IGNITE MSE and the PCSA Shot Glass Competition at ICACC 2024: Recap
IGNITE MSE Professional Development Symposium at ICACC 2024
The second International Gathering and Networking of Individuals To Explore Materials Science and Engineering (IGNITE MSE) took place before and during the 48th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2024) from Jan. 28–Feb. 2, 2024.
The symposium featured three speakers, networking activities, a luncheon featuring professionals from Saint Gobain and Boeing, as well as a bonus tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
The speakers included Marissa Reigel, Ph.D., of Saint Gobain Nor-Pro, Bryan Harder, Ph.D., of NASA Glenn Space Research Center, and Andrea Vozar of GE Aerospace Research. Their talks focused on the importance of soft skills, career journeys, and elevating one’s career.
21 students from seven different countries participated in the IGNITE MSE activities and enjoyed networking throughout ICACC 2024. To learn more about upcoming IGNITE MSE Professional Development Symposiums, visit foundation.ceramics.org/ignite-mse.
PCSA Shot Glass Competition
The President’s Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) was excited to host the annual Shot Glass Competition at ICACC 2024.
In this competition, participants must build a protective device using pipe cleaners or straws to prevent their shot glass from breaking, and the shot glass that stays intact at the tallest height wins. The shot glasses are also generously provided by SCHOTT North America Inc.
Marwan Ben Miled from the University of Limoges and Manon Faral from the University of Montreal tied for first place at the 2024 Shot Glass Competition. Thank you to the PCSA for organizing this year’s competition!
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