The Magic of Ceramics
Exhibit and SEAL Program
Univ. of California Irvine
Tuesday, October 27, 1998, 6:30 P.M.

THE MAGIC OF CERAMICS EXHIBIT AT UCI. This exhibit coincides with theCentennial Anniversary of the American Ceramics Society and the 50th Annual Pacific Coast Meeting on Ceramic Technology being held in Irvine.
The Exhibit will run from October 19-November 13 and SEAL has a special program on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1998 at 6:30pm. The program will be a dinner meeting featuring a tour of the exhibit, a short presentation by Mark
Glasper, Communications Director at ACS in Columbus, who will share some experiences, observations and ideas about the exhibit and the role of science communication for elementary and secondary students. This exhibit has travelled widely this year to conferences and science museums and will be open for school groups while in Southern California. There will be time
for discussion.

The exhibit is a fascinating glimpse at how clay, sand and other common earth materials are transformed into many important high-tech applications, beautiful pottery and other traditional ceramics such as tile and dinnerware. "The Magic of Ceramics" exhibit encompasses six separate displays:

* Bioceramics - depicts the many uses for ceramics within the human body, including joint implants, bone and eye substitutes and dental applications, among others;

* Automotive - illustrates the tremendous extent to which ceramics are used intoday's cars from engine components and electronic applications to catalytic converters and spark plugs;

* Everyday Uses - explains the numerous ceramic applications people come in contact with daily. Brick, tile, dinnerware, light bulbs, scissors, watches, baseball bats, golf shoe spikes, refrigerator magnets, and even cubic zirconis jewelry are examples of ceramics in this display;

* Properties - this display features many ceramic applications that
were developed because of ceramics unique characteristics, including heat,
wear and corrosion resistance, strength, and electrical and optical
properties;

* The Enablers - showcases the unseen uses for ceramics that enable us and further technology. Examples include fiber-optic cable, nuclear fuel, fiberglass insulation and computer applications;

* Art Pottery - pays homage to some of the most traditional uses for ceramics, including glass sculptures, ornate vases and even Presidential dinnerware used for official state dinners in the White House. If you have children, this may be an interesting event to which to bring them. They are welcome. Please register below.

WHERE: At the Science Library, UCI. Room #104. Enter at the Staff Entrance. Signs will be posted.

DINNER: South of the Border Taco/Burrito/Tostada Bar $ 16.00 for CARL members and $18.00 for nonmembers; $12.00 for children (under age 12)

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Take #405 to Jamboree exit. Turn south (towards beach) to Campus and turn Left. To University and Turn Right. To first left at Mesa. Go through stoplight and turn Left into Parking Lot #7. ***
Please bring 8-10 quarters for parking and feed parking meters in order to avoid tickets.*** The Science Library is at the end of Mesa through parking lot #8 and you will find entrance in the middle of the building, near the
right side.

QUESTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions or need
assistance, please contact Julia Gelfand @ UCI: 949-824-4971 or by e-mail
at jgelfand@uci.edu
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RSVP REQUIRED BY WED, OCTOBER 21.
NAME(s) ___________________________________________________

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AFFILIATION _______________________________________________

TELEPHONE _________________________________________________

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CARL MEMBER ___________; Non-CARL MEMBER __________

Total amount enclosed $ ___________ Please make checks payable to CARL

Please return all registrations and payment by October 21 to:
Julia Gelfand
Science Library 228
Univ of Calif, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92623-9556