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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 | M A Y / J U N E 2 0 1 9 4 9 Nominations Sought for 2020 ASM/TMS Distinguished Lectureship in Materials & Society Nominations are currently being taken for the ASM/ TMS Distinguished Lectureship in Materials & Society. The lecture was established in 1971 and is jointly sponsored by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and ASM International. The topic of the lecture shall fall within these objectives: • • To clarify the role of materials science and engineering in technology and in society in its broadest sense. • • To present an evaluation of progress made in devel- oping new technology for the ever changing needs of technology and society. • • To define new frontiers for materials science and engineering. Qualifications of the lecturer include: • • A person experienced in national or industrial policy- making in the field of materials science and engineering. • • An eminent individual who has an overview of tech- nology and society in which technology and society are affected by development in materials science and engineering. • • A person associated with government, industry, research, or education. Nominations may be proposed by any member of either Society. Submit your nominations by September 1 for consideration. Recommendations should be submitted to the headquarters of either Society. View sample forms, rules, and past recipients at https:// asminternational.org/membership/awards/nominate. To nominate someone for any of these awards, contact christine.hoover@asminternational.org for a unique nom- ination link. You may also contact Deborah Hixon at TMS Headquarters, hixon@tms.org. ASM-IIM Accepting Nominations For Lectureship Awards ASM-IIM Visiting Lectureship Award in India Every year, many members of ASM International who study or work outside of India make brief personal visits to India. The visiting lectureship brings together such qualified visitors and the appropriate organizations in India and pro- vides an $800 honorarium for travel within India. This coop- erative program of ASM and the Indian Institute of Materials (IIM) is intended to promote international cooperation and provide a useful service to ASM members. ASM-IIM North American Visiting Lectureship Following the success of the ASM-IIM Visiting Lecture- ship program, ASM and IIM jointly established and funded a new ASM-IIM program in 2013. The lectureship provides an honorarium of $2000 for qualified IIM members to travel to the United States and Canada. Nomination deadline is June 15. Access a sample form, rules, and request a unique nomination link at asm international.org/membership/awards/nominate. Seeking Nominations for Thermal Spray Hall of Fame The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993 by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, recognizes and honors outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the science, technology, practice, educa- tion, management, and advancement of thermal spray. For a copy of the rules, nomination form, and list of previous recipients, visit tss.asminternational.org or contact mary- anne.jerson@asminternational.org. Nominations are due September 30. Authors and Editors Needed for ASM Handbook Updates The A SM Handbook series—recognized as a standard and authorita- tive reference publication on engineering materials science and technolo- gies—is now published on a new platform, as part of the new ASM Dig- ital Library. Explore this new resource by volume or subject by going to: https:// products.asminternational.org/hbk. The Society and the ASM Handbook Committee wel- come your suggestions and contributions of newand revised topics for digital updates of the ASM Handbook series. ASM Handbooks are of superior quality, such that each publi- cation is one that every member of the Society should be proud of. This means that the publication is developed by recognized authorities in providing practical information and guidance in materials engineering, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, analysis, selection, and application. Browse and explore the new digital platform of the ASM Handbook series. If you can volunteer as an author or editor , or if you have ideas for new digital updates of this important resource, contact Alan Druschitz, chair of the ASM Handbook Committee: handbooks@asminternational.org . NOMINATIONS