In this one-hour panel discussion, MRS Communications Editor-in-Chief Rigoberto Advincula leads a discussion on the current state of advanced materials in manufacturing. Panelists include Richard Vaia of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Alan Taub of the University of Michigan and Senior Technical Advisor for LIFT – Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, and Abraham Lee of the University of California, Irvine.

This panel discussion is part of the 10th Anniversary commemoration for MRS Communications.

Talk Presentations:

• Manufacturing as Part of Accelerating Materials Translation
  Richard A. Vaia, Air Force Research Laboratory
  Talk begins at 6:52
     
• Advanced Materials for Manufacturing – Structural Materials
  Alan Taub, University of Michigan
  Talk begins at 13:04
     
• Biomanufacturing for Precision and Integrative Health
  Abraham Lee, University of California, Irvine
  Talk begins at 20:30

Join the MRS Women in Materials Science and Engineering working group for this interactive panel discussion as we explore real-life examples of bias and injustice against individuals from a diverse set of underrepresented groups. Likewise, we will share stories about empowering experiences of support that gave a voice to injustices. Through these examples, our panelists will help the audience reimagine how the negative situations could have unfolded in a more positive way and provide strategies that each of us can implement to create more accepting and inclusive environments.

Our panelists share their paths to their current careers, highlighting the ups and downs they have experienced, both pertaining to their membership in underrepresented groups as well as generally in the STEM fields. The event will also feature a moderated Q&A from audience members.

Sponsored by Taiyo Nippon Sanso and MilliporeSigma

Two decades of active research on self-assembly has delivered materials with unprecedented nanoscale structures in both two and three dimensions. In early work, the focus was primarily on the nanostructure of the self-assembled materials; however, as commercialization interests are increasing, the focus is increasing on the physical and chemical properties of these structures and proof-of-concept devices.

The current state of the field, as covered in the October, 2020 issue of MRS Bulletin, suggests that self-assembly is making significant strides toward application in nanoelectronics, photonics, energy storage, chemical separations, and as a path to form complex structures.

This webinar will expand on the MRS Bulletin issue with talks from leading experts in the field. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the speaker.

Talk Presentations:

• Self-assembled materials for electrochemical energy storage
  Vanessa Wood, ETH Zurich
  Talk begins at 9:49
     
• Self-assembly of Bioinspired and Biologically
  Functional Materials
  Robert Macfarlane, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  Talk begins at 40:25
   
• Self-assembly for electronics
  Cherie Kagan, University of Pennsylvania
  Talk begins at 1:10:00
    

Sponsored by American Elements, Quantum Design Inc. and Angstrom Engineering Inc.

Lithium (Li) metal has been considered as an ideal anode for high-energy rechargeable Li batteries while Li nucleation and growth at the nano scale remains mysterious as to achieving reversible stripping and deposition. A few decades of research have been dedicated to this topic and we have seen breakthroughs in novel electrolytes in the last few years, where the efficiency of lithium deposition is exceeding 99%. Here, cryogenic-transmission electron microscopy (Cryo-TEM/Cryo-FIB) was used to reveal the evolving nanostructure of Li deposits at various transient states in the nucleation and growth process, in which a disorder-order phase transition was observed as a function of current density and deposition time. More importantly, the complementary techniques such as titration gas chromatography (TGC) reveals the important insights about the phase fraction of solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) and electrochemical deposited Li (EDLi). While cryo-EM has made significant contributions to enabling lithium metal anodes for batteries, its applications in the area of solid state electrolytes, thick sulfur cathodes are still in its infancy.   

In this webinar, we will discuss new perspectives about how future cryogenic imaging and spectroscopic techniques can accelerate the innovation of novel energy storage materials and architectures.  An interactive Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Talk Presentation by:

Shirley Meng, University of California, San Diego
Talk begins at 3:02
   

This event is sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Unconscious bias (or implicit bias) refers to unconscious beliefs or stereotypes that influence our actions and decisions when interacting with other people. Participants will learn the concept of unconscious bias, examine resources on how to identify their own biases, raise awareness of how unconscious biases work and how they can influence interactions in the workplace.

Talk begins at 2:43
   

Sponsored by Taiyo Nippon Sanso.  We invite you to view these videos about our sponsor.

Co-Presented with ASM International

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the analysis and characterization of microstructural images, data, and information in materials science and engineering. Machine learning models are increasingly being used to understand and interpret microstructures, including quantitatively, thereby leveraging predictions of materials properties in the structure-property-processing paradigm.

In this webinar, we will discuss and explore how machine learning has become a valuable tool in the management of microstructural data. This webinar will include talks from leading experts in the field from industry, academia, and government. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the speaker.

Talk Presentations:

• Microstructure informatics: expanding descriptors from molecular to microstructural level
  Olga Wodo, University at Buffalo
• Application of Machine Learning to Microstructure Quantification and Understanding
  Ryan Noraas, Pratt & Whitney
• Relating Microstructure Features to Response Using Convolutional Neural Networks
  Sean Donegan, Air Force Research Laboratory

Sponsored by MIPAR

Let’s face it- impostor syndrome is terrible. It makes us believe that we unworthy and frauds. It tricks us into minimizing our contributions and value. More critically, impostor syndrome insidiously robs us of future prosperity as it convinces us we do not belong and should not pursue opportunities to advance our career, launch and facilitate exciting new collaborations, and be more innovative, inventive, agile, and novel in our problem-solving. Consequently, impostor syndrome negatively impacts not only our own potential, but that of the greater STEM community. Let’s knock this out of our brains for good! In this webinar, you will learn strategies and tactics to rid this from your brilliant mind and how to navigate it and stamp it out if it creeps into every day scenarios. Banish Impostor Syndrome for good!

Talk begins at 4:07
  

Sponsored by Taiyo Nippon Sanso. We invite you to view these videos about our sponsor.

I've Done My Research, Now What?

Whether you are a student preparing to publish your first paper, an early-career researcher hoping to polish your publishing skills, or if you just have questions about the publishing process, then this interactive "how to" session is for you. Learn the fundamentals of successful scientific publishing from MRS journal Editors-in-Chief and other respected scientific journal professionals. Not only are they leading researchers in their field, but they share a dedication to high-quality content, editorial integrity and scientific scholarship.

Sponsored by Taiyo Nippon Sanso.  We invite you to view these videos about our sponsor.

With the technical advances in transmission electron microscopy (TEM), liquid phase TEM is transforming our ability to characterize materials and revolutionizing our understanding of many fundamental processes in materials science and other fields. The September, 2020 issue of MRS Bulletin will examine the role of liquid cell electron microscopy in accelerating materials and process discovery, with a great impact on science and technology.

This webinar will expand upon and complement the articles in this MRS Bulletin issue with talks from leading experts in the field. An interactive Q&A session will follow each of the talks.

Talk presentations:

• The "life cycle" of nanocrystals observed by liquid-cell TEM
  Qian Chen, University of Illinois
  Talk begins at 11:15

• In situ Electrochemical Scanning/Transmission Electron Microscopy
  Raymond Unocic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  Talk begins at 38:22

• Chemical & Physical Transformations of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Observed by Liquid Phase TEM
  Nathan Gianneschi, Northwestern University
  Talk begins at 1:10:05
    

Sponsored by American Elements

In this webinar, we discuss leveraging virtual platforms to execute an interviewing plan that will help you land that dream job. We look at what you should be doing before, during, and after the interview, how to adjust different elements of a virtual experience (such as light and sound), and how to look professional on camera. We also go over how to deliver an oral presentation—such as a job talk or a colloquium—using virtual methods to indicate your knowledge, expertise, enthusiasm, and collaborative nature.
This webinar was presented by Alaina Levine, President of Quantum Success Solutions.