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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 | F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 1 3 6 Thermal Spray Society (TSS) William Lenling, FASM, TSS-HoF, founder/CTO, Ther- mal Spray Technologies Inc., serves as president of TSS. Rogerio Lima, senior research officer, National Research Council of Canada, serves as vice president of TSS and chair of the Program Committee. André McDonald, FASM, professor and associate chair (research), University of Alberta, Canada, serves as imme- diate past president and chair of the TSS Awards & Nomi- nations Committee. Robert Miller, materials engineering consultant, R.A. Miller Materials Engineering, continues to serve as chair of the Accepted Practices Committee. Shari Fowler-Hutchinson, product/sales develop- ment manager, Saint-Gobain, continues to serve as chair of the Exposition Subcommittee. Robert Vassen, FASM, professor, Forschungszentrum Jülich Gmbh, Germany, continues to serve as chair of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Committee. Fardad Azarmi, professor of mechanical engineering, North Dakota State University, continues as chair of the TSS Training Subcommittee. If you are interested in serving on an Affiliate Society committee, please contact the respective committee chair directly or email maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org. BOARD NOMINATIONS ASM Seeks Vice President and Board of Trustees Nominations ASM is seeking nominations for the position of vice president as well as three trustees. The Society’s 2021 vice president and trustee elects will serve as a voice for the membership and will shape ASM’s future through imple- mentation of the ASM Strategic Plan. Qualifications: Members must have a well-rounded understanding of the broad activities and objectives of ASM on a local, Society, and international level, and the issues and opportunities that ASMwill face over the next few years. Further, they must also have a general appreciation for international trends in the engineered materials industry. Duties: The duties of board members include vari- ous assignments between regular meetings. Trustees also assume the responsibility of making chapter visits and serving as a board liaison to ASM’s various committees and councils. Guidelines: Nominees for vice president must have previously served on the ASM Board and those selected to serve as trustees should be capable of someday assuming the ASM presidency. Deadline for nominations is March 15. For more infor- mation, visit asminternational.org/vp-board-nominations or contact Leslie Taylor, leslie.taylor@asminternational.org or 440.338.5472. ASM and its Af liate Societies Seek Student Board Members We’re looking for Material Advantage student mem- bers to provide insights and ideas to ASM and its Affiliate Society Boards. We are pleased to announce the continu- ation of our successful Student Board Member programs. Each Society values the input and participation of students and is looking for their insights and ideas. • An opportunity like no other! • Expenses to attend meetings paid for by the respective Society • Take an active role in shaping the future of your professional Society • Actively participate in your professional Society’s board meetings • Gain leadership skills to enhance your career • Add a unique experience to your resume • Represent Material Advantage and speak on behalf of students • Work with leading professionals in the field Opportunities specific to each Society: ASM International • Attend four board meetings (July 26-27, September 12- 15 during IMAT, spring and summer 2022) • Term begins June 1 McDonald Miller Lenling Fowler-Hutchinson Vassen Azarmi Lima BOARD NOMINATIONS
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