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TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ALL OF THE FOUNDATION’S WORK IN 2019, WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF, SPECIFICALLY? I am proud that our programming continues to grow in quality, scale, and influence. There are so many important elements, driven by our awesome full-time staff, that contribute to this. Probably most visible of the events over the last year is our 20th Anniversary of the Eisenman Materials Camp. Many influential practicing professionals have been trained and motivated by this program. Our tremendous public celebration was a fitting tribute to this great program. WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE FOUNDATION’S FUTURE? AND IN WHAT WAYS DOES THE FOUNDATION CONTINUE TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION? The Foundation’s most important asset is the small army of committed, talented, and passionate allies that we have developed. Our Master Teachers are the most visible and critical part of this. Our volunteers and allies develop, vet, and deliver our content to other teachers and to students. Through these mechanisms we influence literally millions of students every year. This leads to more students enrolling in the full spectrum of STEM careers, from engineering students to those learning essential skills in community colleges. In the coming years we hope to deepen our engagement with all our stakeholders through improved content and enhanced ability for remote engagement. WHY, IN YOUR MIND, IS THE FOUNDATION’S MISSION SO CRITICAL? In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of nations being able to produce what they need including advanced fabrics for personal protective equipment, ventilators or drugs, and their precursors. This self-reliance starts with the talented people who can develop materials, optimize processes, and build the industries of today and tomorrow. Because of its scale and demonstrated impact, the ASM Materials Education Foundation’s Materials Camp® for Teachers is arguably the most effective program going to engage the next generation in these important areas. Q&A WITH CHAIRMAN GLENN S. DAEHN 2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Prof. Glenn S. Daehn, FASM; Chair Mr. John R. (Chip) Keough, P.E., FASM; Vice Chair Prof. Diran Apelian, FASM; Immediate Past Chair Dr. Roch J. Shipley, P.E., FASM; Treasurer Ms. Carrie L. Wilson, J.D.; Secretary and Executive Director TRUSTEES Dr. Kevin R. Anderson, FASM Dr. Aziz I. Asphahani, FASM Prof. Stephen M. Copley, FASM Dr. Raymond F. Decker, FASM Dr. Kip O. Findley Dr. William E. Frazier, FASM Mr. Rowdy Joseph, P.E. Dr. Peggy E. Jones, FASM Prof. Zi-Kui Liu, FASM Mr. Don Lewon Mr. William T. Mahoney, CEO, ASM International Dr. Julio G. Maldonado Mr. Andrew G. Nydam Prof. Gregory B. Olson, FASM Ms. Sarah Patterson Ms. Elizabeth M. Perepezko Dr. Frederick E. Schmidt, Jr., P.E., FASM Dr. Lyle H. Schwartz, FASM Mr. William W. Shropshire Dr. Winston Sobojeyo EMERITUS TRUSTEES Mr. Ronald J. Parrington, P.E., FASM Dr. Alton D. Romig, Jr., FASM Dr. Jack G. Simon, FASM Dr. Thomas G. Stoebe, FASM STAFF Ms. Jeane Deatherage Ms. Marisa Keene Mr. King Miner Ms. Ginny Shirk