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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 1 3 3 through their respective focus topics to assist and promote these initiatives. The strategic key initiatives include: • Develop a digital-first platform that encompasses all aspects of ASM activities around the curation, delivery, and maintenance of tech- nical content, and expansion of our digital library, and modeling and simulation offerings along with the development of educational pro- grams in this area. Proactively seek out data and content partnerships. • Establish an interdisciplinary collaboration framework to engage organizations related to the materi- als community and formmutually beneficial relationships with other engineering and design communi- ties to which we can offer materials expertise, services, and knowledge. • Create a global professional network with materials-oriented technical and professional societies through strategic global collaborations and joint activities including webinars, workshops, conferences, and publi- cations. • Cultivate a foundational culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all ASM stakeholders. Thriving in the modern climate re- quires full engagement of the entire breadth and depth of the materials community. For more than a century, ASM In- ternational has been known for devel- oping new products and services that meet the needs of our members and the materials community. Our current oper- ating plan positions us for growth of our developing data ecosystem with prod- ucts around the provision of high-qual- ity data, tools, and data analytical services. Educational programs in the areas of data management, modeling, and simulation are under development and are key to meeting the cutting-edge needs of the materials community. MISSION AND VISION ASM International is a member- based, volunteer driven Society focused on meeting the needs of members and the worldwide materials community. Our vision is to be the leading global resource for materials information. Our mission is to gather, process, and dis- seminate materials information global- ly through education, networking, and professional development for mem- bers, organizations served by our mem- bers, and the materials community. Serving all members of our communi- ty during this time and growing to meet their needs is at the forefront. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our overarch- ing goals. The newly formed IDEA Com- mittee is helping us meet this challenge. We never lose sight that our members are the key to the successful operation of our Society. As the future unfolds and the world evolves, we focus not on what we have lost but on our new expanded ca- pabilities. Together, we can look to the coming year with hope and the promise that better days are ahead. ~AM&P For more information: Diana Essock, FASM, president, ASM International, diana.essock@asminternational.org . View the ASM Strategic Plan at asm international.org/about/strategicplan.