Congratulations to the ECS Case Western Reserve University Student Chapter, named the 2025 Outstanding Student Chapter. The ECS Lewis University and ECS University of Washington Student Chapter are the 2025 Student Chapters of Excellence.
The Outstanding Student Chapter Award was established in 2012 to recognize distinguished ECS Student Chapters that demonstrate active participation in the Society’s technical activities; establish community and outreach activities in the areas of electrochemical and solid state science and engineering education; and create and maintain a robust membership base.
ECS is proud to support the ECS Student Chapters’ journeys to scientific knowledge via community, connection, and career building.
2026 ECS Outstanding Student Chapter applications are due by April 15, 2026!
2025 ECS Outstanding Student Chapter
The ECS Case Western Reserve University Student Chapter, founded in 2005, received the award for its dedication and commitment to advancing electrochemical and solid state science and engineering education.
The chapter’s membership includes postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates, creating community across all levels of the student body. In the past year, the chapter held a monthly lecture series with invited speakers, providing students with opportunities to learn about current electrochemical and solid state science research on campus and beyond. The chapter hosted career panels and workshops, helping students gain advantages in the job market by improving their interview skills and boosting their confidence.
Chapter members published several articles in ECS journals, with nearly 30 in total published since 2020. Chapter members have been active at ECS biannual and satellite conferences, along with regional conferences and events.
As the 2025 ECS Outstanding Student Chapter, the ECS Case Western Reserve University Student Chapter receives an additional USD $1,000 in funding; a recognition plaque; and acknowledgement in the Interface winter issue.
2025 ECS Chapters of Excellence
The ECS Lewis University Student Chapter, founded in 2015, and the ECS University of Washington Student Chapter, founded in 2016, are the 2025 Chapters of Excellence.
This year, these chapters maintained active memberships, hosted workshops, and promoted awareness of electrochemistry in their chapters and university communities. In recognition of these achievements and continuing commitment to ECS’ mission, these chapters receive a certificate of recognition and acknowledgement in the Interface winter issue.
Student Chapter Award Subcommittee
A special thanks to the outstanding ECS Student Chapter Award Subcommittee for reviewing applications and determining award recipients from among the many excellent ECS Student Chapters:
- Earl Jennings Taylor, Individual Membership Committee Chair, Faraday Strategies LLC
- Kent J. X. Zheng, University of Texas at Austin
- Mohammed Hussain Abdul Jabbar, Nissan Group of North America
- Jedidian Adjei, Texas Tech University
- Damilola A. Daramola, Northeastern University
ECS Student Chapters
ECS Student Chapters provide students with opportunities to foster greater understanding and promote electrochemical and solid state science and technology among their peers, to further enhance their professional development, and to enrich their academic experience. Currently, there are 161 ECS Student Chapters in 32 countries around the globe.
Interested in establishing an ECS Student Chapter at your academic institution? Review the guidelines for starting a chapter and submit a new student chapter application today!