A roundup of the latest materials science research from the past week.
Journals
Free Access: Best of Macros 2013 now available
The best articles of the Macromolecular Journals have been chosen for 2013.
Journal of Polymer Science Innovation Award – nominations open
Submit your nominations now for the 2014 Journal of Polymer Science innovation award.
Professor Seung-Man Yang, 1950-2013
Professor Prof. Seung-Man Yang of KAIST passed away on September 26th, 2013 at the age of 63.
M€ 27.4 for Materials Science Center
State and Federation finance new building of 4500 square meters on KIT’s campus south – research to focus on materials for future energy systems.
Georgia Tech opens new materials institute
IMAT results from an investment of nearly $10 million that Georgia Tech has committed to establish an interdisciplinary materials innovation ecosystem.
NYU professor to receive ASM International Silver Medal
ASM International presents its mid-career Silver Medal to NYU-poly professor whose research has important military and civilian applications.
Wiley-VCH Trainee Position Available
The Materials Science and Physics group of Wiley-VCH is offering a Trainee position for its family of internationally renowned, high-impact journals.
Startups in materials science: interview with Luc Scheres
We talk to Dr. Luc Scheres, CEO of Surfix BV, about issues with company startups, techniques in Surfix, and much more.
Harald Huberth, 1956 – 2013
SKZ managing director of further training and education has passed away aged 57.
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