Resources for Students
Learn more about how ACerS can help advance your student career, and beyond!
ACerS offers an abundance of opportunities for students
For college and university students who are focusing on ceramics and glass, ACerS can help them earn recognition, gain access to the latest technical information, and build their networks necessary for success. Check out all of the resources for students provided by ACerS.
See below to learn more about the following resources for students!
Awards and Scholarships
Financial Support
Student Mentor Program
Learning Center
Job Search Resource Center
Awards and Scholarships
ACerS offers a variety of prestigious awards for ceramics and glass undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadlines noted above may be extended. Check individual award pages for the most up to date information.
Financial Support
ACerS provides numerous options for support of conference attendance, travel, and ACerS membership.
Conference registration support
Travel funds
- ACerS Student Travel Grant for ECerS Summer School
- MS&T Student Travel Grant - August 21 deadline
- ACerS Bioceramics Division: Student Travel Grants for MS&T23 - July 31 deadline
- Energy Materials and Systems Division: Student Stipend for ACerS Annual Meeting/MS&T - September 1 deadline
Membership support
The following groups are currently offering support to students for ACerS GGRN (graduate-level) membership.
ACerS 11 divisions may offer membership support to students.
ACerS 21 U.S. sections may offer membership support to students.
ACerS 14 international chapters may offer membership support to students.
Find more information about GGRN membership support.
Student Mentor Program
If you are a student seeking to gain technical expertise in your field of study, professional development skills, practical advice, encouragement or support, then please consider applying for the program as a mentee.
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Online Learning Center
Learn a new skill or add to your existing knowledge in ACerS Learning Center. Choose from a variety of courses and learning methods. There's always something new to learn!
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Job Search Resource Center
Whether you're trying to find an internship, a new job, get a promotion, or excel in a new career, our resources can help you achieve your career development goals. Resources include our new Learning Center, Career Center, resource pages, and other online learning opportunities. Post your resume today!
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Need more resources for students? We've got them!
President's Council of Student Advisors (PCSA)
Conferences + Symposia
Online member community
Technical Divisions + Local Sections and Chapters
Award-winning journals + publications
President's Council of Student Advisors
The ACerS President's Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) works to engage students as active and long-term leaders in the ceramics community and to increase participation in ACerS at the local, national, and international levels. Apply by March 24, 2023 in order to be eligible to become a part of this highly valued and highly competitive organization for the 2023-2024 term.
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Conferences + Symposia
ACerS hosts a variety of meetings where you can present your research, as well as award-winning scientific journals where you can submit research and/or peer review articles. Find out which conferences will help you to present, learn, and network in your research area of interest.
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Online Member Community
ACerS provides several ways to connect with like-minded professionals within academia, both in-person and virtual. How do you continue to stay in touch with new networking contacts after an in-person event, especially if they live hours—or even countries—away?
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Divisions + Sections and Chapters
ACerS Divisions, Sections, and Chapters offer members a way to connect with each other based on research area and geographic location.
Award-winning journals + publications
ACerS journals and other publications provide access to the most relevant and cutting-edge research in ceramic and glass materials.
Stay connected
You won't want to miss out on the information compiled each month especially for you in the student e-newsletter.
Ceramic & Glass Scope e-newsletter
Monthly e-newsletter for students that showcases: contests, scholarships, travel grants, student authored articles, webinars, podcasts, and more.
Current student members will receive the e-newsletter in their inbox each month. Make sure to mark us as a 'safe sender' so we don't end up in your junk mail!
Give back
Connect with the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) to volunteer your time either in person or remotely.
Keep up-to-date on current and upcoming opportunities by following ACerS via social media.