This volume contains 40 papers from the following 10 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T'14) symposia:

• Rustum Roy Memorial Symposium: Processing and Performance of Materials Using Microwaves, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Ultrasound, Lasers, and Mechanical Work
• Advances in Dielectric Materials and Electronic Devices
• Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses and Composites
• Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites
• Sintering and Related Powder Processing Science and Technology
• Advanced Materials for Harsh Environments
• Thermal Protection Materials and Systems
• Advanced Solution Based Processing for Ceramic Materials
• Controlled Synthesis, Processing, and Applications of Structure and Functional Nanomaterials
• Surface Protection for Enhanced Materials Performance