ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | OCTOBER 2023 36 Shape Memory & Superelastic Technologies SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR SMST FOUNDERS’ GRANT The International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST), an affiliate society of ASM International, is seeking applications for the 2024 SMST Founders’ Grant. The intent of the SMST Founders’ Grant is to provide funding for early, exploratory research related to shape memory and superelasticity. It is expected that the funds will be used as a “seed grant,” to test a concept and lay a foundation for obtaining further funding from industry or government agencies. The grant, which was endowed in 2019 by Dr. T.W. Duerig, FASM, includes a stipend up to $50,000 over two years. For more information visit smst.asminternational.org or email carrie.wilson@asminternational.org. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2024. SMST SEEKS BOARD NOMINATIONS SMST is seeking nominations for one president, one vice-president/finance officer who serve two-year terms and two directors who serve three-year terms. Terms begin October 1, 2024. Any member of SMST in good standing is encouraged to nominate themselves or another member for one of these positions. The incumbents may also seek reappointment by notifying the SMST Awards and Nominations Committee Chair, Othmane Benafan, FASM, at othmane.benafan@nasa.gov. For more information on eligibility and how to submit a nomination, visit the SMST website at smst.asminternational.org. Nominations are due March 1, 2024. SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR SMST STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS SMST is seeking applicants for its student board member position. Students must be a registered undergraduate or graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year and must be studying or involved in research in an area closely related to shape memory and superelastic technologies. For more information on eligibility and benefits, visit smst.asminternational.org. Nominations are due March 1, 2024. SHAPE MEMORY SOCIETY NEWS 4 www.masterbond.com Need an adhesive for your MEDICAL DEVICE? Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA ∙ +1.201.343.8983 ∙ main masterbond.com Our products meet USP Class VI for biocompatibility & ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity We are ready to help with adhesive solutions for established and new medical device manufacturers We O er epoxies, silicones, light curing compounds for bonding, sealing, coating, potting & encapsulating
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