2020s
Data-driven discovery - big data, artificial intelligence, green energy, biomaterials, international, modeling, rapid processing
2010s
Pushing boundaries - nanomaterials, additive manufacturing, modeling, simulation, biomaterials, international, engineered refractories, defects
2000s
Nanotechnology arrives - nanomaterials, sustainability, international, raw materials, bioceramics, armor, fuel cells, manufacturing
1990s
Environmental influences - sol-gel, nanostructure, joining, coatings, composites, electroceramics, raw materials, spray drying, heavy metals, armor
1980s
Space Age ceramics - space shuttle tiles, engines, solar cells, fuel cells, high-temperature superconductors, bioceramics
1970s
Characterization inspires new applications - energy generation/storage, fibers, composites, castables, surgical implants
1960s
Science-driven discovery - properties, structure models, kinetics, carbides, nitrides, bioglass
1950s
Emerging tools - characterization, spectroscopy, radiography, properties, coatings, whitewares, structural clays, refractories
1940s
Electronics era begins - capacitors, ferrites, raw materials, structural clays, refractories, whitewares, glass
1930s
Focusing on manufacturing - raw materials, whitewares, refractories, brick, glazes, enamels
1920s
Establishing an industry - clay, glass, brick, efflorescence, porcelain insulators, alumina, spark plugs, glass automobile windows