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CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS
Hartford Holds Student Night
On April 12, Alpha Sigma Mu Connecticut Alpha Chap-
ter 2016 inductees were recognized during the Hartford
Chapter’s student night.
UConn Material Advantage Chapter
Assists Materials Camp
On April 18, three STEM high schools sent 33 students
and five teachers to the Institute of Materials Science at
UConn Storrs to enjoy material demonstrations at the 2016
Hartford Area Materials Camp.
From left: Harold Brody (Chapter advisor), Matthew Kall, Jarred
Correia, Alyssa Denno, Zachary Kerschner, Jay Latimer, Jordan
Kovacs, Zachary Thatcher, and Aaron Gladstein.
Cleveland Presents Technical
Educator Award
On May 16, the Cleveland Chapter Technical Educa-
tor Award of 2015-2016 was presented to Jen McGeown in
recognition of her outstanding performance and sustained
success in introducing middle school students to science
and engineering practice through science fairs and STEM
classes. The award recognizes an ASM member or non-
member who has made a substantial contribution to tech-
nical education methods and/or is considered to uniquely
inspire students to pursue technical fields. The recipient has
demonstrated outstanding performance, creative abilities,
technical competence, and integrity in the practice of his or
her technical discipline.
From left, Rachel Pomerantes and Jen McGeown.
Student volunteers from the UConn Material Advantage Chapter.
Attendees from the University High School for Science and
Engineering.
Pittsburgh and NWPA Tour
Elliott Company
Elliott Co., the Pittsburgh Chapter’s sustaining mem-
ber, hosted both Pittsburgh and NWPA Chapter members
for a plant tour on April 21. The meeting covered the entire
production facility in Jeannette, Pa., and also gave an over-
view of Elliott’s business.
Pittsburgh and NWPA Chapter members enjoyed a plant tour of
Elliott Co.