ECS 249: Z05 Young Researchers in Western North America – A Special Symposium and Workshop

The Z05 Symposium and Workshop takes place on Sunday and Monday, May 24–25, 2026, in Seattle, WA, during the 249th ECS Meeting. The symposium includes three expert panels from academia and industry, offering graduate students and postdocs valuable insights into career paths and professional development in the ever-evolving field of electrochemistry. Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham is featured in the third panel.

The symposium is designed to:

• Strengthen the academic and professional network of early-career researchers across Western North America;

• Foster meaningful connections among scientists and engineers;

• Introduce relevant research grant opportunities;

• Provide space for participants to share their work and experiences.

Panelists will be available during coffee breaks to provide feedback and engage in networking discussions.   (more…)

Speaker
Dr. Jeff Lowe, General Motors

The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Driving Electric Vehicle Battery Design with Atomistic Modeling” with Dr. Jeff Lowe of General Motors (GM) on May 12 at Nissan Technical Centre North America.  

Title: “Driving Electric Vehicle Battery Design with Atomistic Modeling”

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Schedule: 1800h Posters and Dinner | 1900h Speakers

Location: Nissan Technical Center North America,
39001 Sunrise Dr., Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (more…)

Maria Kelly

Maria Kelly
Sandia National Laboratories

The Electrochemical Society hosted “Challenges in CO2 Reduction Selectivity Measurements by Hydrodynamic Methods,” a live webinar by Maria Kelly (Sandia National Laboratories), on March 18, 2026. A live Question and Answer session followed.

The author’s written responses to questions not addressed during the broadcast follow.

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The ECS Industrial Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering Division election is now open, featuring an outstanding slate of candidates for leadership.  

This year’s ballot includes two candidates for Division Secretary/Treasurer, each bringing unique experience and perspectives to the role. Their biographies and candidacy statements follow for your review. 

ECS Division officers serve as dedicated volunteers. We encourage all IE&EE Division members to take part in this important election. Your participation plays an important role in shaping the division’s future. 

Voting is open through April 30. Instructions and a link to the electronic voting ballot are at the end of the page.  (more…)

The Canada’s Rising Stars in Electrochemical Systems Symposium 3e- gives emerging stars from Canadian institutions an opportunity to recruit, connect, and showcase their research within the electrochemistry community. Each of the four sessions features lightning pitches by invited speakers on their research interests, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with attendees. Anyone can attend this virtual symposium!

Date: April 16, 2026

Time: 1100 – 1530 EST

The symposium is open to all! Join us via Zoom on April 16.

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Maria Kelly

Maria Kelly
Sandia National Laboratories

Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 1300-1400h ET

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