Dates and time subject to change.
See the online program for a full listing of both social and technical events:
Registration
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Opening Reception
Moonlight Terrace (Sunrise)
Sunday, 1900-2100h
Come join us for an evening of fun, as we kick off what is sure to be a great week. This is an excellent opportunity to meet old and new friends, so make sure to stop by for some food, drinks, and great conversation!
Coffee and Networking Breaks
1st Floor Lobby (Expo) & 2nd Floor Foyer (Sunrise)
Sunday – Thursday, 0930-1030h & 1530-1630h
*please note the afternoon breaks on Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the exhibit hall (Universal Ballroom).
Take a moment to stretch your legs, reenergize with coffee or tea and network before your next session.
Session Chair and Symposium Organizer Breakfast
2nd Floor Lobby (Expo)
Monday, 0700-0800h
The success of the meeting is very much due to the hard work of the Session Chairs, Symposium Organizers, and Division Members. All are encouraged to attend this orientation to ensure they are best prepared for their roles in the meeting, and to learn helpful information about future meetings.
ECS Data Science Showcase
Star 8 (Sunrise)
Monday, 0800-1600h
The ECS Data Science Showcase will feature invited speakers from the data science and open source community and past participants of the ECS Data Sciences programs.
Student Mixer
Star 1/2 (Sunrise)
Monday, 2000-2200h
The mixer is a must attend event for students! Enjoy networking with your peers and early career professionals while light desserts and refreshments are served.
Ticket required to attend. Login to your ECS profile to add a one today.
Technical Exhibition
Universal Ballroom (Expo)
Monday, 1800-2000h
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1400-2000h
Take time to explore exhibits from the leading vendors in the electrochemical and solid state science fields. Make sure to also stop by the exhibit hall for Poster Sessions and the Coffee and Networking Breaks.
Student and General Poster Sessions
Universal Ballroom (Expo)
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1800-2000h
With hundreds of posters to explore, you won’t want to miss a single minute of these sessions. Grab a drink, wander the aisles, review the presentations, talk to the authors, share some laughs… these sessions are a great way to end the day!
Cena Baile and President’s Reception
Moonlight Terrace (Sunrise)
Wednesday, 2000-2200h
Enjoy the local tastes of Mexico and say “Hola!” to your peers as we celebrate AiMES. Live music, drinks and food will be served in a picture perfect setting for this memorable event. After a vigorous week of attending technical sessions, take this opportunity to dance and drink along with your fellow attendees.
This is an outdoor event so please dress comfortably for the tropical weather.
Ticket required to attend. Login to your ECS profile to add a one today.
Short Courses
ECS short courses are all-day classes designed to provide students or the seasoned professional with an in-depth education on a wide range of topics. Taught by academic and industry experts, the small class size makes for an excellent opportunity for personalized instruction helping both novices and experts advance their technical expertise and knowledge.
Short courses are open to the public with special discounts given to meeting attendees.
Short Course #1: Basic Impedance Spectroscopy | Course description
Mark Orazem, Instructor
Short Course #2: Fundamentals of Electrochemistry: Basic Theory and Kinetic Methods | Course description
James Noël, Instructor
Professional Development Workshops
Professional Development Workshops are available to you whether you are a student looking for help with your resume or a mid-career researcher looking for a refresher on team management. Please note pre-registration is required, attendees can register by adding the session to your registration. Login to your ECS profile to add one today. For questions or assistance registering, please contact customer.service@electrochem.org.
Essential Elements for Employment Success
Instructor: Michel Foure, Berkeley Interview Consulting
Tuesday, 0900-1200h
Universal 27/28
Landing your next job requires selective and effective networking, developing and submitting specifically targeted resumes and cover letters, locating relevant job opportunities and preparing for and participating in the job interview. This workshop will provide up-to-date information and tips for employment success.
This is a 2.0 hour workshop.
*You will be able to sign-up for a resume review appointment during this session. Appointments are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Strategic Tools for a Successful Career
Instructor: Michel Foure, Berkeley Interview Consulting
Wednesday, 0900-1130h
Saturn 1/ 2/ 3 (Sunrise)
Scientists and engineers often find themselves trapped in a career that is far from fulfilling their dreams and aspirations. It is not for a lack of working hard. It is simply because they have not learned or (re)discovered themselves the keys to build a very successful career. In this workshop filled with hands-on exercises, the participants will actively engage these essential principles.
First, we ask what success really means for each of us as we discover that, like for our hobbies or favored dishes, the word “success” hides very different and individual realities which we need to clearly articulate. Having clarified this foundation, we will discuss goals, their importance and the way to work with them. For goals are the blue print of success.This workshop is adapted from part of the material developed and presented in the Mentoring Program for early-career scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Energy Technology Area.
This workshop is 2.5 hours.
Resume Review
Instructors: Michel Foure, Berkeley Interview Consulting
Tuesday & Wednesday 1400-1800h
Universal Ballroom (Expo)
Bring your resume for a one-on-one session with an industry leader and expert on resume development. You will walk away with a resume that is sure to land you your next interview. To sign-up for a resume review appointment, you must first attend the Essential Elements for Employment Success; registration for a resume review occurs during the Essential Elements for Employment Success workshop.
Appointments are 20-minutes in length.
*You must register for Essential Elements for Employment Success in order to participate.
Managing and Leading Teams
Instructor: Dennis Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology
Wednesday 1400-1600h
Universal 27/28 (Expo)
Nearly all engineers and scientists work in teams where a leader oversees and guides process/product development and direction. When technically-trained individuals undertake a leadership role, frustration is a frequent outcome, despite technical competency and good intentions. This workshop will discuss reasons why engineers and scientists often find adaptation into leadership roles disconcerting and will explore ways to smooth the transition.
This workshop is 2.0 hours.
Running an Effective Meeting
Instructor: Dennis Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology
Wednesday, 1630-1730h
Universal 27/28 (Expo)
Meetings are activities that play a critical role in decision-making and change within the successful operation of a team or organization. Unfortunately, meetings are frequently viewed as bad, ineffective, and a waste of time. Such conclusions are often justified because they result from ineffective leadership and unprofessional behavior by attendees. This workshop will explore reasons for the inappropriate conduct displayed and discuss approaches to facilitate effective and productive meetings.
This workshop is 1.0 hour.
