The Young Professional Network (YPN) is designed for ACerS members who have completed their terminal degree or are 25 years of age and up to 40 years of age.
Expand your circle through ACerS Young Professionals Network (YPN)
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
Download the YPN pamphlet
“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 free webinars without ever having to leave the office or lab.
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Opportunities
- Lunch with a Professional
- Upcoming volunteer opportunities
- More to come!
Connect with YPN members on LinkedIn
Join us in the ACerS Young Professionals Network (YPN) group on LinkedIn.
Make connections with young professionals from around the globe!
2019-2020 Young Professionals Network (YPN) Leadership
2018-2020 YPN Co-Chair
Charmayne Lonergan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
2019-2021 YPN Co-Chair
TBD
YPN STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mark Losego, Georgia Tech
Marissa Reigel, Savannah River National Laboratory
Yuxuan Gong, Owens Corning
James LeBeau, North Carolina State University
Gyanender Singh, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
David Poerschke, University of Minnesota
Kathryn Goetschius, Guardian Industries
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.