HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | APRIL 2024 62 INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORNER Continuing Education and Job Training: How Can ASM Help You? Now that it is April, many students are thinking about taking a break from education for the summer. At ASM, however, we are going strong with education programming. ASM International provides accredited continuing education and certificate programs through IACET, offering immersive hands-on learning experiences tailored to elevate performance and drive advancements in the materials science industry. Collaborating with industry manufacturers and subject matter experts, ASM delivers comprehensive training that emphasizes fundamental principles alongside cutting-edge equipment and state-of-the-art laboratories. Our education department offers in-person courses at the Dome, on-site courses at other locations, and online, self-study, and digital short courses. Our goal is to provide the right solution for the specific need. ASM’s commitment to hands-on learning ensures participants acquire practical skills directly applicable to their jobs, facilitating an immediate impact. Positioned to meet the evolving demands of the materials science industry, ASM offers a diverse array of learning opportunities including classroom, laboratory, virtual, and self-study courses. With over 50 specialized modules covering various materials disciplines, from Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist and Basics of Heat Treating to in-depth explorations of mechanical testing, superalloys, corrosion, and failure analysis, ASM ensures a robust educational experience for a wide spectrum of learners. Moreover, ASM is equipped to customize any course to suit the training needs of organizations, offering on-site and virtual training for enhanced convenience. Participants gain unparalleled access to industry expertise through ASM’s network of instructors and collaborators, enabling them to learn from leading professionals and stay updated with the latest trends and practices. ASM courses also provide a unique platform for networking with industry colleagues, facilitating valuable connections, sharing experiences, and collaboratively finding solutions to common challenges. Check out the new course coming this May, ASM’s Metal Additive Manufacturing and Thermal Processing, encompassing historical progression, AM processes, classifications, and applications. As we move forward with new and updated education offerings, we want to hear from you. If you have a need, please let us know so that we can find the best option available—or perhaps customize a solution for your organization. We are always looking to improve and expand our education content in ways that will help our members achieve their career goals. How can we help you? Carrie Wilson Interim Executive Director, ASM International carrie.wilson@asminternational.org EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Symposium Addresses Power of Mentorship We are excited for IMAT 2024 in Cleveland, taking place from September 30 to October 3. The ASM Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) is once again pleased to present the Perspectives for Emerging Professionals symposium where we will host speakers to address this year’s theme: Our Impacts to the Materials World. This year’s EPC symposium invites the ASM community—whether emerging or senior— to discuss the profound influence of mentorship and innovation within our field. EPC hopes to showcase the journeys of our most trusted materials experts, entrepreneurs, educators, and student leaders. What may seem like routine work often compounds into extraordinary effects, and the EPC is excited to present a selection of stories to inspire both discussion and familiar chuckles in the work we do. Additionally, we invite early career professionals within the ASM community to engage with the EPC. ASM emerging professionals enjoy benefits including discounted ASM membership dues, rich community access and networking opportunities, as well as tools to advance your career. And if you are a passionate leader in the materials community, then we invite you to apply to join the EPC to create new opportunities for the rising generation of the global materials workforce. Learn more here: asminternational.org/ membership/emerging-professionals. Join us for the EPC symposium later this year at IMAT 2024. For more information, contact Ho Lun Chan at hc4ry@ virginia.edu. See you in Cleveland! Andrew Kitahara Materials Engineer, Analytical Mechanics Associates Wilson Kitahara INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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