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IMS Joins ASM, HTS, and TSS in Seeking Student Members
We’re looking for Material Advantage student members to provide
insights and ideas to the ASM, HTS, TSS, and IMS Boards
We are pleased to announce the continuation
and expansion of our successful Student Board
Member Programs. In addition to ASM, HTS, and
TSS, IMS is also seeking student board members.
Each Society values the input and participation of
students and is looking for their insights and ideas.
An opportunity like no other!
• All expenses to attendmeetings paid for by
the respective Society
• Take an active role in shaping the future of
your professional Society
• Actively participate in your professional
Society’s Boardmeetings
• Gain leadership skills to enhance your
career
• Add a unique experience to your resume
• Represent Material Advantage and speak on
behalf of students
• Work with leading professionals in the field
Application deadline is April 1.
Visit for com-
plete form and rules.
Opportunities Specific to each Society:
ASM International
• Attend fourBoardmeetings (June17-19,October 5-7 duringMS&T15,
and March and June 2016)
• Termbegins June 1
ASMHeat Treating Society
• Attend two Boardmeetings (October 19 during HTS Conference and
Exposition and spring 2016)
• Participate in four teleconferences
• Termbegins in September
ASM Thermal Spray Society
• Attend one Boardmeeting in the U.S. in November or December
• Participate in two teleconferences
• Receive a one-year complimentary membership in
Material Advantage
• Termbegins in October
International Metallographic Society
• Attend one Boardmeeting (August 2-6)
• Participate inmonthly teleconferences
• Termbegins in August
ASM Board of
Trustees
Nominations due
March 15
It’s time tonominate candidates for ASMvice
president and trustee. Qualifications include:
Materials professionals with broad experience
in ASM, business, and management; experi-
ence with ASM committees and ASM chapter
work; managerial experience (budgets and
policy making) is most desirable; is an individ-
ual or chapter sustaining ASM member; under-
stands the duties and responsibilities required
and is willing to serve if elected; understands
ASM’s strategy and objectives; has knowledge
of the field of materials and information tech-
nology. Vice presidential nominees must have
previously served on the ASM Board of Trust-
ees. Contact Leslie Taylor at 440.338.5151 ext.
5500, or .
Visit website for rules and nomination form at
In December, Thomas S. Passek
stepped down as managing director of
ASM International to pursue other op-
portunities after 27 years with the So-
ciety. Passek will continue in a consult-
ing capacity with ASM through June.
“The Board of Trustees, staff, volun-
teers, andmembers all wish Thomwell
and thank him for his dedication and
service,” said ASM President Sunniva
Collins, FASM. Terry F. Mosier, director
of finance, will serve as interimmanaging director.
Mosier earned a B.S. degree in industrial engineering
from Marietta College and an M.B.A. with a concentration
in finance and information systems from Case Western
Reserve University. Since graduation, he has worked as a
financial analyst, controller, and chief financial officer for
Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, Nestlé, Metal Foils LLC,
DCS, and Pentair. Mosier joined ASM in 2008 and has served
as director of finance for the past five years. For more infor-
mation, contact or
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ASM Appoints Interim
Managing Director
Mosier