HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | OCTOBER 2023 53 EMERGING PROFESSIONALS national.org, and click on Membership & Networking and Society Awards. For additional information, contact Mary Anne Jerson at 440.671.387 or email maryanne.jerson@ asminternational.org. Seeking Nominations for EDFAS Awards The ASM Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society (EDFAS) established two awards to recognize the accomplishments of its members. The awards will be given at ISTFA 2024. Nominate a worthy colleague today! EDFAS Lifetime Achievement Award The EDFAS Lifetime Achievement Award was established by the EDFAS Board of Directors in 2015 to recognize leaders in the EDFAS community who have devoted their time, knowledge, and abilities to the advancement of the electronic device failure analysis industry. EDFAS President’s Award The EDFAS President’s Award recognizes exceptional service to EDFAS and the electronic device failure analysis community. Examples of such service include committee service, service on the board of directors, organization of conferences or symposia, development of education courses, and student and general public outreach. While any member of EDFAS is expected to further the Society’s goals through service, this award recognizes those who provide an exceptional amount of effort in their service to the Society. Nomination deadline for both awards is March 1, 2024. For rules and nomination forms, visit the EDFAS website at edfas.org, click on Membership & Networking and then Society Awards, or contact Mary Anne Jerson at 440.671.3877 or maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org. Jerke EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Sharing Perspectives at IMAT The Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) is returning to IMAT with double the speakers and more fun-filled sessions! After a huge success at last year’s Perspectives for Emerging Professionals Symposium, we are looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones in Detroit for IMAT 2023 on October 16-19. The third annual in-person International Materials, Applications & Technologies (IMAT) conference will be co-located with Heat Treat 2023 and the Motion + Power Technology Expo. IMAT 2023 will feature technical sessions organized by the ASM Programming Committees, AeroMat Committee, IDEA Committee, Emerging Professionals Committee, as well as other ASM-affiliated societies in addition to informational courses, keynotes, networking events, and an exhibit floor. This year, EPC has a full lineup of speakers ready to pass on valuable knowledge to our emerging professionals. I am pleased to serve as the host of our nine-session symposium, which includes invited speakers spanning from Ph.D. candidates to industry professionals to college professors. In addition, our committee members will be hosting an open table forum. The speakers will be sharing their life stories with a focus on navigating the world of materials science and engineering. The afternoon sessions will include an interactive open forum on professional development with themes such as networking, job hunting, career planning, and “ace the interview” tips. Here, EPC members will facilitate and guide discussions as needed, with several prepared icebreaker questions. Consider attending the Perspectives for Emerging Professionals Symposium at IMAT 2023 if you are an emerging professional or a student. For emerging professionals, this symposium provides an opportunity to keep up to date in the field of materials science and engineering. It is a great chance to be introduced to new topics, learn more about what your peers are working on, and network with potential future collaborators, mentors, and friends. For students, our symposium is a glimpse into what your future in the materials world may look like after graduation and a wonderful opportunity to meet students at other universities. For everyone else, IMAT 2023 is a platform to remain current with advances in the field and stay connected through in-person collaboration, while welcoming emerging professionals to the materials community. The Emerging Professionals Committee cannot wait to see everyone, and we hope you consider stopping by room 411BC on Monday at IMAT 2023 in Detroit for our Perspectives for Emerging Professionals Symposium! To stay up to date on the latest news about IMAT 2023, check out the website at imatevent.org and follow ASM International on social media. Madilyn Jerke Boeing, St. Louis EPC Symposium Chair
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