ECS celebrates Krishnan (Raj) Rajeshwar, a professor, researcher, former Interface editor, and former ECS president, by honoring him, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, with a Journal of The Electrochemical Society focus issue on semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry. Learn more. Topics of interest include but are not limited to fundamental studies on electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, and semiconductor devices. Raj has spent a great deal of his career focusing in on the understanding and application of semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry himself. His research also…
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Thank you to the AiMES 2018 Exhibitors! The exhibitors in Cancun Mexico will showcase some of the greatest innovations in the industry including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain face to face time with industry experts. Location The Exhibit Hall will be located in Universal Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Expo Center. Exhibit Hours Monday, October 1, 2018 1200-1700h Exhibitor Move-In 1400-1800h Poster Move-In...
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The ECS Data Science Showcase will highlight new electrochemical and solid state research and the open source software and datasets that underpin the work. Research talks will be complemented by a demonstration on how others can access, use, modify, and improve the open-source tools and data associated with the research project. The ECS Data Sciences Showcase is being led by the very capable and engaging team from the University of Washington—Matt Murbach, David Beck, and Dan Schwartz—who have brought you...
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ECS Transactions 85(13) “Selected Proceedings from the 233rd ECS Meeting: Seattle, WA – Spring 2018,” has just been published. Browse the table of contents in the ECS Digital Library, or purchase the full issue (available for instant download) from the ECS Online Store. This issue contains a total of 149 papers from the following Seattle symposia: A01 – Battery and Energy Technology Joint General Session A02 – Large-Scale Energy Storage 9 A03 – Li-ion Batteries and Beyond A04 – Materials Recycling for Energy…
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Daniel Schwartz, a University of Washington professor of chemical engineering and director of the Clean Energy Institute, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation this week. The OSTP and NSF recognized Schwartz for his commitment to interdisciplinary graduate education – helping students apply their research to societal and market needs – along with his dedication to recruiting and supporting Native American…
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The 8th Annual Electrochemical Energy Summit (E2S) Sunday, September 30, 2018 – Cancun, Mexico Increasing energy demands, environmental impacts, and aging infrastructure are driving forces for technological advancements to address societal needs. The demand for energy storage is increasing due to its use in electronics and transportation, and from the increased implementation of renewable energy. While the implementation of energy storage is advancing, its increased demand poses new challenges relating to the supply of energy storage materials, components, and devices....
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Fellow of The Electrochemical Society was established in 1989 for advanced individual technological contributions in the fields of electrochemistry and solid state science and technology and service to the Society. These members are being recognized at the plenary session for scientific achievements, for leadership, and for active participation in the affairs of ECS. Each year, up to 15 renowned scientists and engineers are chosen by their peers for this honor. Join us in celebrating the 2018 class of the Fellows...
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The ECS Society Awards will be presented during this meeting at the plenary session. The Charles W. Tobias Young Investigator Award will be presented to Michael S Arnold, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Edward Goodrich Acheson Award will go to Tetsuya Osaka, Waseda University. Charles W. Tobias Young Investigator Award Monday, October 1 | 0830-0910h Universal 20 (Expo) Overcoming the Materials Science Challenges to Nanocarbon Electronics By Michael S. Arnold   Michael S. Arnold is currently a Professor of Materials Science and...
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Take the time to honor and support your friends and colleagues. Be sure to add the division award winners’ talks to your calendar; they are scheduled in various symposia throughout the week. Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award Monday, October 1 | 0800-0840h Universal 17 (Expo) Electrochemical Sensors: From Beakers to the Skin and the Mouth By Joseph Wang   Joseph Wang is Distinguished Professor, SAIC Endowed Chair and Chair in the Department of Nanoengineering at University of California, San Diego....
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ECS marked the 90th anniversary of ECS providing summer fellowships in 2018. The ECS summer fellowship program is designed to assist students during the summer months, June through September, in the pursuit of work in a field of interest to ECS. 2018 Fellowship Recipients: Haegyeom Kim Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Supervisor, Professor Gerbrand Ceder Colin Garfield Fink Summer Fellowship* Jeffrey Henderson University of Western Ontario Advisors, Dr. James Noel and Dr. David Shoesmith Herbert H. Uhlig Summer Fellowship Xinyou Ke...
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