The Journal of The Electrochemical Society is publishing a focus issue dedicated to the late Professor Nongjian Tao for his longstanding contribution to the development of chem/biosensors and nanoscale measurements. This issue also serves as a celebration of the 70th birthday of Professor Stuart Lindsay, Professor Tao’s doctoral advisor and longtime collaborator for over 35 years.

Contributions are invited in all aspects of chem/biosensor technology with topics that include, but are not limited to: Electric, magnetic, and optical biosensors; novel transduction modes; molecular recognition elements; nanomaterials and their system level integration for biological/medical applications such as point-of-care, implantable, and wearable sensors.  In addition, novel nanoscale measurements of cells and cellular/molecular components (e.g., nucleic acid, proteins, organic molecules), including scanning probe microscopy, plasmonic, and optical imaging of biomolecules, are also highly encouraged.  Many of these measurements lead to improved understanding of transduction mechanisms and novel biosensor platforms that allow for ultrasensitive and dynamic detection in living systems. (more…)

Voting is now taking place for the position of Treasurer of the ECS High-Temperature Energy, Materials, & Processes (H-TEMP) Division. Biographical sketches and statements follow for the candidates nominated for the position. ECS division officers serve as volunteers.

We urge all ECS H-TEMP Division members to take part in this important election! Voting is open from September 1 through September 29. (more…)

Outstanding achievements in electrochemical and solid state science and technology—and exceptional service to the Society—are recognized through ECS honors and awards. Take note of these upcoming deadlines and submit nominations as soon as possible!

Society Awards

Edward Goodrich Acheson Award
The Acheson Award acknowledges distinguished contributions to the advancement of any of the objects, purposes or activities of The Electrochemical Society. The award consists of a gold medal and plaque containing a bronze replica of the medal thereof; US $10,000; complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion; dinner held in recipient’s honor during the designated meeting; and Life Membership in the Society.
Deadline: October 1, 2021

Charles W. Tobias Young Investigator Award
A young scientist or engineer’s outstanding scientific and/or engineering work in fundamental or applied electrochemistry or solid state science and technology is recognized by this award. The recipient receives a framed scroll; US $5,000; complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion; dinner held in the recipient’s honor during the designated meeting; Life Membership in the Society; and up to US $1,000 for un-reimbursed travel expenses to attend the designated meeting.
Deadline: October 1, 2021 (more…)

Holly Fruehwald, a PhD student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech), Canada, is the recipient of the 2021 ECS Canada Section Student Award. The award recognizes a promising young engineer or scientist in whose work electrochemical science and technology and/or solid state science and technology are the central consideration.

ECS Canada Section Student Award

The section established the award, which is bestowed annually, in 1987. The winner receives a $1,500 USD prize which is awarded at an ECS Canada Section meeting. The award recipient is invited to give a lecture on the topic of his/her research.

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The ECS Pacific Northwest Section invites you to the Inaugural Conference of the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry on September 24-25, 2021.This annual conference is intended to showcase the excellence of electrochemical research occurring in academia and industry in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Center for Electrochemistry Conference is a sponsored meeting of The Electrochemical Society.

Dates
Friday, September 24-Saturday, September 25 

Time
Start: 1600h PST, September 24
End: 1600h PST, September 25

Location
University of Oregon 
Eugene, OR

Conference registration is free!
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You hear it over and over: to get your dream job, get out there and network. Here some suggestions from experts on networking during a period of social distancing. No matter what stage of career you are in—student, early, mid or advanced career—networking is useful. ECS provides a multitude of networking opportunities. Here’s how to make them work for you.

Eight tips

1. Participate in digital meetings with leaders in your field. Take advantage of Q&A sessions to introduce yourself (by full name and organization) and ask questions. Then follow up with the experts through LinkedIn and emails. The 240th ECS Meeting is a great opportunity to link up with the leading authorities in the field of electrochemistry—wherever they are in the world! (more…)