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TECHNICAL PROGRAM
MS&T15 focuses on 12 major
themes covering the breadth of mate-
rials science and engineering. These
include additive manufacturing; bio-
materials; ceramic and glass materi-
als; electronic and magnetic materials;
energy; fundamentals, characteriza-
tion, and computational modeling;
green manufacturing technology; iron
and steel (ferrous alloys); materials-
environment interactions; nanomateri-
als; processing and manufacturing; and
special topics.
EDUCATION COURSES
Saturday, October 3
Microstructures 101 and Beyond
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Do you interpret microstructures
on a regular basis for quality control,
failure analysis, or research? Are you
curious about what the structures
mean that you have been seeing all
these years or is metallography a new
field for you? If so, this course is for you.
Introduction to Two and Three-
Component Phase Diagrams
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This one-day course will introduce
attendees to phase diagrams with two
and three components. A basic under-
standing of chemistry is assumed.
Topics covered will begin with the
underpinnings of a two-component
phase diagram and end with complex
crystallization in ternary systems.
Sunday, October 4
Advanced High-Strength Steels
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Based on the book with the same
name, this course is a comprehen-
sive review of the science, technology,
and applications of Advanced High-
Strength Steels (AHSS).
Advanced High-
Strength Steels: Science, Technology,
and Applications
is included when tak-
ing this course.
Robotics for the Thermal Spray
Industry
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The creation of a basic robot pro-
gram for thermal spraying involves a
number of rudimentary robotic con-
cepts. These will be explained in some
detail in order to move to the more
complicated topic of process and path
programming.
Understanding Why Ceramics Fail
and Designing for Safety
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Course details coming soon.
Additive Manufacturing Materials
and Processes Workshop
1:00–5:30 p.m.
The purpose of this workshop is
to familiarize participants with current
additive manufacturing (AM) processes;
current AM practices for metals, poly-
mers, and ceramics; modeling of AM
processes, microstructural evolution,
and service properties; and current
challenges and research opportunities.
Introduction to Materials Informatics
with Open Source Tools
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Microstructure informatics is an
emerging suite of advanced statisti-
cal tools and data science methods
tailored specifically to the quantifica-
tion of the hierarchical internal struc-
ture (also called microstructure) and
the extraction of process-structure-
property (PSP) relationships in materi-
als science.
Thursday, October 8 and Friday,
October 9
Sintering of Ceramics Short Course
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
This course follows key topics in
the textbook
Sintering of Ceramics
by
M.N. Rahaman, CRC Press, and will be
supplemented by detailed case studies
of the sintering of specific ceramics and
systems.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 4
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Network with your colleagues,
meet new people, and learn about the
exciting membership offerings of the
organizing societies.
Monday, October 5
Experience Columbus—Information
on Columbus Attractions
($15 per person)
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Join the staff of Experience Colum-
bus who will provide information on
local activities, sites, and other oppor-
tunities for self-guided tours in Colum-
bus. Information on the city’s CBUS
program will be provided as well as
assistance in getting your day planned
and started. If you have time to explore
Columbus, plan to attend. Coffee and
light pastries will be provided. Separate
registration is required.
ACerS 117th Annual Meeting
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Watch newly elected officers take
their positions as the Annual Member-
ship Meeting is held. All ACerS members
and guests are welcome.
ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
ASM’s organizational unit awards
as well as awards and scholarships of
the ASM Materials Education Founda-
tion will be presented. ASM’s incoming
Committee/Council chairs will also be
recognized for their leadership. ASM
Committee and Council members
meeting during MS&T, and awardees,
will receive an invitation to attend. Oth-
ers may purchase tickets via meeting
registration.
Columbus skyline with Ohio State Fair. Courtesy of Randall L. Schieber.