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