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 MoreThe European Ceramic Society-American Ceramic Society Joint Award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between The American Ceramic Society and The European Ceramic Society, in demonstration of both organizations’ commitment to work together to better serve the international ceramics community. The award shall be presented in alternate years at the ACerS Annual Meeting event (held…
Read MoreWESTERVILLE, OH – The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) announced the establishment of the new Energy Materials and Systems Division. The ACerS Board of Directors approved the Division’s creation and rules at their December 2019 meeting. “The Division will address a wide variety of materials related to energy, keeping the primary focus on ceramic and glass…
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 MoreCeramic societies will establish joint award, joint symposium, and continue student event collaborations. WESTERVILLE, Ohio—Leaders of The European Ceramic Society and The American Ceramic Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining cooperative activities between the two societies when officials from both organizations met recently at the International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites in Daytona…
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ACerS is pleased to announce that Emmanuel Maillet has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American Ceramic Society through volunteerism. Maillet is the technology manager of the Materials Behavior Laboratory at GE Research in Niskayuna, N.Y. Maillet leads a team of engineers…
Read MoreThe Electronics Division presented awards for outstanding student work during the January 2020 Conference on Electronic Materials and Applications in Orlando, Fla. Congratulations to these students: Poster Competition EMA 2020: 1st place: Ayana Ghosh – University of Connecticut “Design of novel molecular ferroelectrics using first-principles based and machine learning approaches” 2nd place: Nicole Bartek –…
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…
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