Prof. Turgut Gür meets with the ECS Chulalongkorn University Student Chapter in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 21, 2026; photo: Prof. R. Pornprasertsuk

ECS recently strengthened its connections with Thailand’s electrochemistry and solid state science communities through a visit to Bangkok by Prof. Turgut Gür of Stanford University. An active ECS member since 1973, Gür is an ECS Fellow and has held numerous leadership positions within the Society, including serving as president in 2022–2023. His visit provided an opportunity to engage with researchers and students in Thailand and highlight the strength and vitality of the country’s electrochemical and solid state science community. (more…)

It’s that time of year again—time to trick-or-treat, wear creative costumes, and tell ghost stories. If you’re at a loss for a fun science-themed look, here are some of our favorite electrochemistry-inspired costumes.

FLYING SOLO

1. “I’ve Got My Ion You”

Everybody loves a good pun! Go as a literal “eye on ions” by dressing up as a giant eyeball or wearing glasses with huge eyes drawn on them. Then attach cutout chemical ion symbols (like Na⁺, Cl⁻, or Ca²⁺) all over your clothes. (more…)

The ECS University of Calgary Student Chapter invites current ECS Student Chapter members—and anyone interested in revitalizing or starting a chapter—to the ECS Student Chapter Roundtable during the 250th ECS Meeting in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday, October 27, from 945–1030h MDT.

Share what’s working, swap ideas, and connect with fellow student leaders from across the ECS community. Come ready to talk about successful events and initiatives, growing engagement, launching new chapters, and supporting professional development. Designed to strengthen connections among ECS Student Chapters and spark future collaboration across institutions, the Roundtable is an opportunity to learn from one another, share experiences, and exchange ideas. Preregistration—online in advance or at Customer Service in 250 Registration—is required for this event.

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What 250 ECS Meetings Tell Us About the Evolution of Science

Want to see how science changes? Open an old ECS technical program.

Across 250 meetings, the subjects presented at ECS have documented not only what electrochemical and solid state scientists were studying, but what they believed was important, promising—or just beginning to seem possible. (more…)

The Electrochemical Society (ECS) Publications Department is saddened to share the death of Dr. John N. Harb, longtime ECS member and former Technical Editor of the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES). Dr. Harb passed away on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Harb was a valued member of the ECS community from 1999 to 2026 and an ECS Edward G. Weston Summer Fellow in 1985. He served as a Technical Editor of JES from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2023, bringing to the journal not only his considerable knowledge and expertise in electrochemical engineering, but also a deep commitment to the integrity of the scholarly record. (more…)

38 Outstanding Reviewers Recognized 

As the scholarly community considers peer review capacity, ECS celebrates the reviewers whose timely, rigorous service helps sustain quality and trust in scientific publishing.

Peer Review Week 2026, observed September 14 through 18, brings the global scholarly community together around the theme “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality.” The theme speaks directly to one of the most consequential challenges in scholarly communication. Research output continues to grow; expectations for timely editorial decisions continue to rise; and journals must preserve the rigor and trust that give peer review its value. (more…)