HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | MAY/JUNE 2024 57 International Metallographic Contest at IMAT Deadline September 13 The International Metallographic Contest (IMC), an annual contest cosponsored by the International Metallographic Society (IMS) and ASM International to advance the science of microstructural analysis, will be held at IMAT 2024 in Cleveland, September 30 – October 3. Five different classes of competition cover all fields of optical and electron microscopy: Class 1: Light Microscopy—All Materials Class 2: Electron Microscopy—All Materials Class 3: Student Entries—All Materials (Undergraduate Students Only) Class 4: Artistic Microscopy (Color)—All Materials Class 5: Artistic Microscopy (Black & White)—All Materials Best-In-Show receives the most prestigious award available in the field of metallography, the Jacquet-Lucas Award, which includes a cash prize of $3000. For a complete description of the rules, tips for creating a winning entry, and judging guidelines, visit asminternational.org/ ims/membership/imc or contact IMC chair, Ellen Rabenberg, at ellen.m.rabenberg@nasa.gov. Seeking Nominations for Thermal Spray Hall of Fame The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993 by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, recognizes and honors outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the science, technology, practice, education, management, and advancement of thermal spray. For a copy of the rules, nomination link request, and list of previous recipients, visit tss.asminternational.org or contact maryanne.jerson@asminternational.org. Nominations are due September 30. EMERGING PROFESSIONALS ASM Materials Venture Challenge Wednesday, October 2 | 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall – Challenge Area Attention, aspiring innovators! The first annual student entrepreneurial competition will be held at IMAT 2024 co- located with IFHTSE World Congress in Cleveland. This is an incredible opportunity for students and emerging professionals to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit. Organized by ASM International, this competition is all about nurturEMERGING PROFESSIONALS ing your ideas and ventures in the materials science and engineering field. This is your chance to take your startup venture to the next level. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to compete and make a real impact in the world of materials science. Embrace the challenge and let your creativity shine. Submit your proposal today! The team submission deadline is May 29. All applications will be reviewed, but only 15 teams will be selected to participate. Finalists will be chosen and notified in early July. The winner of the competition will receive the following: • 1st place: $2500 • 2nd place: $1500 • 3rd place: $1000 THE FACE OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING This profile series features members from around the world at all stages in their careers. Here we speak with Timothy Lee Conrad, senior materials scientist with Ormco in Brea, California. What part of your job do you like most? I love that by working in the medical device field I can improve the quality of life for people through materials science. Medical devices are made from many different materials: ceramics, metals, plastics, electronic materials, and composites, and new materials are constantly being used and developed. I really enjoy learning about new materials and how they interact with and can influence biological processes. What is your engineering background? I have a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Notre Dame du lac. I have worked in the medical device field my entire career, from my internships in undergrad, through my work in industry, in my Ph.D. work, and then back to industry again. I have experience with orthopedic implants, spinal implants, neural stimulators, dental devices, and orthodontic devices. Currently, I am back in the orthodontic field creating new devices to improve oral health and smiles. I was one of those students who took five years to complete their undergrad degree and then worked for two years in industry before getting my Ph.D. I think it is Conrad
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