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 2 7 6 Congratulations to these ASM Chapters celebrating milestones of serving local members! Mohawk Valley—75 Years Purdue—75 years Thank you for your commitment! We look forward to celebrating your future success! CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS Mohawk Valley Tours Trenton Technology Members of the ASM Mohawk Valley Chapter toured Trenton Technology’smanufacturing facility inUtica, N.Y., on May 17. During the tour, Ed Wheeler, director of manufacturing engineering, explained how the company manufactures printed circuit assemblies for commercial, government, and defense contractors. With 100% U.S.-based design, engineering, manufacturing, and technical support, combined with a long-term business strategy, Trenton has not been seriously affected by recent supply chain disruptions. Based on its advanced engineering and impressive facility, Chapter representatives called the company a “hidden gem of technology” in the Mohawk Valley. THE FACE OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING This profile series features members from around the world at all stages in their careers. Here we speak with Amy Elliott, 3D printing scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville, Tenn. What part of your job do you like most? I love the part of my job where I get to mentor younger staff. I love seeing the lightbulbs go on in their eyes when we have meaningful discussions. What is your greatest professional achievement? I would have to say I am most proud of all the patents and licenses I’ve gotten over my short career. I feel truly lucky to be involved on so many high-performing teams that develop useful technology. I’ve also been fortunate to be honored with a life-sized, 3D-printed statue of myself, which was displayed along with 120 other statues of women in STEM at the Smithsonian Castle in D.C. earlier this year. What is your engineering background? I have a B.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University and Virginia Tech, respectively. What attracted you to engineering? I love being able to problem-solve with machines. Building a machine to basically “do my bidding” is one of the biggest thrills out there! Did you ever consider doing something elsewith your life besides engineering? I am interested in producing kids STEM shows. I think that would be a lot of fun! I have some experience being on TV with the shows The Big Brain Theory and Outrageous Acts of Science, so I feel I could navigate that world. Best career advice, given or received: My best advice is to work hard and be nice! And help others when you can. Last podcast listened to? The Sound of Science podcast fromOak Ridge National Laboratory. Favorite motto: When you work hard, you’ll be prepared when opportunities come your way. Tell us about your involvement with ASM International, why are you a member? I have always thoroughly enjoyed attending local chapter meetings, getting to know my fellow materials enthusiElliott asts, and hearing about exceptional work being done locally in the materials space. The ASM community has been one of the warmest, most welcoming professional societies I have experienced. Do you know someone who should be featured in an upcoming Face of Materials Engineering profile? Contact Vicki Burt at vicki.burt@asminternational.org. The ASMMohawk Valley Chapter toured Utica’s Trenton Technology in May.
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