HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 40 form and can be submitted by a chapter, council, committee, HTS member, or an affiliate society. The HTS A&N Committee may consider any HTS member, including those who have served on the HTS Board previously. For more information on eligibility and for a copy of the nomination form, visit the HTS website at asminternational. org/web/hts. International Metallographic Society (IMS) is seeking nominations for candidates for the IMS board of directors. Any IMS members in good standing are encouraged to nominate themselves or another member for any of these positions. Current board members whose terms are expiring may be eligible for nomination and possible reelection on an equal basis with any other candidate. For more information on eligibility and how to submit a nomination, visit the IMS website at asminternational.org/ web/ims. International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST) is seeking nominations to fill one president, one vice president for a two-year term, and two board member positions for a three-year term. Any member of SMST in good standing is encouraged to nominate themselves or another member for one of these positions. For more information on eligibility and how to submit a nomination, visit the SMST website at asminternational.org/web/smst. Thermal Spray Society (TSS) is seeking nominations to fill one vice president, one secretary for a two-year term, and three board member positions for a three-year term. Nominees must be a member of TSS and must be endorsed by five TSS members. Board members whose terms are expiring may be eligible for nomination and possible reelection on an equal basis with any other nominee. For more information on eligibility and for a copy of the nomination form, visit the TSS website at asminternational. org/web/tss. STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS ASM and its Af liate Societies Seek Student Board Members We’re looking for Material Advantage student members to provide insights and ideas to ASM and its Affiliate Society Boards. We are pleased to announce the continuation of our successful Student Board Member programs. Each Society values the input and participation of students and is looking for their insights and ideas. An opportunity like no other! • Expenses to attend meetings paid for by the respective Society • Take an active role in shaping the future of your professional Society • Actively participate in your professional Society’s board meetings • Gain leadership skills to enhance your career • Add a unique experience to your resume • Represent Material Advantage and speak on behalf of students • Work with leading professionals in the field The student board member term for ASM International begins June 1 and requires attendance at four board meetings. Terms for all the Affiliate Societies begin October 1 and require attendance at one board meeting and various teleconferences. Application deadline is April 1, 2024. Visit asminternational.org/students/student-board-member-programs for complete form and rules. HTS Award Deadline ASM HTS/Bodycote Best Paper in Heat Treating Contest The ASM Heat Treating Society established the Best Paper in Heat Treating Award in 1997 to recognize a paper that represents advancement in heat treating technology, promotes heat treating in a substantial way, or represents a clear advancement in managing the business of heat treating. The award, endowed by Bodycote Thermal ProcessNorth America, is open to all students, in full time or part time education, at universities (or their equivalent) or colleges. Students who have graduated within the past three years and whose paper describes work completed while an undergraduate or post graduate student are also eligible. The winner will receive a plaque and a check for $2500. Paper submission deadline is March 1. To view rules for eligibility and paper submission, visit the Heat Treating Society website at hts.asminternational. 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. (continued from page 39)
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