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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 | F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 0 5 5 Engineering Materials Achievement Award Deadline March 15 This award recognizes an outstanding achievement in materials or materials systems related to the application of knowledge of materials to an engineering structure or to the design and manufacture of a product. Do you know of an innovative, cutting-edge scientific achievement that has distinctly impacted industry, technology, and society within the past 10 years? If so, consider submitting a nomination for the 2020 award. View sample forms, contest rules, and past recipients at asminternational.org/membership/ awards/nominate. To submit a nomination, contact chris- tine.hoover@asminternational.org for a unique nomination form link. Canada Council Award Nominations due April 30 ASM’s Canada Council is seeking nominations for its 2020 awards program. These prestigious awards include: G. MacDonald Young Award –The ASM Canada Council established this award in 1988 to recognize distinguished and significant contributions by an ASMmember in Canada. This award consists of a plaque and a piece of Canadian native soapstone sculpture. M. Brian Ives Lectureship –This award was estab- lished in 1971 by the ASM Canada Council to identify a distinguished lecturer who will present a technical talk at a regular monthly meeting of each Canadian ASM Chapter who elects to participate. The winner receives a $1000 hono- rarium and travels to each ASM Canada Chapter throughout the year to give their presentation with expenses covered by the ASM Canada Council. John Convey Innovation Awards –In 1977, the Canada Council created a new award to recognize sustaining mem- ber companies that contribute to development of the Cana- dian materials engineering industry. The award considers a new product and/or service directed at the Canadian or international marketplace. Two awards are presented each year, one to a company with annual sales in excess of $5 million, and the other to a company with annual sales below $5 million. Award rules, past recipients, and sample nomination forms can be found at asminternational.org/ membership/awards/nominate. ASM-IIM Visiting Lecturer Program Seeks Applicants Deadline March 15 The cooperative Visiting Lecturer Program of ASM International and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) is seek- ing applicants for 2020. View rules, past recipients, and cri- teria at asminternational.org/membership/awards. Accepting Nominations through March 15 for the following ASM Awards: Distinguished Life Membership* • Typically awarded to the president or CEO of an organi- zation • Devoted time to the advancement of materials • Knowledge of the materials industry Medal for the Advancement of Research* • Typically awarded to an executive responsible for corpo- rate decisions in support of R&D Honorary Membership* • Awarded for distinguished service to the MSE profes- sion, in areas of ASM’s strategic plan/initiatives, and progress for mankind *ASM membership not required William Hunt Eisenman • Achievements in industry in practical application of materials science and engineering through production or engineering use • Five years current, continuous membership • Three statements from close associates Bronze Medal • Two years of current, continuous membership • Candidate should have demonstrated outstanding tech- nical contributions and volunteerism on a national level • Candidate shall be no more than 35 years of age on Jan- uary 1 of the year in which the award is given • Recognizes ASM members who are in early-career posi- tions typically 0-10 years Historical Landmark • Sites and events must in some way be of significant historical importance in the field of materials science and engineering • Emphasis on technological development rather than on individuals • Recommend site/structure should be at least 50 years old For more information, visit asminternational.org/ membership/awards/. LEAVE YOUR LEGACY There are a variety of ways that individuals canmake an immediate impact or leave a legacy through the ASM Materials Education Foundation. To learn more about how to contribute through the Foundation, contact Carrie Wilson, executive director, at carrie.wilson@asminterna- tional.org or 440.338.5404. AWARD NOMINATIONS