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HIGHL IGHTS A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 4 2 WOMEN IN ENGINEERING Student Papers Sought for ASM HTS/ Bodycote ‘Best Paper in Heat Treating’ Contest The ASM Heat Treating Society established the Best Paper in Heat Treating Award in 1997 to recognize a paper that represents advancement in heat-treating technology, promotes heat treating in a substantial way, or represents a clear advancement in managing the business of heat treating. The award, endowed by Bodycote Thermal Pro- cess-North America, is open to all students, in full-time or part-time education, at universities (or their equivalent) or colleges. Students who have graduated within the past three years and whose paper describes work completed while an undergraduate or post graduate student are also eligible. The winner will receive a plaque and a check for $2500. Paper submission deadline is March 1, 2018. To view rules for eligibility and paper submission, visit the HTS website at hts.asminternational.org and click on Membership & Networking and Society Awards. For addi- tional information, or to submit a nomination, contact Mary Anne Jerson at 440.338.5151 ext. 5539 or email maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org . IMS Salutes Corporate Sponsors The International Metallographic Society (IMS) relies on corporate financial support to maintain its excellent awards program. IMS extends sincere appreciation to the following companies for their support. IMS Benefactors: Buehler and Mager Scientific IMS Patrons: Allied High Tech Products Inc., Precision Surfaces International, and Struers Inc. IMS Associates: Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, Evans Ana- lytical Group, Hoeganaes Corp., MetLab Corp., PACE Technologies Corp., and Ted Pella Inc. IMS Sponsors: IMR Test Labs, Leco Corp., Nikon Metrology Inc., and Scot Forge Co. WOMEN IN ENGINEERING This profile series introduces lead- ing materials scientists from around the world who happen to be females. Here we speak with Jan Edwards, engineer- ing faculty at College of Lake County, Grayslake, Ill., and winner of the 2017 Allan Ray Putnam Service Award. What does your typical workday look like? My role as a faculty member at a community college is very student-centered. My day usually starts with prepara- tions for upcoming classes and grading papers. Then I’m off to the classroom to impart knowledge and work with stu- dents. They will continue to stop by my office throughout the day for homework help, general advising, and transfer information. In the summer, I shift to a different student population and have fun exciting the next generation of students. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching LEGO-based courses, a City of Materials workshop, 3D Engineering Design, and Introduc- tion to Engineering courses. What are you working on now? I’m always working on additional STEM events that reach out to the community. In a few weeks, we will be hosting our annual Engineering Night. The evening kicks off with roundtable discussions where students interact with practicing engineers and learn more about their education, career, and typical day. We follow up with an opportunity to meet local engineering college representatives. My contacts in the local ASM Chapter provide me with at least one great representative for materials science. I also leverage resources from the ASM Materials Education Foun- dation when conducting outreach. What’s been your biggest challenge? The technology that our students use now and will be using in their careers opens so many avenues of explora- tion. As a small department with just two full-time faculty, we keep busy learning what’s new and determining which tools to acquire for our labs that will most benefit our stu- dents. We recently started developing an Innovation Lab for conducting prototype work. What part of your job do you like most? While working with students, there are two moments that make a lasting impression. The first is where you see that “aha” moment. A student’s level of excitement and con- fidence grows when they master a new concept. The sec- ond lasting moment is when you see a student successfully transfer to a university. Edwards