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IMS BOARD NOMINATIONS
ASM Signs MOU with Indian
Foundry Organization
On April 11 at an event held in Mumbai, ASM Interna-
tional India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
with the Indian Foundry Organization (IFO). The MOU is the
first step in involving the IFO membership with ASM and
increasing awareness of ASM in India. Similar MOUs are
in the works with the Indian Institute of Welding and the
Indian Institute of Engineers.
• P09 – From Nanometers to AU: Studies of Planet-
Forming Materials
• P10 – Microscopy and Characterization of Ceramics,
Polymers and Composites
• P11 – Metallography and Microstructural Characteriza-
tion of Metals
FAS Seeks Students and Emerging
Professionals as Board Members
The newly formed ASM Failure Analysis Society (FAS)
is seeking applicants for its inaugural student board mem-
ber and emerging professional board member positions.
FAS is an affiliate society of ASM International, dedicated
to advancing the important role that failure analysis plays
in the materials science industry. Students must be a reg-
istered undergraduate or graduate during the 2016-2017
academic year and must be studying or involved in research
in an area closely related to failure analysis. Emerging pro-
fessionals must be within five years of graduation with an
interest in the field of failure analysis. Application deadline
is July 1. For more information, visit
New Volunteer Recognition
Campaign Begins
Volunteers are the heart of ASM and we want to cele-
brate that by putting our people front and center with our
new “Catch Volunteers in Action” campaign. The following
are great places to catch our volunteers in action:
• Monthly technical meetings
• Chapter social events
• Materials camps
• Local science fairs
• Local colleges or universities
Everyone gets excited to see people and events they are
familiar with and the cumulative effect of capturing the wide
range of activities accomplished by volunteers enhances our
sense of community. Social media provides a perfect plat-
form for celebrating volunteers. Give a shout out to the ASM
volunteers you know by posting and tagging photos with
#ASMvolunteersinaction on , , ,
and . Be sure to include a caption that includes the
volunteer’s name, chapter affiliation, and a brief description
of the activity. Photos can also be submitted to ASM News by
emailing .
From left, Ashok Kumar Tiwari, Prem Aurora, H. Sundara Murthy,
and P.B. Rastori.
IMS Board of Directors
Calls for Nominations
IMS is soliciting nominations for candidates for the IMS
Board of Directors. Open positions include three directors
who serve for four years. Terms begin August 1, 2017. Any
member of IMS in good standing is encouraged to nomi-
nate themselves or another member for one of these posi-
tions. Current Board members whose terms are expiring
may be eligible for nomination and possible re-election on
an equal basis with any other candidate. Nominations for
Board Members are due June 20, 2016. For more infor-
mation, visit
Microscopy & Microanalysis 2016
The Microscopy & Microanalysis 2016 Conference and
the 49th International Metallographic Society Annual Meet-
ing will take place July 24-28 at the Columbus Convention
Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Plan to attend the
diverse technical program, educational short courses,
vendor exhibits, and social activities. Topics of particular
interest to IMS members are listed below and the full list of
events can be found through the IMS website at
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• P07 – Failure Analysis Applications of Microanalysis,
Microscopy, Metallography & Fractography
• P08 – Microscopy of Additive Manufacturing and 3D
Printing in Materials and Biology