Contact:
Megan Mahan
Director, Marketing & Membership Services
The American Ceramic Society
Phone: 614-794-5894
FAX: 614-794-5882
E-mail: mmahan@ceramics.org
Web site: www.ceramics.org

Westerville, OH -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- April 30, 2007 – The American Ceramic Society and NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University will hold the 2007 Glass & Optical Materials Division Meeting & 18th University Conference on Glass in Rochester, New York, May 20-23, 2007.

This combined conference includes topics spanning glass technology, glass science, optical materials, transport phenomena, and relaxations in glass transition range. A complete technical program includes presentations and posters covering the latest developments, applications, and research methodologies in glass science and technology. In addition, activities such as award lectures and a special tribute to honor the lifelong contributions of Professor Cornelius Moynihan will also be held.

Over 200 researchers and scientific professionals from around the globe, working in all areas of glass and optical materials, are expected to attend. All meeting activities will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, New York. Go to www.ceramics.org/glass2007 to register, or for more information about this event.

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is a 109-year-old non-profit organization that serves the informational, educational, and professional needs of the global ceramics community. The Society's more than 6,000 members comprise a wide variety of individuals and interest groups that include engineers, scientists, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, students, marketing and sales professionals, and others in related materials disciplines. ACerS provides members in 80 countries with access to periodicals, books, meetings, and on-line technical information.

For information: www.ceramics.org
Contact: mmahan@ceramics.org
Phone: 614-794-5894