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The article announces the best paper and best poster winners from the 2015 International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites meeting including "Interaction of Indentation-induced cracks on single-crystal SiC," by Cody Kunka et al, Best Poster, and "New combined method of MPS and FEM for simulating friction stir processing," by Hisashi Serizawa and Fumikazu Miyasaka and "In vitro degradation and conversion of melt-derived bioactive glass microfibers in simulated body fluid" by M.N. Rahaman et al, Best Papers.

The article announces the best papers and posters awards given to various people by the Engineering Ceramics Division during the 2011 International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) including first placer Kuang Liu and Aditi Chattopadhyay of Arizona University, second placer William W. Lu, Bin Duan, and Min Wang of the University of Hong Kong, and third placer C. Daniel of University of California.

Reveals the two best paper awards given out by the American Ceramic Society's Nuclear & Environmentral Technology Division. Best Technology Paper; Best Science Paper.

The article discusses the advancement and potential applications of glass-ceramics since their accidental discovery to their development as commercial products in the U.S. It highlights the breakthrough of glass-ceramics in 1953 which resulted to the global publication of papers related to the said invention by several universities, research institutes and companies. It further explores the advantages of these fired earth products and their uses in various field applications.

Presents several products related to ceramic industry. Ceramic powder paper; Ceramic crucibles and ladles; Color blender.

The article focuses on the study of the usefulness of computer with CorelDRAW 6 in conceptualizing subject for the Kutani International Decorative Ceramics Competition '97 held in Japan. The competition has two main categories such as actual ceramic works and for designs on paper. The ceramic designs which conceptualized by CorelDRAW 6 has received an Award of Merit during the competition. The primary purpose of the event is to provide additional and modern beauty to the tradition of Kutani ceramics. CorelDRAW 6 is a computer design programs widely used by professional ceramic designers due to its suite of 32-bit graphics applications.

The article announces recipients of the Global Ambassador Award including William Fahrenholtz, Ivar Reimanis, Kevin Fox and Surojit Gupta which were presented by William Lee, President of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). It also announces award recipients for best paper including three-Dimensional Printing of Silicon nitride bioceramics by robocasting from Mohamed N. Rahaman. It also mentions that the ACerS is seeking nominations for its ACerS Society awards.

The look of natural stone, weathered oxidized steel, and even simulated wood grain were big trends among the Spanish ceramic tile showcased at the annual Cevisima trade forum in Valencia, Spain. More than 1,500 exhibitors attracted over 86,000 visitors from 140 countries to view a wide array of tile for commercial and residential use. Uchi from Saloni is inspired by the texture of Japanese rice paper. This ceramic tile series encompasses coordinating wall and floor tiles. The wall tile is produced in a 12" x 24" format, while the floor tile comes in 12" squares. Uchi offers light tones of ivory, cream, and gray. The series is complemented by a woven-rattan relief tile named Tatami, offered in 12" x 12" and 3" x 12" formats. Saloni, San Juan de Moro, Spain. www.saloni.com CIRCLE 206

The article offers information on several student opportunities in the U.S. ceramics industry. Topics include the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) and its support for an intern in the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering 2017 program, the Electronic Materials and Applications (EMA) 2017 which will feature student papers and posters, and the ACerS Nuclear and Envieronmental Technology Division (NETD) which is sponsoring four stipends for attending the ACerS 118th Annual Meeting.

The article offers information on the papers published in the web site www.ceramics.org, posted by the "International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology," which members can have free access. These papers include "Novel Structural Modulation in Ceramic Sensors Via Redox Processing in Gas Buffers," "An Investigation of Current Reversal Mode for Gas Sensing with a Solid Electrolyte," and "Electrical Behavior in Gas: Solid Interface of Gas Sensors Based on Oxide Semiconductors."

Reports on a legislative update about dioxin and mined products in the United States. Proposal by the US Environmental Protection Agency of regulatory initiatives governing dioxin; Promulgation of a rule lowering the reporting levels for Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic species; Research paper showing that a characteristic dioxin patterns appears in prehistoric deposits.

The article offers information on the papers to be presented at the 51st Annual Symposium of ACerS St. Louis Section and Refractory Ceramics Division in Missouri on March 25-26, 2015.

The article announces several American Ceramic Society (ACerS) division awards given to members including Bernie O'Hare and colleagues with the 2012 Stephen Brunauer Award of the Cements Division, Dennis P. Shay and colleagues with the Edward C. Henry Best Paper Award of the Electronics Division and Wagner M. Silva and colleagues with the Al Allen Award of the Refractory Ceramics Division.

The article provides information on the papers to be presented at the International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites in Florida on January 28, 2013. It notes that Anil V. Virkar, professor at the University of Utah, will be talking about the failure of zirconia under externally applied loads and internally generated pressures. Tatsuki Ohji, a professor at Meijo University, is to give a presentation on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of engineering ceramics.

The article discusses the highlights of the International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminum Society (IBAAS) held in Nagpur, India from December 3 to 5, 2012. Scientific sessions involved technical papers while the special sessions delved into the processing innovations in aluminum ceramics and new applications of alumina ceramics. The Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) announced that it developed a process for converting inferior grade bauxite into refractory grade type.

The article focuses on gasification process as the cleanest coal/carbon conversion technology. Aside from coal, the potential inputs to the process include petcoke from many industrial processes, biomass, and pulp and paper industry black liquor. The viable paths identified by the Glass Manufacturer Industry Council include utility-sized plant that produces 250 megawatt-per-hour of electricity, onsite gasification operation in an individual plant, and methanization of Syngas.

The article reports that Michael Tkach of Homer Laughlin China Co. has been chosen by the Whitewares & Materials Division for the John E. Marquis Memorial Award. The award is given to the author or authors of the most valuable paper on research, engineering or plant practices related to whitewares or whitewares materials.

The article presents papers posted on the Web site of the "International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology," for members of the American Ceramic Society. "Computer-assisted colorimetric optical texture analysis for ceramic injection molding components," by R. Gadow, M. Lischka and R. Fischer. "Texture analysis and finite element modeling of operational stresses in ceramic injection molding components for high-pressure pumps," by Martin Wenzelburger, Ralph Fischer and Rainer Gadow.

The article presents papers posted on the Online Early Web site of the "Journal of the American Ceramic Society," for members of the American Ceramic Society. "Carrier generation in wide-gap conductor, zinc antinonate," by Naoto Kikuchi, Hideo Hasono, Hiroshi Kawazoe, Osamu Tanegashima, Isao Ota and Yutaka Kimura. "Fabrication and characterization of ceramic foams based on silicon carbide matrix and hollow alumino-silicate spheres," by Engin Ozcivici and Raman P. Singh.

Announces the issuance of a call for papers by the International Microelectronics & Packaging Society for the First International Conference on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technology in Baltimore, Maryland. Venue and schedule of the conference; Event description.