Materials Research Society
Erica L. is an experienced digital media and design professional, currently serving as a Digital Media Specialist at the Materials Research Society, where responsibilities include managing webinars and digital media programming. Erica has also held positions as a Subject Matter Expert and adjunct faculty at Southern New Hampshire University, developing courses in advertising and design. As the Owner of ELoHa Design and Photography, Erica focuses on freelance graphic design and digital photography, utilizing social media for marketing. Previous roles include Creative Content and Design Lead at Mindful Kreative, Digital/Web Marketing Manager at Armstrong Group of Companies, and various teaching and design positions at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and other organizations. Erica holds a Master of Science in Communication Education and Mass Media Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from PennWest Clarion, along with certification in Graphic Arts.
Materials Research Society
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an international organization of almost 15,000 materials researchers from academia, industry and government, and a recognized leader in promoting the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research and technology to improve the quality of life. MRS was established in 1973 by a visionary group of scientists who shared the belief that their professional interests were broader in scope than existing single-discipline societies, and that a new interdisciplinary organization was needed. MRS sponsors two major annual Meetings offering approximately 95 topical symposia. The Society recognizes professional and technical excellence, conducts symposium tutorials, and encourages technical interaction among college students through University Chapters, and among materials professionals through regional Sections. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (USA), MRS membership now spans over 90 countries, with more than 46 percent of members residing outside the United States. In addition to its communications and publications portfolio, MRS organizes high-quality scientific meetings, attracting over 12,000 attendees annually and facilitating interactions among a wide range of experts from the cutting edge of the global materials community. MRS is also a recognized leader in education outreach and advocacy for scientific research. MRS promotes communication exchange through publications— • MRS Bulletin • Journal of Materials Research (JMR) • MRS Communications • MRS Energy & Sustainability • MRS Advances • Other publications related to current research activities MRS works closely with other materials organizations around the world and is an Adhering Body of the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS).