The Journal of The Electrochemical Society is publishing a focus issue in connection with the Advances in Organic and Biological Electrochemistry and Division Manuel M. Baizer Award symposium held at the  249th ECS Meeting in Seattle, WA, from May 24–28, 2026. 

Manuel M. Baizer was a pioneer and visionary whose influence and insights into electrochemistry continue to permeate scientific thought. The foremost internationally recognized authority on organic electrosynthesis, Baizer’s research led to the successful industrial process of the production of adiponitrile by the electrolytic reductive coupling of acrylonitrile. Winners of the award have made outstanding achievements in the electrochemistry of organic and organometallic compounds, biological and bio-inspired systems, carbon-based polymers and biomass, and more. (more…)

The ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology is publishing a collection of papers on ultra-large-scale integrated circuits vs thin-film transistors reflecting ECS biannual meetings symposia from 2007 to 2027.

Since the end of the 20th century, the two largest sectors of the microelectronics industry have been integrated circuits (ICs) and active-matrix flat-panel displays (AMFPDs). Their success has been driven by advances in semiconductor technology, including an improved understanding of field-effect transistor devices; the development of high-quality semiconductor, dielectric, and conductive materials; and the precise control of large-area, high-throughput fabrication processes. These industries also face many similar challenges, such as continuously improving device performance and reliability, introducing new materials, relentlessly reducing production costs, and expanding into novel applications. (more…)

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Whether you’ve organized many ECS Meeting symposia or are considering your first, planning a meeting symposium is no small task. From developing a compelling technical program and attracting high-quality submissions to promoting your symposium and creating opportunities for connection, ECS is here to support you. The Symposium Organizers’ Corner highlights tools, resources, important deadlines, and proven strategies to help you plan a successful ECS meeting and make the most of your experience as an organizer. (more…)

E. Jennings (EJ) Taylor

“Celebrating Electrochemical and Solid State Science Innovations: Commercialization of Electrochemical Processes and Products”

When different ECS Divisions repeatedly asked EJ (E. Jennings) Taylor¹ to deliver talks at symposia on commercializing scientific innovations, he began to wonder, “Why not combine these different symposia into one multi-division symposium?”² Since solving so many of the world’s grand challenges requires interdisciplinary collaboration, an international symposium that brings together researchers at different career stages and across different disciplines could help streamline the path from invention to market while supporting ECS’s vision to “accelerate scientific discovery and innovation”—a foundational aspect of the Society’s mission.

EJ feels strongly that researchers need more support in bridging the “Valley of Death”—the challenge of successfully bringing a promising idea or technology to market. “When I talk about the broader challenges of commercialization, people always respond, ‘I’ve encountered similar challenges in taking technology from lab to market.’ These challenges occur across all disciplines of electrochemical and solid state science and technology. Z02 was conceived to address the common challenges of technology commercialization.” (more…)