Chair's update on PCSA activities and welcome to the student ACerS Bulletin issue.

The article discusses efforts that are important to the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) and President's Council of Student Advisors (PCSA) related to ceramic engineering and science. The article talks about sustainable, fatigue-resistant, lead-free piezoceramics to educational outreach for upcoming ceramists. Also discussed is student competitions, development of educational tools and aim of PCSA to engage students to become active leaders of the ACerS community.