ACerS Bulletin

Africa—A wealth of resources and aspirations

In this issue we look at research and markets in Africa. The cover story explores how numerous African countries are moving beyond just exporting raw materials to cultivating homegrown talent and pursuing international research and development collaborations. In-depth market snapshots of Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa are included.

An additional feature article describes how a combination of multicomponent chalcogenide nanocomposites and laser/thermal processes enables a transformative opportunity to bring gradient refractive index lenses one step closer to commercialization.

The October/November issue announces the ACerS leaders for 2021–2022. The Society will install new officers and directors on the ACerS Executive Committee and Board at the 123^rd Annual Business Meeting in October.

Finally, this month’s “Into the Bulletin Archives” column takes a look at the Bulletin’s history in the 1990s, including the establishment of a Ceramic Information Center at the Society headquarters following a strategic planning exercise.