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Working Group

February 9, 2023

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Housekeeping Notes

  • All Attendees will be muted upon entry
  • Please use Speaker View for the best experience
    • Upper right-hand corner
    • Click “Speaker View”

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February Working Group

Agenda

  • 2023 Keystone Space Annual Conference
    • Jonathan Volk
  • Ecosystem Map Highlight
    • Jonathan Volk
  • Regional Professional Society Overview
    • Jonathan Volk
  • Member Spotlight: American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
    • Marcus Fish & Amanda Engen
  • Event Spotlight: Space Regulatory Bootcamp by ACSP
    • Jack Shelton
  • Open Discussion

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Keystone Space Collaborative Board of Directors

Justine Kasznica, Board Chair�Shareholder, Babst Calland

Technology & space attorney; outside general counsel to Astrobotic and other space companies; Driver of regional space & technology initiatives.

Bryan Muzyka, Board Member�Manager, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.

Leads a highly engaged and effective sales and marketing team to solve thermal challenges in various high-tech industries..

Bernie McShea, Board Treasurer�Managing Principal, McShea Group

Served for decade as business executive with Space Florida. Brings critical space business and economic development expertise.

Jonathan Volk, Board Member�Senior Manager, Sierra Space

Growing the Low Earth Orbit Economy through developing, managing manufacturing, and advanced materials programs and initiatives across all Sierra Space vehicles and platforms

Priscilla Beal, Board Vice Chair�Head of Realization, Genentech

Leading global and inter-/cross-disciplinary teams in architecting the next evolution of beyond-molecule products.

John Horack, Board Member�Professor & Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace Policy, The Ohio State University

Supports intellectual thought and political leadership in aerospace policy, and pioneers preeminent research and student learning in this field.

Jeremiah Leiter, Board Member�CEO and Founder, Acoustic Research Systems

Creates ventures that generate steady, sustainable growth, backed by his leadership in building a solid foundation of best-in-class product development, incisive marketing, and a customer-first mentality.

Michael Johanson, Board Member�Senior Vice President, ZIN Technologies, Inc.

30+ years of experience in engineering, operations, project and program management, strategy, and partnership. He has been integral to a wide variety of successful spaceflight programs and missions.

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February Working Group

2023 Conference: Registration and Sponsorship

  • Registration is now open!
    • June 1st -2nd, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities available!
    • Check them out here:
    • keystonespace.org/sponsorships/

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REGISTER NOW!

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February Working Group

Ecosystem Map Highlight

  • You are the best way to keep our ecosystem map up to date!
    • New organizations
    • Updated organizational information
  • Overall map update
    • What additional fields should be included for each organization?
  • Non-Traditional Space Organizations
    • You are part of this ecosystem!

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Industry Society Overview

  • Several national/international industry societies are headquartered in the Keystone Region
    • American Ceramics Society (Columbus, OH)
    • ASM International (Materials Park, OH)
    • Materials Research Society (Warrendale, PA)
    • Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • These societies have similar objectives to the Keystone Space Collaborative
    • Research & Innovation
    • STEM Education
    • Workforce Development

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New Member Spotlight: ACerS

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Marcus Fish, CFRE

Director of Development and Industry Relations

Amanda Engen, Ph.D.

Foundation Program Manager

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124 Years Strong…..

1898

ACerS founded

Topics included: brick, pottery, refractories,

clay pipe, tile

Today

Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA

Topics include: composites, electronics, refractories, bioceramics and glasses, energy, aerospace, and more

THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY 2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Sanjay Mathur

President

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Mark Mecklenborg

Executive Director

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‘American’ in Name - Global in Scope

Mission - To advance the study, understanding, and use of ceramics and related materials, for the benefit of our members and society

Worldwide

  • >35% of members from 70 countries
  • International companies & collaborations
  • International chapters
  • Regional sections in the US

Membership (>10k)

  • 5,000+ individual members
  • 175+ corporate partners
  • 5,000+ students

Divisions (11)

  • Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science
  • Basic Science
  • Bioceramics
  • Cements
  • Electronics
  • Energy Materials and Systems
  • Engineering Ceramics
  • Glass & Optical Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Refractory Ceramics
  • Structural Clay Products

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U.S. Sections

No additional dues to join Sections!

  • Arizona
  • New England
  • Carolinas
  • New Mexico
  • Central Ohio
  • Northern California
  • Central Pennsylvania
  • Northern Ohio
  • Colorado
  • Pittsburgh
  • Dayton / Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky
  • Southern California
  • Eastern Tennessee
  • Southwest
  • Eastern Washington
  • St. Louis
  • Michigan/�Northwest Ohio
  • Washington DC/ Maryland / Northern Virginia
  • Florida
  • Western New York

Serve members in local geographic regions around the U.S.

Section Locations

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International Chapters

Serve members and partners in countries around the world

ACerS International Chapters

Canada Germany India Italy

Japan Korea Serbia Spain

Taiwan Thailand UK

Numerous technical, educational, and professional events each year

Spain

Chapter

Italy

Chapter

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Students

Networking, Knowledge, Internship and Career Opportunities for Students

Material Advantage provides a single low-cost membership that provides access to the materials science and engineering professional’s most preeminent societies:

Material Advantage is the premier membership option for students who want to make the most of their Materials Engineering experience! Once you’ve become a Material Advantage member, you’ll quickly see that “Everything Else is Immaterial!”

Sharpen the skills you need

to become a successful

professional and future leader!

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Global Graduate Research Network (GGRN)

Membership for graduate-level students who have a primary interest in ceramics and glass

    • Join GGRN to enjoy access to ACerS invaluable information, expertise, and targeted programming resources as well as an international network of graduate-level students.
    • The professional home for graduate-level students.

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ACerS PCSA: What we do, Who we are, How we do it, Students perspective

President’s Council of Student Advisors�ACerS leadership development program

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Young Professionals Network (YPN)

Resources and networking opportunities for young professional

Professional development and networking for early career members

  • Connect with opportunities to actively contribute and take on leadership roles in the Society
  • Create a technical and social network within the Society
  • Provide opportunities for professional development training of relevance
  • Facilitate networking with senior leaders in the ceramics and glass communities

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Early Career

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Corporate Partner Program

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Reference and News Information

Journals

- Books and Proceedings

- Phase Equilibria Diagrams

- ACerS Bulletin and C&GM

- CTT and C&GM Weekly

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ACerS Conferences and Division Meetings

Bring together academic and industry ceramic and glass professionals

    • Electronic Materials and Applications (EMA) – Basic Science and Electronics Divisions
    • International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) – Engineering Ceramics Division
    • St. Louis Section/Refractory Ceramics Division Meeting
    • Glass & Optical Materials Division Annual Meeting (GOMD)
    • Structural Clay Products Division & SW Section Meeting in conjunction w/the National Brick Research Center Meeting
    • Advances in Cement-Based Materials – Cements Division
    • ACerS Annual Meeting at MS&T (MS&T in partnership with AIST & TMS)

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ACerS Global Partnerships and Conferences

Bring together academic and industry ceramic and glass professionals

      • Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology (PACRIM)
        • Partners: Ceramic Society of Japan, Korean, Chinese, and Australian Ceramic Societies
      • Pan American Ceramics Congress and Ferroelectrics Meeting of Americas (PACC-FMAs)
        • Partners: Ceramic/Material Societies from Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru
      • International Ceramic Federation (ICF) / International Conference on Ceramics (ICC)
      • International Congress on Glass (ICG)
      • Ceramics Expo – May 1-3 (Novi, MI)
        • Partner: Smarter Shows
      • Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories (UNITECR)
        • Founding Partners: German Refractory Association (GRA), Asociacion Latinoamericana de Fabricantes de Refractarios (ALAFAR), The Technical Association of Refractories, Japan (TARJ)
        • Principal Members: Chinese Ceramic Society, Indian Refractories Makers Association, PRE
      • Materials Challenges in Alternative & Renewable Energy (MCARE) combined with the Annual Energy Harvesting Society Meeting (EHS)
        • Partner: Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE)

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ACerS Online Learning Center

18 courses. Online-live or prerecorded formats

Focus on Fundamentals

    • Introduction to Ceramic Science, Technology, and Manufacturing
    • Ceramic Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Focus

    • Using Phase Diagrams for Industry
    • Dispersion and Rheology Control for Improved Ceramic Processing
    • Drying of Ceramics
    • Firing of Ceramics
    • Sintering of Ceramics
    • Glaze Manufacturing for Industry
    • Statistical Process Control

Research Focus

    • Machine Learning Glass Science and Engineering
    • Tools for Visualizing and Understanding the Structure of Crystalline Ceramics

Refractory Technology - Edward Orton Jr Ceramic Foundation (with live lab demos)

    • Introduction to Refractories
    • Introduction to Properties of Refractories
    • Introduction to Refractory Compositions
    • Advanced Thermal Properties of Refractories
    • Introduction to Glass Properties

In Development - Advanced Ceramic Technology and Applications, Additives for Ceramic Processing

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Certificate Programs

Certificate credential from industry-recognized organizations

Mix of online-live, prerecorded, and onsite lab experiences

Orton Certificate Program

3 courses + onsite lab course

  • Basic Refractory Technology Certificate by Orton
  • Intermediate Refractory Technology Certificate by Orton
  • https://www.ortonceramic.com/certificate-programs

ACerS Certificate Program

Customize by choosing 3 from a selection

  • Ceramic Manufacturing Certificate
  • Glass Manufacturing Certificate
  • Advanced Ceramics Certificate
  • https://ceramics.org/professional-resources/career-development/certificate-program

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ceramicartsnetwork.org

Potters – The first ceramic engineers

Ceramic Arts Network (CAN)

International Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN)

    • Website, daily blog
    • 125,000+ users/subscribers
    • Magazines and books
    • CLAYflicks video streaming
    • 3,800+ members
    • Workshops
    • Benefits
    • Ceramic recipes database

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www.ceramics.org

Serving the ceramics and glass community since 1898

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CERAMIC AND

GLASS INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

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Amanda Engen, Ph.D.

Marcus Fish, CFRE

FOUNDATION PROGRAM MANAGER

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

Our Team

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What

We Do

We help introduce students & educators to ceramic and glass materials science through engaging programs & outreach.

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Problems:

Too few students in middle and high school learn about the importance of materials science

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High demand for workers in materials-related fields offering competitive wages and valuable careers

2.

Scarce teaching resources for learning about materials science curriculum and career pathways

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Our Solutions:

Creating awareness of materials science through hands-on kits

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Training middle and high school teachers on materials science and connecting them with local industry

2.

Building standards-aligned curriculum to highlight manufacturing and industry opportunities

3.

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Outreach

How do we ignite student interest in Materials Science?

Distribution

Training

Partnerships

Sending Materials Science kits and curriculum to classrooms nationwide

Host teacher training workshops and foster industry connections (e.g., plant tours, industry visits to schools, industry-educator luncheons)

Creating engaging outreach activities and experiences to capture the attention of

young minds

Identify and collaborate with

like-minded organizations to accomplish our shared goals

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Our Programs

    • Student and educator outreach
    • Student leadership development
    • Student travel grants
    • University-Industry Network
    • Ceramic and Glass Career Center
    • Humanitarian engineering efforts
    • Scholarships
    • Grantmaking

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Let's connect!

(614) 794-5863

550 Polaris Pkwy, Suite 510, Westerville, OH

mfish@ceramics.org

@ Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation

foundation.ceramics.org

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Thank You

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February Working Group

Event Spotlight: Space Regulatory Bootcamp - ACSP

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Jack Shelton

Co-Founder & Partner, Aegis Space Law

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Mission:

Democratize access to space by educating professionals and removing regulatory barriers to entry.

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ADVISORY �BOARD

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Space Regulatory Bootcamp

When?

  • Feb 21-23

Where?

  • Albuquerque (in-person) and online

Who’s it for?

  • Space-industry startup founders
  • Space-industry startup investors
  • Space-industry attorneys
  • Regulatory professionals at space companies
  • Regulatory professionals who want to get into the space industry
  • Government employees who interface with space companies

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Commercial Space �Regulatory Professional

  • Bootcamp enables participants to attend exam at basic-level.
  • Credential demonstrates basic competence in space regulatory ecosystem.
  • Online exam in March 2023.
  • Future exams will test knowledge at more in-depth levels (a la Six Sigma).
  • CEUs will be available to maintain credential.

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ACSP.space

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Open Discussion

Q&A

  • Needs?
  • Opportunities?
  • Connections?

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Thank You!

Next Working Group: Thursday, March 9, 2023�Register now on our website!