ECS sponsors short courses, each spring and fall, in conjunction with its biannual meetings. These courses are usually run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the opening Sunday of the meeting. Short course notes are available at the time of the course. Registration fees cover the course, luncheon, coffee breaks, and text materials; these fees are not applicable to any other activities of the Society meetings. Students are offered a 50% discount on course registration. Advance registration is required. All courses are subject to cancellation pending an appropriate number of advance registrants.
Recent participants have praised ECS Short Courses …
“Great opportunity to learn from someone at the forefront of the topic.” — Masters student
“Loved the slides … great take-home reference.” — R&D professional
“This was a solid introduction to an otherwise inaccessible topic.” — Researcher working on the interactions of electric fields cancer cells
“Q&A parts were very helpful, with great insights for future experimental design.” — PhD
“Gained a deeper understanding of interpreting data.” — Independent consultant in processing advanced materials
“The instructor did a good job of explaining complex ideas, while understanding that it is a difficult field for those not working in it.” — Postdoctoral fellow
“Excellent responses to questions, good working examples, thorough explanation of equations.” — Chemical engineer
“This course fulfilled my expectations.” — R&D scientist at electroplating company
“Gained a broad and fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry.” — Membrane scientist for electrolyzer company
“Learned some new methods.” — Lithium ion battery specialist
“Basic concept review, very informative.” — Graduate student, PEMFC research
“This topic was new to me … very valuable.” — Fuel cell researcher
Do you have an idea for a Short Course?
To send suggestions for future ECS Short Courses, you may send an e-mail to education@electrochem.org.
Are you interested in teaching a Short Course?
To submit a proposal for a Short Course, for consideration by the ECS Education Committee, please complete the questionnaire and send it and the supporting documents to education@electrochem.org.
Past Short Courses
Click here for a list of past ECS Short Courses, instructors, and locations.
