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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 | J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 4 1 Chennai Welcomes President Schmidt During his term as ASM President, Fred Schmidt had the privilege of visiting and speaking with the ASM Chapters within India. This visit included a three-day course taught by Prof. B.S. Murty, a tour of the Madras Complex in Chennai, and the honor of presenting many chapter leaders with cer- tificates of recognition. Northwestern PA Student Night The ASM Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter held a successful student night at Gannon University on Novem- ber 8, 2018. Over 100 students came to listen to Robert J. Michael, P.E., assistant professor in the mechanical engi- neering department, give a talk entitled Elastomer Design with Case Studies for Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Applications. His talk was held on campus and provided a chance for professional members and students to learn and network. CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS Pittsburgh and Erie Learn about Steelmaking ASM President Fred Schmidt, FASM (right), enjoys the welcome sign that greeted him in Chennai. Material Advantage Membership Challenge Members of ASM’s Pittsburgh and Erie Chapters are all suited up in preparation for their tour of Ellwood Quality Steels’ steelmaking operation in New Castle, Pa., on October 18, 2018. Participants were intrigued as they watched scrap steel being melted and tapped. They received a firsthand lesson in how advancedmetallurgy is applied to large industrial products. Every year, ASM organizes the Material Advantage Chapter Membership Challenge. This contest sees our stu- dent chapters compete for cash prizes and recognition in two categories: Most Students Recruited and Most Creative Recruitment Strategies. The 2018 winners include: Most Students Recruited ($1000 prize) • • California State Polytechnic University at Pomona expe- rienced a 130% increase in total chapter membership. Most Creative Recruitment Strategies ($500 prize) • • Virginia Tech Many other chapters also saw a significant increase. Congratulations to all for growing the student base of our future ASM membership. Congratulations to this ASM Chapter celebrating 100 years of serving local members! Cleveland Thank you for your commitment! We look forward to celebrating your future success!