Section Q: The Electrochemical Society’s Secret Society of Shenanigans 250 meetings over 124 years; that’s a lot of gatherings and a lot of science. But it wasn’t all work. Here are some memorable examples of some of the entertainment that meeting participants enjoyed.* Section Q hatches In 1907, The Electrochemical Society (ECS) agreed that sections should give members opportunities for “having papers read and discussions on technical subjects.” The earliest sections formed in Philadelphia, New York City, and Madison, WI….
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The ECS Sensor Division election is now open and features an excellent slate of candidates. This year’s ballot includes two candidates for the volunteer position of division treasurer. Both would bring valuable experience and perspectives to the position. Their biographies and candidate statements follow. We encourage all division members to participate in this important election. Your vote helps shape the division’s future direction and success. Voting is open through September 30. Instructions and a link to the electronic ballot are…
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Thank you to the 250th ECS Meeting Exhibitors! The exhibitors showcase some of industry’s greatest innovations, including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain face-to-face time with industry experts. Exhibitors A | B | E | G | H | I | J | L | M | N | P | R | S | U Literature Display Tables     AMETEK SI Princeton Applied Research — Solartron Analytical Booth 201 Sina Matin…
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Battery Division M. Stanley Whittingham Mid-Career Award Tuesday, May 26 | 1700h Room 307, Seattle Convention Center – Arch Material Designs for Sustainable Aqueous Batteries by Yi-Chun Lu Yi-Chun Lu is Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Her research focuses on advancing clean energy storage and conversion through fundamental insights and innovative material design. Her group investigates electrode and electrolyte design for high-energy metal-air and metal-sulfur batteries, redox-active components and solution chemistry for redox-flow batteries, high-voltage aqueous…
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Battery Division Early Career Award Wednesday, October 28 | 1500h Room 226, BMO Centre, Level 2 From Active Materials to Solid Electrolytes for Na-based Batteries by Matteo Bianchini Matteo Bianchini is Chair of Inorganic Active Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage at the Universität Bayreuth, part of the Bayerisches Zentrum für Batterietechnik (BayBatt), of which he is Vice Director. At BayBatt, his group investigates and develops electrode materials, synthetic methods, and analytical tools for the next generation of batteries. The current…
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Monday, October 26 | 0800h Room 223, BMO Centre, Level 2 Progress Towards Depth-Resolved Ultrasound for Multilayered Battery Diagnostics by Wesley Chang Wesley Chang is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics and Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. His research focuses on battery ultrasound. Prof. Chang completed his BS (2014) and MS (2016) in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, and PhD (2021) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science under…
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Takeuchi to Present ECS Lecture at 250th Meeting Esther Takeuchi (SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment at Stony Brook University and Chief Scientist and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Science Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory) will present the ECS Lecture—“Electrochemistry: A Keystone of the Energy Future”—at the 250th ECS Meeting Plenary Session. Her participation is especially fitting as ECS celebrates its 250th meeting since its founding in 1902. As she noted, “Scientific participation…
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249th Meeting ECS Lecturer Talks Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Joseph Wang (SAIC Endowed Chair, Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Nanoegineering, Director of the Center of Wearable Sensors, and Co-Director, Center for Mobile-health Systems at the University of California San Diego) insists that his research has always focused simply on “solving problems.” Yet his work over the past 40 years has transformed the fields of wearable sensors, nanomachines, and medical diagnostics. He advanced field-based environmental monitoring and forensics by introducing “green”…
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June – August 2026 Nomination Deadlines Recognize the outstanding individuals who strengthen and inspire our community. Award winners are announced in November 2026. Why ECS Awards matter ECS Awards honor excellence in research, education, leadership, service, and academic achievement. They recognize dedication and impact, increase visibility, and inspire continued excellence. Awards also support career advancement for professionals and expand academic and professional opportunities for students. Most importantly, they help foster a culture that values achievement, leadership, and service.

Esther Takeuchi presents “Electrochemistry: A Keystone of the Energy Future” ECS Plenary Monday, October 26, 2026 1630–1800h Champions Ballroom C (Level 3, BMO Centre) Abstract Remarkable advances over the last 100 plus years have driven significant progress, with continued progress anticipated. Electricity consumption will continue to grow as housing, industry, and transportation are electrified. As new forms of electricity generation are developed to meet growing demand, the ability to store and release electricity will increase in use. As the energy...
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