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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 | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0 6 2 Johnson Earns DOE Prize Marcus Johnson, principal mechanical engineer, of Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., was awarded an Individuals Taking Energy Action in Manufacturing (ITEAM) Prize by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for examining boiler efficiency and finding opportunities for performance improvements. By demonstrating the value of efficiency and showing how the operation andmaintenance of equipment can impact energy performance, Johnson achieved significantly lower fuel consumption and a 4% improvement in the efficiency of the facility’s two large boilers. Launched in 2018, the ITEAM Prize which comes with $5,000, recognizes individuals who have implemented creative, specific, and innovative ideas and practices that led to measurable energy savings at their manufacturing facilities. IN MEMORIAM Edward J. Kubel, Jr., 77, died in his home in Blue Ash, Ohio, on July 23 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., on September 17, 1942. Kubel graduated from the Uni- versity of Cincinnati with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He spent most of his career as a technical editor for ASM International, where he helped shape the editorial direction of sev- eral engineering magazines and reference handbooks from 1985 onward. Kubel became known throughout the heat treat community in his role as the editor of Heat Treating Progress magazine and later HTPro. He also served in editorial roles on Metal Progress and Advanced Materials & Pro- cesses ( AM&P ) magazine—both in its early days and later as senior editor of a relaunched version with supplements. Over the years, he served as staff liaison to various committees, including the AM&P Editorial Committee and the HTS R&D Committee. His technical advice and publishing acumen were sought by members and staff alike. Retiring from full-time employment in 2013, Kubel continued to serve as a contributing editor for ASM Handbooks and AM&P magazine until earlier this year. Kubel MEMBERS IN THE NEWS