific investigation of ceramic materials. This year’s competition…

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ACerS Basic Science Division announces 2019 GEMS Award Finalists

By Yolanda Natividad / October 10, 2019

ACerS 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…

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2019 NETD student stipend winners

By Yolanda Natividad / October 10, 2019

ACerS 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…

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Congratulations to the 2019 PCSA Humanitarian Pitch Competition Winners!

By Yolanda Natividad / October 7, 2019

ACerS 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…

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