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Information about several papers discussed at the 2008 110th Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society (ACERS) in the U.S. is presented. Topics include making solar energy affordable, provide access to clean water, and restoring and improving urban infrastructure. The meeting featured panelists Katherine Faber, Delbert Day, and Eric Cross.

The article offers news briefs in the U.S. The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is requesting for papers for the 36th International Conference and Expos on Advanced Ceramics and Composites to be held on January 22-27, 2012. ACerS' Glass and Optical Materials Division (GOMD) has named the winners of its 2011 awards. The Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy 2012 meeting will facilitate information on the developments in alternative and renewable energy systems.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2009 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry conference held July 28-31, 2009 sponsored by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is presented. Topics include the financial aspects of sustainability, how to have greater energy project investment, and the financial dynamics of corporate energy management. The conference featured several speakers including Carl Salas, Christopher Russell, and Thomas A. Mills.

The article offers news briefs related to high technology industries in the U.S. Brandon Bouwhuis and Tim Cheng were the recipients of H-racers given during the MS&T Exhibition. The American Ceramic Society will hold a workshop entitled "Needs and Opportunities for Strength and Fracture Standards at Micro and Nano Scales" from January 27-February 1, 2008. Abstracts of papers will be accepted to be presented at the 17th International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF 2008).

Presents the American Ceramic Society activities. Account of the dinner meeting and research presentation by professor Jeffrey D. Smith; Preparation for the 12th Annual Rio Grande Regional Symposium on Advanced Materials; Enumeration of the topics for papers to be presented in the symposium.