The Inamori School of Engineering hosts two annual lectures for fall and spring semesters. In addition, the School of Engineering hosts and co-sponsors many important conferences as a part of our Continuing Education Program for industry and professionals.

Conferences

17th International Conference on Solid State Ionics (SSI-17)
June 28 - July 3, 2009
Fairmont Roya Your Hotel, Toronto Canada

The17th International Conference on Solid State Ionics continues to gather support from the technical community! We are pleased to announce that SSI-17 will have available 6 Dokiya student travel awards worth $600 each. The Electrochemical Society is now a co-sponsor of SSI-17. More information on sponsorship or application for travel awards will be on the conference website when available.

Dr. Alastair N. Cormack, Dean of the Inamori School of Engineering and Van Derck Frechette Professor of Ceramic Science, is the conference organizer

It's not too early to plan your submission to this important international event. Submission of Abstracts is effective September 1, 2008 until January 15, 2009 via the website, where detailed information about the conference program and events will be posted as they become available (www.SSI-17.net). Additional information can be obtained from Marlene Wightman, Director of Continuing Education and Outreach.

The SSI conferences, held every two years, promote international collaboration and cooperation and provide a forum for scientists and engineers to discuss fundamentals, innovations and applications in the field of ion transport in solids.

Annual Lectures

John F. McMahon Award Lecture
The John F. McMahon Lecture was created in 1980 by Alfred University alumni to honor Dr. McMahon for his contributions to ceramic science and engineering. Each year, a distinguished ceramic scientist or engineer delivers the lecture and receives the John F. McMahon Award. Appropriately enough, the first lecture in the series was delivered by Dr. McMahon. The McMahon Lecture is presented each fall semester during undergraduate seminar. See more information about the McMahon Award Lecture.

Samuel R. Scholes Award Lecture
The History and Philosophy of the Science Lecture Series was established in 1982 by alumni of Alfred University to honor the late Dr. Samuel R. Scholes. The Scholes Lecture is presented each spring semester during undergraduate seminar. See more information about the Scholes Award Lecture.

2008 Lecture - Dr. Kathleen Richardson,
Professor and Director, the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC will present the 2008 Samuel R. Scholes Award Lecture, on Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Harder Hall's Holmes auditorium at 11:20 am. View Dr. Richardson's biography and abstract.

A luncheon will follow in Susan Howell Hall. For further information on the 2008 Scholes lecture or luncheon reservations, contact Marlene Wightman.