Fostering pathways for ceramic engineers: Geoff Brennecka
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Training the next generation of ceramic engineers requires engagement on multiple fronts. Geoff Brennecka, Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, discusses the importance of having degree programs that focus specifically on ceramics, recalls the history and evolution of ACerS President\\u2019s Council of Student Advisors, and describes how the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation\\u2019s new Teacher Training Workshops provide K\\u201312 teachers guidance on effective ways to teach materials science.
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About the guest
Geoff Brennecka is the Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, which recently launched a degree program in ceramic engineering. His group works on the fabrication, characterization, and analysis of advanced dielectrics, ferroelectrics, and piezoelectrics. He is actively involved in ACerS, helping to establish ACerS President\\u2019s Council of Student Advisors, and currently serves as chair of the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation Board.
About ACerS
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.