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Ceramic Tech Chat
The American Ceramic Society
63 episodes
2 weeks ago
Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead at Genics, shares her journey to working on dissolvable glasses, describes some of her current projects, and provides examples of how Indigenous knowledge can benefit modern scientific research. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Courtney Calahoo is research and development ...
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Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead at Genics, shares her journey to working on dissolvable glasses, describes some of her current projects, and provides examples of how Indigenous knowledge can benefit modern scientific research. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Courtney Calahoo is research and development ...
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Ceramic Tech Chat
Exploring unusual glasses and Indigenous thinking: Courtney Calahoo
Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead at Genics, shares her journey to working on dissolvable glasses, describes some of her current projects, and provides examples of how Indigenous knowledge can benefit modern scientific research. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Courtney Calahoo is research and development ...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Hypersonic research and fast-track education: Rod Trice
Recent decades have seen a resurgence in interest and funding for hypersonics research. Rod Trice, professor of materials engineering at Purdue University, briefly overviews the history of hypersonic flight, describes current hypersonic vehicle design paradigms and materials, and shares his expectations for the future of this critical national defense sector. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Rod Trice is professor of materials engineering at Purdue University. His gr...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Dental ceramics support oral health: Carolyn Primus
Many patients—and sometimes even dentists—are not aware of the many ceramic and glass materials that sneakily find application in the dental world. Carolyn Primus, medical device consultant, shares her journey into the field of dental materials, provides a glimpse of the history and variety of ceramic materials used in dentistry, and describes some of the ways she’s personally contributed to this field. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Carolyn Primus is a medical dev...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Untapped markets for chemically strengthened glass: William LaCourse
Glass is a solution to many modern challenges, and there remains ample opportunities for further improvements. William LaCourse, Emeritus Professor of glass science in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, shares how several serendipitous encounters with giants in the glass field led to his employment at Alfred, highlights some of the untapped markets for ion-exchanged glass products, and gives some fun anecdotes from his time as the Alfred sports announcer for football...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Transitioning niche research to market: Joe Cesarano
Developing technologies with a deep impact in certain niche areas is arguably just as important as research that has a widespread impact. Joe Cesarano, founder and president of Robocasting Enterprises, explains how he helped develop a 3D ceramic printing method called robocasting at Sandia National Laboratories, provides examples of its applications, and shares tips on how to successfully bring your ideas to market. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Joe Cesarano is fo...
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7 months ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Microwave processing for future lunar colonies: Holly Shulman
As we prepare for a future traveling the stars, energy-efficient processing technologies will be a necessity for both those in space and those remaining as Earth’s stewards. Holly Shulman, research professor at Alfred University, shares how she became interested in microwave sintering, describes its benefits compared to conventional sintering processes, and explains how it could support the development of future lunar colonies. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Holly ...
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7 months ago
26 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Joining materials and people together: Monica Ferraris
The rapid advancement of technology has allowed people to more easily join with others in their research community and together support the search for the next big discovery in materials science. Monica Ferraris, full professor at Politecnico di Torino, shares details about her work on the joining and coating of materials, describes her involvement with the ACerS International Italy Chapter, and discusses her plans and goals as president of ACerS this year. View the transcript for this episo...
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10 months ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Processing pathways for the next-gen workforce: Tim Powers
Ceramic and glass manufacturing is a broad field that offers many opportunities for a fulfilling career. Tim Powers, retired engineering design lead at Owens Corning, shares his personal experiences working on some of the most well-known products produced by Corning and Owens Corning and describes how he is now supporting the next generation of the ceramic and glass workforce through the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Tim Po...
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10 months ago
23 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Electrospinning of breath-based diagnostics: Perena Gouma
Breath and gas-based diagnostic tools have the potential to revolutionize medical monitoring and diagnosis. Perena Gouma, the Edward Orton Jr., Chair in ceramic engineering at The Ohio State University, describes how she became interested in this area of research, explains how electrospinning can be used to fabricate components for these devices, and shares her passion for educating students and the public about these discoveries. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest P...
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11 months ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Driving energy conversion progress through diffraction: Scott Misture
Energy conversion technologies such as fuel cells and photocatalysts have great potential in the future of zero-carbon transportation. Scott Misture, Inamori Professor of materials science and engineering at Alfred University in New York, discusses the benefits and challenges of adopting this technology, describes how he uses diffraction techniques to study materials for energy conversion applications, and shares his thoughts on the personal and broader benefits of being involved in the mater...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Shaping the future with geopolymers: Trudy Kriven
We currently live in the Age of Plastics, but the recent push to produce and consume materials more sustainably means a new materials age is up for grabs. Trudy Kriven, the Donald Biggar Willett Professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, shares how her passion for research led her on a globetrotting adventure from Australia to Illinois, describes how she now focuses that passion on advancing the development of geopolymers, and explains how s...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Glass recycling challenges and solutions: Collin Wilkinson
Improving glass recycling rates in the United States is an important but complicated task. Collin Wilkinson, assistant professor of glass science at Alfred University, shares how he became interested in this topic, describes how he uses both modeling and experimentation to develop sustainable solutions, and discusses the importance of involving undergraduate students in the research process. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Collin Wilkinson is assistant professor of...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
STEM outreach in rural communities: Katrina Donovan
Many rural communities have a great need for expanded access to STEM education. Katrina Donovan, faculty member in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, discusses her expansive background across different materials, describes her current research on using local materials to create clays and ceramic glazes, and shares her numerous STEM outreach programs to help inspire and teach students and educators across the state. View th...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Advancing microscopy with machine learning: Sergei Kalinin
Machine learning has the potential to play a big role in the future of materials discovery and development. Sergei Kalinin, Weston Fulton Professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, shares how his development of advanced scanning probe microscopy techniques led to an interest in machine learning and describes some of the benefits, limitations, and challenges of adopting machine learning for materials research. View the transcript for this episode h...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Networking as an emerging professional: Alessandro De Zanet
There are many ways for students and young professionals to network and build relationships with others in the materials science community. Alessandro De Zanet, Materials Research Fellow at Leonardo Labs, explains how networking led to his involvement in the ceramics field, describes some of the communities he’s involved with in ACerS, and previews the reimagined annual student section of the upcoming June/July 2024 ACerS Bulletin. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest A...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Modeling materials and meetings engagement: Jessica Rimsza
Embracing spontaneity in research and networking can be the first step to a successful career. Jessica Rimsza, staff scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, discusses her work on modeling disordered and complex material systems, describes what is involved in organizing a scientific conference, and explains how joining a professional society can help young researchers define their identity as a scientist. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Jessica Rimsza is a staff ...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Lifelong learning in the changing education system: Carl Frahme
Even as the tools and platforms for education have changed drastically in the past century, the need for programs to upskill employees remains as strong as ever. Carl Frahme, longtime consultant and educator in the ceramic, metals, and materials industries, shares how he first became involved as an instructor for ACerS educational courses, describes how these courses evolved over time, and explains why he finds being a science educator so fulfilling. View the transcript for this episode here....
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Clay roof tiles inspire past and present passion: David Jensen
From ancient times till today, terracotta remains a steadfast option for roof tiles. David Jensen, sample coordinator and glaze production scheduler at Ludowici Roof Tile, describes the advantages of and his work on clay roof tiles, shares how he became interested in the history of Ludowici, and explains how that interest led to the discovery of a glass slide collection created by ACerS founder Edward Orton Jr. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest David Jensen is ...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Focusing on the fundamentals: Rajendra Bordia
While planning for the future is important, listening to others and adapting to new opportunities can lead to the most fulfilling and fruitful careers. Rajendra Bordia, the George J. Bishop, III Chair Professor of Ceramics and Materials Engineering at Clemson University, shares his somewhat unplanned pathway from mechanical into ceramic engineering, describes his approach to mentoring students, and discusses his goals as this year’s president of The American Ceramic Society. View the transcri...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Fostering pathways for ceramic engineers: Geoff Brennecka
Training the next generation of ceramic engineers requires engagement on multiple fronts. Geoff Brennecka, Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, discusses the importance of having degree programs that focus specifically on ceramics, recalls the history and evolution of ACerS President’s Council of Student Advisors, and describes how the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation’s new Teacher Training Workshops provide K–12 teachers guidance on...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Ceramic Tech Chat
Glass is generally considered inert, but recent decades have seen increasing interest in glasses that react more readily with their environment. Courtney Calahoo, research and development team lead at Genics, shares her journey to working on dissolvable glasses, describes some of her current projects, and provides examples of how Indigenous knowledge can benefit modern scientific research. View the transcript for this episode here. About the guest Courtney Calahoo is research and development ...