Activities
Congressional Visits Days - April 28-29, 2010
The Federation of Materials Societies (FMS) Trustees recently decided to have materials science and engineering students join the larger Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Days (SETCVD), April 28 - 29, 2010, in Washington, DC.
Let me tell you a little more about SETCVD:
The objective of SETCVD is to underscore the long-term importance of science, engineering, and technology to the Nation through meetings with congressional decision makers. The CVD, organized by The Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group, is a two-day annual event that brings scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, students, and technology executives to Washington to raise visibility and support for science, engineering, and technology. Uniquely multi-sector and multi-disciplinary, the CVD is coordinated by coalitions of companies, professional societies and educational institutions. It is open to all people who believe that science and technology comprise the cornerstone of our Nation’s future.
Click here to view the full agenda.
The Material Advantage Student Program will cover the registration costs for students and one (1) Material Advantage Faculty Advisor and is also offering a limited number of travel grants which will be awarded to participating Material Advantage Chapters that are attending SETCVD on April 28 and 29.
To register students and 1 faculty member for the CVDs, complete the registration forms below and email them directly to Betsy Houston, FMS Executive Director. Registration deadline is March 19, 2010.
Student Registration Form
Faculty Registration Form
To apply for a travel grant, Faculty Advisors need to complete the request form below and return it to Tricia Nicol by April 2 or by fax at 614-794-5882.
When you’re active in a Material Advantage student chapter, you gain access to activities that can help you launch a successful career, whether you’re pursuing metallurgy, ceramics, materials science and engineering, or a related engineering or scientific field. Here are a few examples:
Technical Meetings
Attend a technical presentation by a leading local or national expert. After the presentation, stick around to meet and talk to the presenter and other members.
Plant Tours
During guided tours of their facilities, see first hand how companies put technology to work. Plant tours enable you to learn more about a particular material or process from the people who work with it every day.
Special Events
Meet and network with other members of your chapter (as well as other societies) at special events. Popular chapter events are Awards Night, which recognizes individual accomplishments; Guest Night, a social meeting to recruit new members and meet new contacts; and Career Night, held for high school students to introduce them to careers in the materials industry.
Joint Meetings
By communicating frequently with your local ACerS Section, AIST Member Chapter, ASM Chapter or TMS Section, technical meetings and educational seminars can be jointly sponsored by both groups. This is an ideal opportunity for you to meet and network with materials professionals who can help you find your way in the local job market. We encourage student chapters to use our suggested program calendar as a guide for effectively planning chapter activities during the academic year.
