October/November 2024 • Vol. 103, No. 8
feature articles
United States of America: Market giant with great expectations
U.S. companies, universities, and institutions assess the next-generation talent, technologies, and climate-friendly practices needed to sustain global leadership.
by Randy B. Hecht
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Women in the Department of Defense: Recognizing contributions to our nation
Since the birth of the United States, women have served the country in a multitude of roles. This article profiles seven women who were previously members of the ACerS President’s Council of Student Advisors and now work for the U.S. Department of Defense as civilian military personnel.
by Randi Swanson
columns
Industrial IoT: Global markets • by BCC Publishing Staff
Recent advances to all-solid-state lithium batteries • by Jonathon Foreman
Nuclear waste reduction: Exploring new pathways one step at a time • by Stephanie Castro Baldivieso
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