A listing of receptions, luncheons, banquets, competitions, and other special events planned for MS&T23 are listed below. Please note that events marked ticketed below require you to purchase tickets to attend. Tickets can be purchased through the MS&T23 registration form.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
MS&T Diversity in Science Reception
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, North Atrium
Enjoy this opportunity to network with professionals and peers in a relaxed environment.
Purdue University Alumni Reception
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Local Cantina, 600 N High Street, Columbus, OH
Join us for an MSE reception as part of the MS&T conference.
MS&T LGBTQ+ and Allies Networking Mixer
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, North Atrium
Enjoy an evening of informal networking in a safe space to celebrate shared experiences as LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
Monday, October 2, 2023
ACerS Basic Science Division Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 1st Level Concourse, B Pod
ACerS 125th Annual Membership Meeting
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, B130
The president reports on Society activities, and newly elected officers take their positions during the annual membership meeting. All ACerS members and guests are welcome.
Navigating the Patent Process: Transforming Innovation to Invention (TMS)
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, A225
How does a materials scientist become an inventor? Join in this interactive panel-style workshop for insight into navigating the patent process, with professional and personal perspectives from accomplished inventors and lawyers. Attendees will learn tips and best practices for how to identify a patentable idea, distinguish their ideas from previously patented technologies, and write and file a patent application. This workshop is suitable for materials professionals at all career stages from all types of institutions (federal, private, academic) who have an interest and curiosity in patenting their technical innovations. This workshop is presented by the TMS Professional Development Committee. There is no charge to attend this workshop, and no advance registration is required.
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Alumni Reception
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Brewcadia, 467 N High Street, Columbus, OH
For questions regarding the alumni reception, please contact kah90@case.edu.
AIST Steel to Students Recruiting Reception
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Franklin CD
Students with an interest in steel are encouraged to attend this networking event hosted by AIST.
ACerS Annual Honor and Awards Banquet
TICKETED EVENT
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom
Enjoy dinner, conversation, and the presentation of Society awards. You can purchase tickets through the MS&T23 Registration platform.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
ACerS Basic Science Division Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 1st Level Concourse, B Pod
Network Like a Pro Panel Discussion (TMS)
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Franklin BCD
Attendees will benefit from the experiences shared by panelists from a diverse group of professionals, followed by a meet-and-greet to apply their learnings. Students and emerging professionals are both encouraged to attend. Participants will learn how to grow a personal network, how to leverage events to network, and the do's and don'ts of networking. Panelists will include: 2023 TMS President Brad Boyce, Sandia National Laboratories; Elizabeth Dickey, Carnegie Mellon University; and Paul Prichard, Kennametal. This event is presented by the TMS Emerging Professionals and Professional Development Committees.
MS&T Poster Session and Exhibit Reception
Time: 4:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
Connect with exhibitors while viewing the research displayed in the MS&T Poster Session.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
ACerS Basic Science Division Ceramographic Exhibit & Competition
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 1st Level Concourse, B Pod
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and Glasses Short Course (ACerS)
TICKETED EVENT
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Nationwide B
If you are an engineer, scientist, student, technician, or manager interested in the mechanical properties of glasses and ceramics, testing procedures, and the meaning of testing results, then this is an excellent option for you.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and Glasses Short Course (ACerS)
TICKETED EVENT
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency, Nationwide B
If you are an engineer, scientist, student, technician, or manager interested in the mechanical properties of glasses and ceramics, testing procedures, and the meaning of testing results, then this is an excellent option for you.