Each of the four partners, ACerS, AIST, ASM and TMS, in the Material Advantage student program provides a staff liaison for the day to day business. Below is the current staff contact for each and a brief description of the partner’s role in the program.

ACerS Contact
Tricia Freshour
tfreshour@ceramics.org, 614-794-5827
ACerS Responsibilities: Material Advantage website and special programming such as Congressional Visits Days and contests at MS&T

AIST Contact
Chris McKelvey
cmckelvey@aist.org, 724-814-3076
AIST Responsibilities: Marketing of the Material Advantage program and producing the monthly Material Advantage Newsletter

ASM Contact
Candace Cunningham
Candace.cunningham@asminternational.org, 440-338-5151, ext. 5527
ASM Responsibilities: Administering the Material Advantage Chapters and various chapter awards such as Chapters of Excellence

TMS Contact
Bryn Simpson
bsimpson@tms.org, 724-776-9000, ext. 259
TMS Responsibilities: Administration of Material Advantage memberships including annual dues

Let your voice be heard April 17 - 18, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Congressional Visits Day (CVDs) gives participants an exciting opportunity to visit with Legislators and Congressional staff from their own states. The goal of the event is to educate Congress about the importance of research in materials science, engineering, and manufacturing and the need to increase federal R&D funding. Don’t miss this vital opportunity to emphasize the long-term importance of science, engineering and technology to the Nation through meetings with Congressional decision makers. Stay tuned for more details.

Material Advantage designates a theme for each monthly newsletter.  November’s theme is: 

Fundraising Ideas for Chapters

If you have an idea regarding fundraising, feel free to share it!

The MMI-CSIRO Materials Science PhD Scholarship is open to both Australian and international students who will enroll or are enrolled in PhD program at the University of Melbourne in the interdisciplinary field of materials science.   Check out the scholarship web site for more information.

Wondering about MS&T’11?  Find out more regarding registration, student activities, travel, lodging, and much more!

Download the Advance Program today.

See you in Columbus, Ohio!

Network for your future and enjoy a complimentary lunch!  Visit booths, talk to company reps, and view job postings in the Career Pavilion while you explore the exhibit hall.  This is your chance to make valuable contacts with potential employers.  Admission to the Career Pavilion is included in your conference registration fee.  Lunch will be provided next to the Career Pavilion (right next to the mug drop). 

The Career Pavilion will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19.  These companies are here to talk to you, so don’t miss this opportunity!