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 | J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 6 6 Winners of the First ASM Materials Student Challenge Announced The ASM Materials Education Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the first ASM Materials Challenge for Students. First prize goes to Steven Gidaro of Floyd E. Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, Va., for his “Testing Rig” entry. He receives $500 and a certificate. Second prize goes to Scout Skaggs of Granbury High School, Granbury, Texas, for his “A Hybrid Bioplastic and Its Properties” entry. He receives $300 and a certificate. Third prize goes to Noah Quick and Jackson Speerhas of Landstown High School, Virginia Beach, Va., for their “Testing the Strength of 3D Printed Objects” entry. They receive $200 and a certificate. The ASM Materials Challenge for Students was launched in fall 2020, open to all U.S. high school students to exhibit their knowledge of materials science and engineering. Challenge specifics include: • Students should build something with their own hands, e.g., a testing or measurement device for structural comparison of materials for a specific purpose. • The device should be testing using data that can be shown. • Findings should be presented in a two-page essay and in a three-minute video aimed at middle school students. Congratulations to these inaugural winners! WOMEN IN ENGINEERING This profile series introduces materials scientists from around the world who happen to be females. Here we speak with Caitlin Walde, senior materials engineer, Solvus Global, Worcester, Mass., and Boston Chapter Chair. What part of your job do you like most? I love the variety. I work with a variety of materials for a variety of applications with a variety of customers and colleagues. No day is ever boring and there’s something new and exciting every day. Did you ever consider doing something elsewith your life besides engineering? Never! Both of my parents are engineers and I excelled at math and science in grade school, so I never gave anything other than engineering another thought. It was just a matter of which field of engineering. What is the best career advice you’ve received? The best advice I’ve been given is to be stubborn about your goals and flexible about your methods. That really resonates with me from my experiences training for races and is something I can translate into my professional career. Walde EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Compelling EPC Session at IMAT Punnathat Bordeenithikasem, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology IMAT 2021 Session Organizer, Perspectives for Emerging Materials Professionals As we transition from the unprecedented times of the global pandemic toward normalcy, ASM is planning its first ever in-person International Materials, Applications, & Technologies (IMAT) conference and exhibition. Co-located with the Heat Treating Society Con- ference, IMAT 2021will be held in St. Louis, September 13-16. IMAT 2021 will feature technical sessions organized by the ASM Programming Committees, AeroMat Committee, Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC), as well as other ASM affiliated societies, in addition to informational courses, keynotes, networking events, and an exhibit floor. The EPC symposium for IMAT 2021 titled “Perspectives for Emerging Materials Professionals” consists of nine invited speakers at different points in their careers, spanning from academia to industry to intellectual property law. The speakers are asked to share their life stories navigating the world of materials science and engineering and provide insight to the emerging professionals regarding their own career paths. The symposium ends with a panel discussion where the speakers collectively answer questions from the audience. For the emerging professional, IMAT 2021 will provide the opportunity to keep up to date with the field of materials science and engineering in both the technical aspects and networking. It is a great chance to get introduced to new topics, learn more about what your peers are working on, and meet people who may become future collaborators, mentors, and friends. For students, IMAT 2021 is a glimpse into the materials world beyond the degree. Talking to conference attendees who represent multiple universities, companies, and institutions will offer key insights into what the future can hold. For all other attendees, IMAT 2021 is a wonderful occasion to remain current and connected, especially as we move forward from the aftermath of COVID-19. To see the latest news about IMAT 2021, visit imatevent.org or follow ASM International on social media. Bordeenithikasem EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
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