Expand your circle through ACerS Young Professionals Network
The American Ceramic Society’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) aims to:
- Attract and retain young professionals as members of The American Ceramic Society
- Connect young professionals with opportunities to actively contribute and take on leadership roles in the Society
- Create a technical and social network amongst young professionals within the Society
- Provide opportunities for professional development training of relevance to young professionals
- Facilitate networking between YPN members and senior leaders in the ceramics and glass communities
“The connections that I’ve made through The American Ceramic Society have been invaluable. I highly encourage anyone to get involved with the Society.”
Geoff Brennecka, Colorado School of Mines
- Become a mentor for ACerS PCSA
- Write for JACerS, ACT, IJAGS, or ACerS’ Bulletin
- Subscribe to Ceramic Tech Today
- Present a paper or poster at ACerS meetings
- Apply for Du-Co Ceramics Young Professional Award
- Post your resume and search the Ceramic Career and Glass Center
- Increase your knowledge with Ceramic Materials Course offerings
- Participate in educational webinars without ever having to leave the office or lab.
Young Professionals Network Representatives
YPN Co-Chairs
| 2018 – 2019 | 2018 – 2020 |
|---|---|
| Kathleen Cissel, UES at Air Force Research Lab | Charmayne Lonergan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
YPN Steering Committee
| Marissa Reigel, Savannah River National Laboratory | Adam Stevenson, Saint-Gobain |
| Mark Losego, Georgia Tech | Yuxuan Gong, Owens Corning |
| James LeBeau, North Carolina State University | Gyanender Singh, University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
ACerS Staff Contact
| Yolanda Natividad, Member Engagement Manager |
Become an Individual or Associate Member
If you are a recent graduate, ACerS can help you succeed by offering you a FREE Associate Membership.
By becoming an ACerS Individual or Associate Member, you’ll have access to valuable resources that will benefit you now and throughout your career.