Workforce development is more than developing undergraduate programs. Three sessions at ICC4 will address the global, diversity and career development issues for building a robust ceramics and glass workforce. The…
Read MoreConventional thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate for cement-making generates almost as much CO2 as lime. Solar-driven electrolysis of calcium carbonate yields calcium oxide and carbon (or carbon monoxide) and oxygen.…
Read MoreAn app released last week by ACerS showcases ceramic artwork. A free version offers one image per day, and a modestly priced upgrade version allows users to save more favorites,…
Read MoreÉireComposites’ new large-blade tooling uses alternating layers of ceramic cement and carbon fiber/PEEK, with embedded heating elements. Credit: ÉireComposites. Check ’em out: Direct influence of residual stress on the bending…
Read MoreGian Nicola Babini, 1944-2012. Credit ISTEC CNR. There has been heartfelt sorrow across the international ceramic community upon learning that Gian Nicola Babini, outstanding educator, visionary and strong advocate of…
Read MoreRick Volk from Uni-Ref, Inc. was RCD’s 2012 T.J. Planje Award winner. On Wednesday and Thursday I attended the 48th Symposium on Refractories sponsored by the St. Louis Section and…
Read MoreImportant alert for all members of The American Ceramic Society who use the ACerS website – ACerS is converting to a new web-based association management system that will make the…
Read MoreMaterials engineering will drive development of the next generation of energy efficient vehicles. Credit: Wikipedia. News is ubiquitous about efforts and advances in the realm of energy, often in the…
Read MoreACerS past president was a guest on a recent radio broadcast to discuss rare earth elements. Credit: Wikipedia. Steve Freiman, ACerS past president, was a guest on the Kojo Nnamdi…
Read MoreThe 4th International Congress on Ceramics with the 3rd Ceramic Leadership Summit track ACerS director of membership and marketing, Megan Bricker, coordinates the Society’s outreach to students and young professionals.…
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