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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 | A P R I L 2 0 2 0 7 5 EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Volunteering with ASM as an Emerging Professional ASM is a society founded and strategically directed by volunteers. Volunteerism is not only looked upon favorably within ASM, but is a fundamental characteristic of the soci- ety. The emerging professional demographic is no different. There are many volunteer opportunities available to the new emerging professional. At the national level, the Emerging Professionals Com- mittee (EPC) is a good place to start. The committee serves the interests of the early-career demographic through pro- gramming, content development, and strategic planning support. While the application period has wrapped up for this year, anyone interested in helping represent the emerg- ing professional is encouraged to apply in the future. From a technical standpoint, the affiliate societies serve as an excellent way to be involved in a specific area of interest. The Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society (EDFAS), Heat Treating Society (HTS), International Metal- lographic Society (IMS), the International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST), Ther- mal Spray Society (TSS), and Failure Analysis Society (FAS) all welcome early-career professionals. Last, but certainly not least important, are opportu- nities to volunteer at the local chapter level. While these positions vary by chapter and are too numerous to list here, they often can be the most impactful on a budding career. Simply attending your local chapter’s next meeting or con- tacting your local chapter leadership is a great first step in becoming involved. To wrap up, we charge you—the emerging profes- sional—to become involved. Become involved not just for your benefit, but for the benefit of all current and future ASM members. If interested in the EPC or helping with emerging pro- fessional programming, contact Drew Fleming at drew.flem- ing@asminternational.org . WOMEN IN ENGINEERING This profile series introduces lead- ing materials scientists from around the world who happen to be females. Here we speak with Tuesday Kuykendall, manager of laboratory services at Jen- sen Hughes, Mountlake Terrace, Wash. What does your typical workday look like? I check emails, work on a num- ber of writing projects, and help as needed with laboratory related things such as experiment setup, instrument cali- brations, and upload data loggers. Each day is a little differ- ent. I have a number of projects I’m working on but I’m also always available to help. What part of your job do you like most? Working on and leading projects that will help my cli- ents (our engineers) be more productive and create high quality results. And I get to keep learning. What is your greatest professional achievement? Building undergraduate labs in MSE. However, I hope that my greatest achievement, whatever that might be, is still ahead of me. What is your engineering background? I’m more scientist than engineer. I have a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s in materials science. What attracted you to engineering? It’s fun! I love making things and solving problems. Did you ever consider doing something else with your life besides engineering? Yes, I wanted to be a particle physicist. Best career advice, given or received? No matter what path you are on, you can still be suc- cessful if you look for open doors (or windows) and go through them, because you always come out on the other side. What are you working on now? Building and integrating diverse laboratories to make them consistent. Also, ISO 17025 accreditation. Finish this sentence: Women in materials engineering are… …part of the fastest growing sorority of engineers, and we’re rocking it! Hobbies? Reading, hiking, writing, traveling. Kuykendall WOMEN IN ENGINEERING