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microscopes. But the 25 year-old Uni-
versity of Toronto graduate moon-
lights for the Toronto ASM Chapter
and describes herself as “a strong
advocate for getting beyond the
books and increasing our emotional
intelligence.”
MacCoon credits ASM with help-
ing improve her professional skills and
confidence. She’s grateful for friend-
ships formed with career veterans,
including three mentors who generously share wisdom not
found in a textbook or online. “Everyone pretends we have
a plan but we’re all shaking in our boots,” she observes. “So
many people just fall into their careers. At ASM, I’ve found
people willing to talk about this.”
As an undergraduate in materials science and engi-
neering, MacCoon began attending Chapter meetings,
attracted to broad meeting topics and a balance of industry
veterans and students. “It’s nice to go with a social safety
net of other students—and be brave enough to talk with
people well-established in their careers,” she says. MacCoon
became an ASM university representative and after com-
pleting her master’s degree became communications direc-
tor. She is currently vice chair. “I have a title now and can
reach out and ask for speakers at our events. It’s so much
fun!” she says with a smile.
MacCoon sees a need to build awareness of ASM and
attract members beyond materials science, especially from
fields like bio-materials or even dentistry. “We collaborate
with so many fields one step removed but still dealing with
materials and metals.” She’s excited about creative Toronto
Chapter events like “Young Professionals Night” featuring
trampoline dodge ball followed by dinner and “Speed Inter-
view Night” for members to practice being both interviewer
and interviewee. “We don’t usually practice until we need it.
This brings in new people we don’t often see at meetings!”
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From left to right, Bob Henning and Don Susan.
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Albuquerque Celebrates Henning’s
33 Years as Treasurer
The Albuquerque Chapter announces that Robert
“Bob” Henning has retired as Chapter treasurer after 33
years of service. Henning began his metallurgy career with
the Air Force Research Lab at Wright-Patterson AFB near
Dayton, Ohio. He later worked at Sandia National Labora-
tories in Albuquerque, N.M., first as a contractor and later as
an employee. In 1954, he was one of the charter members
of the Albuquerque Chapter. In addition to serving as chair
in 1987, Henning worked with 27 other chairs during his
33-year tenure as treasurer. Several years ago, he received
the ASM Allan Ray Putnam Service Award in recognition of
his longstanding service to the Society.
MacCoon
Italy-Switzerland Chapter
Hosts Ceramic Lecture