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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 8 4 0  AFFILIATE NEWS 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, Mager Scientific, and Struers Inc. • • IMS Patrons: Allied High Tech Products Inc. and Precision Surfaces International. • • IMS Associates: Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, Evans Analytical 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. SMST Founders’ Grant Open for Applications The International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST), an affiliate society of ASM International, is seeking applications for the 2019 SMST Founders’ Grant. The intent of the grant is to provide fund- ing for early, exploratory research related to shape mem- ory and superelasticity. It is expected that the funds will be used as a seed grant, to test a concept and lay a foundation for obtaining further funding from industry or government agencies. The award, which is financially funded in 2019 by Dr. T.W. Duerig, includes a stipend up to $50,000. Deadline to apply is January 11, 2019. For more information, visit asminternational.org/web/smst/smst-fellowship or contact carrie.wilson@asminternational.org . HTS Award Deadlines 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, 2019. Seeking Nominations for EDFAS Awards The ASM Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society established two awards to recognize the accomplishments of its members. The awards will be given at ISTFA 2019. Nominate a worthy colleague today! EDFAS Lifetime Achievement Award The EDFAS Lifetime Achievement Award was estab- lished by the EDFAS Board of Directors in 2015 to recognize leaders in the EDFAS community who have devoted their time, knowledge, and abilities to the advancement of the electronic device failure analysis industry. EDFAS President’s Award The EDFAS President’s Award shall recognize excep- tional service to EDFAS and the electronic device failure analysis community. Examples of such service include com- mittee service, service on the Board of Directors, organiza- tion of conferences or symposia, development of education courses, and student and general public outreach. While any member of EDFAS is expected to further the Society’s goals through service, this award shall recognize those who provide an exceptional amount of effort in their service to the Society. George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award ASM’s Heat Treating Society (HTS) is currently seek- ing nominations for the George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award, which recognizes distinguished and significant contributions to the field of heat treating through leadership, management, or engineering development of substantial commercial impact. Deadline for nominations is February 1, 2019. ASM HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award The ASM HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award recognizes an outstanding early-to-midcareer heat treating professional whose accomplishments exhibit exceptional achievements in the heat treating industry. The award was created in recognition of Surface Combustion’s 100-year anniversary in 2015. The winning young profes- sional will best exemplify the ethics, education, ingenuity, and future leadership of our industry. Deadline for nomina- tions is February 1, 2019. For nomination rules and forms for all three awards, visit the Heat Treating Society website at hts.asminter- national.org and click on Membership & Networking and Society Awards. For additional information, or to submit a nomination, contact Mary Anne Jerson at 440.338.5151 or email maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org.