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STRATEGIC PLAN ASM I NT E RNAT I ONA L 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 | M A R C H 2 0 2 2 4 8 On the materials data sciences front, ASM has estab- lished partnerships with Japanese, European, and U.S. industries, as well as governmental (NASA) and academic institutions. ASM’s Digital Task Force is working with ASM’s recently formed committees on Materials Data Management and Analytics; Materials and Processes Modeling; and Resid- ual Stress. Together they are charting new frontiers for ASM in the data sciences, machine learning, and artificial intelli- gence arenas. ASM has a wealth of data to contribute to the interdisciplinary arena. Our potential for providing ASM’s materials information to members of other societies in the engineering, sciences, medical, educational, and disciplines far beyond is embryonic. Even greater is our opportunity to provide educational materials and tools for non-materials experts to use our data. ASM is developing partnerships in the U.K., France, Germany, India, and beyond to advance these areas for future strategic opportunities. As an academic leader with faculty from 16 different disciplines within my department, I clearly see the role that materials play within the engineering, science, med- icine, life sciences, health, social science, humanitarian, environmental, ethics, and educational disciplines, and far beyond. Consequently, it was my greatest pleasure to see that the next highest priority to emerge from our strategic planning discussions was the importance our group placed on Sustainability. We had an immediate opportunity to act on this initiative through a joint webinar last November with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) U.K., spearheaded by John Wolodko, FASM. The event rep- resented the first pilot launch of our new ASM/IOM3 joint membership. ASMmembers can now join IOM3 at a reduced joint membership rate and can access a wealth of programs in the U.K. and Europe. IOM3 has reciprocal relationships with ASM—a benefit to all our members. SUMMARY As we look toward the future, ASM is expanding our horizons globally, interdisciplinarily, and culturally as we embrace our diverse membership. Our digital platforms promise to benefit all. As an ASM member, you have an important role to play in ASM’s future. Please review ASM’s strategic plan at asminternational.org/about/strategicplan and send your comments to asmstrategicplan@asminternational.org. Even better, let us know how you can contribute to our future by serving on one of our committees or as a Society officer. We are excited to hear from you. You are a valued member of our Society and your opinions count. Thank you for your loyal service and for being an important advocate for ASM’s future. I look forward to hear- ing from you and am honored to serve as your President. ASMSTRATEGIC PLAN VISION: To be the leading global resource for materials information. MISSION: To gather, process, and disseminate mate- rials information globally through education, networking, and professional development for members, organizations served by our members, and the materials community at large. ~AM&P ASMDATA ECOSYSTEMLAUNCH Read about Release 1 of the new ASM Data Eco- system and plans for future data product enhance- ments on page 21 in this issue. The product, designed around member insights, is a tangible outgrowth of ASM’s Strategic Plan. Volunteer for Service on an ASM Committee/Council ASM depends on its members to volunteer their time and expertise to carry out themission and vision of the orga- nization, and to keep moving forward in the field of material science and engineering. If you are looking to enrich your ASM experience in a new and rewarding way, now is your chance! We are looking for volunteers for ASM Committee/ Council appointments for 2022-2023. There are limited openings (2-3 per committee/council), and qualifications will be considered. Visit ASM’s Volunteer Center at https://connect.asmint- ernational.org/volunteeropportunities/about-volunteering to view ASM’s committee/council purpose statements, roles and responsibilities, and the open volunteer opportunities available. While there, take a moment to “manage your volunteer profile” so that your expertise and interests can best be matched with the appropriate committee/council for future appointment and interaction as well. Deadline for submitting your interest in volunteering for the open volunteer positions is March 29. For more details contact: christine.hoover@asminternational.org .