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CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS
FROM THE
PRESIDENT’S
DESK
Exploring ASM’s
Beliefs Statement
For the balance of my term
as president of ASM International,
I plan to author short briefs that
you can read over a cup of coffee. I
will expound upon topics such as ASM’s beliefs, values, mis-
sion, and other subjects. For now, let’s explore a proposed
beliefs statement:
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We believe materials enable society.
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We believe ASM empowers collective human intellect,
which is essential to exploiting these materials.
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We believe that ASM and its members are servant
leaders, welcoming all to partner with us in our service
to society.
As I write this column, I’maboard an aircraft comprised
of high strength steel in the landing gear, wing and fuselage
skins of aluminum, and engine discs, blades, and stators
of titanium and superalloys. All of these materials enable
a five-hour flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles. Yet this is
just one example of how materials enable society through
entire industries, from automotive and consumer products
to energy and medical equipment.
To create, develop, and deploy these materials for the
benefit of humanity, ASM serves as an integrating force.
Materials Park, featuring The Dome, is the spiritual focal
point of our collective human intellect and serves as the
foundation to support our first belief. ASM is
the place to be
for world class materials information. Our
Handbooks
and digital), databases, courses, conferences, chapters,
affiliate societies, partnerships, and awards program all
support our members as they support the broader society
with information regarding materials science, technology,
engineering, and manufacturing.
To quote British metallurgist Cyril Stanley Smith, “The
materials engineer is a servant leader.” As materials pro-
fessionals, we are compelled to serve others. We might not
make the airplane, but we provide the best of materials
science to enable the airplane. We seek to serve and share
our expertise, and we welcome ALL in this grand endeavor
called materials engineering. We believe in a diverse mem-
bership from around the world to serve humanity through
materials. I hope you agree with these foundational beliefs!
Jon D. Tirpak, PE, FASM
Chief Volunteer of ASM International
jon.tirpak@scra.orgCHAPTERS IN THE NEWS
Detroit Rewards Student Achievements
As part of its student outreach program, the Detroit
Chapter judged a “Best Use of Materials Award” at the 2016
Michigan Regional Future Cities Competition. A nation-
wide competition, Future Cities challenges middle school
students to design and create a futuristic city. Entries are
judged on the students’ vision of advanced materials usage,
as well as the variety and use of materials in their model.
University High School Preparatory Academy, Southfield,
won the award for their city. The challenge was to develop
and incorporate new technologies that would allow the
needs of future civilizations to be fully met while minimizing
waste andmaximizing recycling. The team’s teacher, Tiffany
Hackworth, was honored as Outstanding Teacher for the
competition. Chapter members James Boileau, Gerald Cole,
Manish Mehta, Eric McCarty, J.P. Singh, TimStachowski, and
Gary Witt served as judges.
The winning team fromUniversity High. Left to right, back row:
Andrew Humphries, James Boileau, Robert Magee, and Bob
Washer. Left to right, front row: Tiffany Hackworth, Korey
Sanders, Robyn Trimble, and Rileigh Foster.
The ASM judging team. Left to right, Tim Stachowski, Gary Witt,
James Boileau, Gerald Cole, Eric McCarty, and Manish Mehta.
Tirpak