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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 | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7 6 8 VOLUNTEERISM COMMITTEE Profile of a Volunteer Jessica Cummings, Manager, Engi- neering Partnership Programs, Rolls-Royce Jessica Cummings was adept at chemistry and she loved her research opportunity using anodic aluminum oxide at the University of Chicago during her high school years. She intended to become a chemical engineer until a visit to Georgia Tech, where she stumbled onto the materials sci- ence and engineering department. “I thought, ‘Hey that research I really enjoyed falls under materials science!’ I decided that was much cooler and what I wanted to do.” Graduating from Georgia Tech in 2013, Jessica entered the graduate rotational program at Rolls-Royce jet engine business in Indianapolis. In 2015, she accepted a role as materials application engineer, supporting design, service,  CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS Cummings and production groups. In 2016, she became manager for the company’s graduate rotational, co-op, and high school internship programs. Jessica decided to join the ASM Indianapolis Chap- ter when her professional mentor at Rolls-Royce, Ann Bol- cavage, encouraged her. “A personal invitation is important. It can be as simple as saying ‘come hear this talk or join us on this tour.’” Jessica is now Chapter chair and a member of the Emerging Professionals Committee. “There’s no sub- stitute for personal interaction. I’ve met people at Haynes and now I call them when I have a question about a spe- cific alloy,” says Cummings. “At chapter meetings, we learn about technical topics I didn’t even know existed. My favor- ite part is touring other facilities. We’ve gone to Alcoa, the Indianapolis Museum of Art analysis lab, and a composites manufacturing facility.” At 25, Jessica is confident taking a leadership role. “If you’ve never been involved before, don’t be afraid. I even convinced my husband to get involved—he’s a materials scientist too! You’ll feel more connected to ASM and the gamut of what you can do—from Teacher Camps to train- ing courses. You see what’s going on and the difference you can make.” CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS Don Bosco Hosts Teachers Camp Twenty-four high school teachers participated in the 2017 Materials Camp for Teachers at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, Calif. The Camp was organized by the Los Angeles Chapter and Don Bosco Tech, with finan- cial support from the Los Angeles Chapter, Orange Coast Chapter, Northrop Grumman Corp., National Association of Corrosion Engineers, and Lightweight Innovations for Tech- nology, as well as the in-kind support of Don Bosco Tech. Chapters of Excellence Awards Chapters of Excellence Awards Each year, ASM administers the Chapters of Excellence (COE) Award Program on behalf of the Material Advantage Student Program. This competition judges the student chapters across programming, career development, service, social activities, chapter management, and overall report quality. Congratulations to this year’s winning schools! Most Outstanding Chapter (receiving an award plaque and $750 prize): • • Colorado School of Mines Chapters of Excellence Awards (receiving an award plaque and $450 prize): • • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • • Missouri University of Science & Technology • • Iowa State University • • Suez University • • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Runner-Up (receiving a certificate of achievement): • • Penn State