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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 | O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 4 9 IMAT – The Virtual Edition October 26-28 Mark your calendar now to be part of our first-ever ASM International virtual conference and expo, showcasing a select segment of technical programming, exhibits, and net- working opportunities. With the unfortunate cancellation of IMAT 2020 in Cleveland, the conference organizers wanted to provide an opportunity for the materials community to connect and engage via a virtual platform. IMAT – The Virtual Edition provides that opportunity and will also showcase a portion of the IMAT 2021 planned technical content and activities. IMAT – The Virtual Edition will feature the following: Technical Programming Session organizers hand-selected more than 60 pre- sentations to showcase during IMAT – The Virtual Edition. All sessions will be offered on-demand for up to 30 days follow- ing the event, so attendees will not have to choose between conflicting presentations. Exhibit Hall Visit the exhibit hall to view company profiles, live chat with exhibitors via instant messenger, and learn more about the latest products and solutions for the materials community. Networking Connect with colleagues, presenters, experts, and exhibitors via live chats and online messaging while receiv- ing up-to-date information. In addition, meet and inter- act with other attendees during live networking events, including: • IMAT Battle of the Brains—Trivia and Happy Hour • Virtual Tour and Demos of the ASM International Labs • Special Virtual Event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Treasures from the Vault: Beatles Spotlight” NASA Glenn Tour Join NASA Glenn engineers for a virtual tour including the Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory (SLOPE) and the Ballistic Impact Facility. You’ll want to arrive early because space is limited! ASM is committed to supporting our members during these unprecedented times caused by the COVID-19 pan- demic. With that in mind, IMAT – The Virtual Edition will be FREE for ASM members and students, and $75 for non-members. FROM THE FOUNDATION 2020: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities The year 2020 has been full of challenges to meet and new oppor- tunities to explore. The ASM Materi- als Education Foundation moved to online Materials Camps this summer for both students and teachers. Taking hands-on activities to an online plat- form required some imagination, but the alternative of not serving students and teachers was unacceptable. Participants appreciated the online programs—and they asked for more. Both students and teachers enjoyed the connectivity and camaraderie available in the programs. We have answered the requests and are expanding to pro- vide new fall programming. Teachers may attend free weekly webinars on a variety of topics, fromMaterials Camp curriculumand tips for online teaching to new subjects from an ASM International profes- sional. And just as important, sharing and discussion is part of the weekly sessions as well as the ASM Connect online communities for teachers. Curriculum and other resources are also available there, with teachers encouraged to share their own versions of experiments and lessons that others might be able to use in their own classrooms. Student camp participants are part of the ASM Connect community for Materials Camp alum so that they can con- tinue to ask questions and receive information about the field, or anything they may want to ask their mentors. Students appreciated the connections developed through online Materials Camps over the summer. In re- sponse, the ASM Foundation is offering a Materials Club for students to continue learning about materials science and connecting with other students with the same interest. This 10-week enrichment opportunity is offered for a fee and will include materials science concepts and experiments, along with the opportunity to work with ASM professionals and contact university materials science and engineering departments. Additional opportunities are in the works for students and teachers to help with classroom activities, professional development, and additional enrichment. The ASM Foun- dation staff, volunteers, and master teachers are excited to share materials science resources through new 2020 chan- nels that expand our reach. We will keep you posted as we take advantage of these new opportunities. And, as always, thank you for your continuing support! Carrie Wilson Executive Director ASM Materials Education Foundation Wilson IMAT — THE VIRTUAL EDITION