ECS Technische Universität München Student Chapter is the 2024 Outstanding Student Chapter. Two student chapters were also named 2024 Chapters of Excellence: ECS University of Michigan Student Chapter and ECS Universität Münster Student Chapter.
The Society established the Outstanding Student Chapter Award in 2012 to recognize distinguished ECS Student Chapters that demonstrate active participation in the Society’s technical activities; establish community and outreach activities in the areas of electrochemical and solid state science and engineering education; and create and maintain a robust membership base.
Congratulations to all three winners for their hard work. ECS is proud to support your journey to scientific knowledge via community, connection, and career building!
ECS Technische Universität München Student Chapter
This year’s Outstanding Student Chapter was founded in 2015. It won the 2024 award for its dedication to advancing electrochemical and solid state science and engineering education.
The chapter with some 55 student members has become a platform for students and young academics to broaden their knowledge in the field of renewable energy, develop industrial partner relationships, and bridge disciplines. Within the past year, the chapter facilitated a lecture series hosting Prof. Yang Shao-Horn presenting “Electrochemistry Renaissance for Climate Actions” and Prof. Jeff Dahn presenting “Long Lifetime Li-Ion and Na-Ion Batteries.” Their Materials & Methods Club speaker series continued; they planned a Battery & Hydrogen Summit; and visited BMW Group, EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies GmbH, and Varta Microbattery GmbH. Student Chapter members published several articles in ECS-related journals, with about 30 in total published since 2022.
As the 2024 ECS Outstanding Student Chapter, the ECS Technische Universität München Student Chapter receives an additional $1,000 in funding; a recognition plaque; and acknowledgement in the ECS Interface winter issue.
2024 Chapters of Excellence
The ECS Universität Münster Student Chapter organized a series of events focused on career development, advanced research, and industry networking. Kicking off with a March event highlighting career paths for women in science, the chapter hosted nine speakers discussing diverse professional trajectories in academia and industry. Specialized seminars by distinguished speakers on solid state batteries and lithium ion battery advancements, featured Prof. Matthew McDowell and Dr. Dominic Bresser. Other notable events included an editorial insight session by Nature editor Dr. Rinaldo Raccichini, and an Alumni Career Day, where former students shared their experiences in start-ups and industrial roles. Supplementing these, the chapter supported external events, like the BACCARA Grad School’s lecture series on energy storage, fostering a collaborative academic and professional environment.
The ECS University of Michigan Student Chapter, established in the summer of 2023, actively promotes interdisciplinary engagement in electrochemical sciences. They hosted seminars on topics including solid state batteries, proton-exchange membranes, and career development, featuring speakers from industry, national labs, and academia. The facility tours, journal clubs, and collaborative events organized with the ECS Detroit Section allowed members to present research and connect with professionals. To increase the membership of students from the sciences, engineering, and beyond, the chapter engages in campus-wide recruitment and social events. Looking ahead, the chapter aims to expand industry connections, outreach activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond the university.
In recognition of the chapters’ achievements and continuing commitment to ECS’ mission, the ECS University of Michigan Student Chapter and ECS Universität Münster Student Chapter receive certificates of recognition and highlights in ECS Interface.
Student Chapter Award Subcommittee
A special thank you to the outstanding Student Chapter Award Subcommittee for reviewing applications and determining award recipients from among the many excellent ECS Student Chapters:
- Earl Jennings Taylor, Individual Membership Committee Chair, Faraday Strategies LLC
- Uros Cvelbar, Jožef Stefan Institute
- Damilola Daramola, Northeastern University
- John Staser, Ohio University
- Jiaxin Duan, PSI Paul Scherrer Institut
About ECS Student Chapters
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Applications for the 2025 ECS Outstanding Student Chapter are due on April 15, 2025.
