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 | A P R I L 2 0 2 1 6 4 MD CORNER Survey Says: Members Value ASM and Want More Thank you to all who took the time to fill out our recent member survey. This survey is an important tool for our operations team to understand what you are thinking and what areas we should focus on to increase the value you receive from your membership. We are still analyzing the data, but so far we have learned that our members stay involved because ASM is an organization that is passionate about materials science; stays current with industry trends; provides excellent technical publications and education; and offers networking opportunities both online and at ASM events, conferences, chapter meetings, and through volunteering. Our technical material remains a core strength for ASM, and the survey suggests that members want greater access to these tools and resources. On that point, I would like to highlight two projects the operations team is working on. For our Digital Library, in addition to the ASM Handbook series, technical books, and failure analysis content already available, we are adding access to ASM journals, conference proceedings, and magazines. I’m also happy to announce that we started a project to redesign the ASM Website. Our goal is to provide members with an easy-to-use portal to access the wide variety of products and services that will help maximize the value of being an ASM member. We are now forming a Web Focus Group to help us design the new site. If you would like to get involved, go to ASM Connect, and then to Volunteer Opportunities, and let us know. Being part of the materials community and networking also ranked high in the survey. ASM continues to offer many ways to get involved—by volunteering to serve on a range of committees and councils, joining our thriving online member community ASM Connect, or by attending one of our many physical or virtual conferences. ASM’s educational opportunities were also cited as an important part of our member services. Our new digital short courses, along with our in-person classroom and lab courses, local chapter courses, and conference programming, provide many options to keep up with the latest developments in materials science and learn new skills to build your career. As you can see, there are many ways to take advantage of your ASM membership to help you grow both personally and professionally. As always, I would enjoy hearing about your experiences as a member and what we could do to enhance it. Thank you! Ron Aderhold, Acting Managing Director, ASM ron.aderhold@asminternational.org Aderhold ASM and its Affiliate Societies Seek Student Board Members We’re looking for Material Advantage student members to provide insights and ideas to ASM and its Affiliate Society Boards. We are pleased to announce the continuation of our successful Student Board Member programs. Each Society values the input and participation of students and is looking for their insights and ideas. 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 ASM Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society • Attend one board meeting (fall 2021) • Participate in three teleconferences • Term begins October 1 ASM Failure Analysis Society • Attend one board meeting (fall 2021) • Participate in three teleconferences • Term begins October 1 ASM Heat Treating Society • Attend one board meeting (fall 2021) • Participate in two teleconferences • Term begins October 1 ASM International Metallographic Society • Attend one board meeting (fall 2021) • Participate in monthly teleconferences • Term begins October 1 ASM International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies • Attend one board meeting (spring 2022) • Participate in three teleconferences • Receive a one-year complimentary membership in Material Advantage • Term begins October 1 ASM Thermal Spray Society • Attend one board meeting in the U.S. (fall 2022) • Participate in three teleconferences • Receive a one-year complimentary membership in Material Advantage • Term begins October 1 Application deadline extended to April 30. Visit asminternational.org/students/student-board-memberprograms for complete form and rules. MD CORNER
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