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Lindsay Golem
Student, Metallurgical Engineering
Missouri University of
Science & Technology
L
indsay Golem graduates in December
2014 with her undergraduate degree
in metallurgical engineering—but is wise
beyond her 22 years. “You can’t solve problems by yourself,”
she reflects. “Wherever I end up going, I’ll get involved in
ASM. The network is huge…the resources, technology, and
learning will all be beneficial.”
A native of Texas, Golem decided on metallurgy after
touring Missouri University of Science & Technology
(MS&T) and visiting their foundry. “It was the coolest thing
I’d seen,” she recalls. “It was out of my comfort zone, beyond
traditional engineering. It was the best decision I ever made.”
Golem spent last summer as an intern at GE Aviation in
Cincinnati where she learned how to process nickel-base al-
loys and titanium. She admired their Women in Technology
network with its mission to help younger women early in
their careers.
She prefers face-to-face communication over internet-based
groups or social media. “I wish we had more chapter meetings
with other groups. It’s so valuable to interact with people, to
hear inspiring stories about the industry,” says Golem. She was
impressed with the Ceramic Matrix Composite group at work
when they eliminated useless meetings and reduced emails.
“People would just walk down the hall to ask questions. It’s
more productive. Technology can be a crutch.”
Being involved in the MS&T Material Advantage Chapter
was a great experience for her. “Attending conferences was
the most valuable to me because students interact with pro-
fessionals to learn about options down the road,” she notes.
Golem plans to earn an advanced degree and work in
manufacturing, R&D, or with a technology group developing
new alloys. “I like to be on the cutting edge of new technol-
ogy. Maybe someday I’ll manage a group where I can moti-
vate and lead others.”
ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES •
OCTOBER 2014
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ASM
news
HIGHLIGHTS...
In Memoriam
IN MEMORIAM
Sushama Rath (Sushie),
wife of Dr.
B.B. Rath, past president of ASM (2004-
2005), passed away in her sleep on Au-
gust 19. Mrs. Rath, with double master’s
degrees in English literature, was a
member of the honor society Phi Beta
Kappa, taught as a faculty at Washing-
ton State University and the University
of Pittsburgh, and later served as the senior program an-
alyst of the Northern Virginia community college system.
She was a strong supporter of ASM International and its
Education Foundation and was most creative as the first
lady of the Society during 2004-2005. She was innovative
in entertaining the wives of the Board of Trustees and
leading members of the Society to create activities in col-
laboration with the ASM staff. She left requests to all
friends of ASM to support the Foundation and freely pro-
vide voluntary service to the Society’s missions and vision.
Word has been received at ASM Headquarters of the
death of three members from the Central Massachusetts
Chapter:
Leslie J. Dudley
and
Frederick Faulkner,
both
of Worcester, and
James J. Pulaski
of Westborough.
For a list of upcoming ASM Training Courses, see our ad on the inside back cover of this issue.
VOLUNTEERISM COMMITTEE
Profile of a Volunteer
IMS Salutes Corporate
Sponsors
The International Metallographic Society (IMS) relies
on corporate financial support to maintain its excellent
awards program. IMS extends sincere appreciation to the
following companies for their support.
IMS Benefactors:
Buehler and Precision Surfaces International
IMS Patrons:
Allied High Tech Products Inc.
,
Exponent Inc.
,
Metallurgical Supply Co. Inc.
,
Rolls-Royce Corp.
,
and Struers Inc.
IMS Associates:
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging LLC, Evans Analytical Group,
Hoeganaes Corp., and Ted Pella Inc.
IMS Sponsors
:
IMR Test Labs, Leco Corp., Metlab Corp.,
Nikon Metrology Inc., and Scot Forge Co.
Canada Council Awards
ASM Canada Council will present their awards during
ASM’s Leadership Awards Luncheon on Monday, October
13, in Pittsburgh, during MS&T14. Congratulations to the
following Canadian award recipients.
ASM Canada
Council M. Brian
Ives Lecture
Prof. Patricio F.
Mendez
Weldco/Industry
Chair in Welding
and Joining
Director, Canadian
Center for Welding
and Joining
Edmonton, AB
ASM Canada
Council
G. MacDonald
Young Award
Mr. John F.
Clayton, FASM
Principal
FAMEX
Engineering
Brampton, ON
ASM Canada
Council John
Convey
Innovation Award
Dr. Glenn
Byczynski
Technical Manager
Nemak, Windsor,
ON