January/February 2024 • Vol. 103, No. 1

feature articles

Manufacturing the impossible: Supporting the development of a circular economy in the composites industry

Glass fiber-reinforced composites are found in every industry, from marine and wind to automotive and construction. Carbon Rivers’ recent glass-to-glass commercial technology for recovering glass fiber from end-of-life composites poses both advantages and challenges to the composites industry.

by David Morgan

Cover Story

Engineering a sustainable future: Summer Research Institute offers unique learning opportunities for Alfred University undergraduates

In summer 2023, about 30 undergraduate engineering students at Alfred University in New York had the opportunity to participate in research settings normally reserved for graduate students thanks to the university’s new Summer Research Institute program.

by Mark Whitehouse

Influence of ceramics on mood: Nok relief modeling exercise benefits Nigerian inpatients

Ceramic-based arts are an effective tool for stimulating emotional development and self-reflection in people with mental disorders. A case study in Nigeria demonstrated its benefits through a relief modeling exercise held at three mental health facilities.

by Esther Dokyoung