HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | JULY/AUGUST 2024 65 of activities and the vibrant backdrop of our city’s finest venues, this promises to be an unforgettable experience. Let’s make the most of every conversation, every presentation, and every moment spent together. Whether at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Dome, or the Awards Banquet, let’s create memories, build relationships, and inspire each other to reach new heights. I look forward to connecting with you at the event! Highlights of IMAT and IFHTSE can be found in this issue of AM&P on pages 33-34. Carrie Wilson Interim Executive Director, ASM International carrie.wilson@asminternational.org 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. (2021 winner shown below.) 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. FROM THE FOUNDATION Nurturing Future Innovators at Eisenman Camp My journey in materials science began at the Colorado School of Mines, where I earned a B.S. in metallurgical and materials engineering. After graduation, I worked at Tinker Air Force Base in materials characterization and failure analysis. In 2011, I attended a class by Frauke Hogue at the ASM International Dome, where I learned about the Eisenman Materials Camp. By summer 2012, I joined the mentor team, a dedicated group of professionals from various fields of materials science, mentoring high school students selected through an application process. Since then, I’ve been involved in 15 materials camps across the U.S. and France. My passion for materials science ignited during my freshman year at Mines. A chance to work in the school’s foundry experimenting with sand and lost wax casting confirmed my calling. My career milestones include transitioning to failure analysis, returning to Mines for my master’s degree, and diving into metal additive manufacturing. Currently at EOS North America I contribute to a research and development team in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, establishing a robust laboratory from the ground up. Teaching has always been a natural extension of my love for knowledge, starting as a peer leader at Mines and later as a resident assistant. Volunteering with the Society of Women Engineers and other professional societies further honed my teaching skills. However, my most profound teaching experiences began at the Eisenman camp, where I learned to break down complex topics for students from diverse backgrounds. The materials camps have been profoundly rewarding. Every year I eagerly return, reinvigorated by the dedication of our mentors and the bright minds of our students. Witnessing their lightbulb moments where something clicks and they see the world differently is the ultimate reward. One memorable camp experience involves watching students transform from struggling with technical vocabulary to becoming confident communicators by the end. The joy on their faces when mundane objects become fascinating under a microscope is priceless, highlighting the camp’s impact on nurturing curiosity and analytical thinking. The ASM Materials Education Foundation’s programs benefit students, mentors, and the broader community, fostering a more informed public about the significance of materials science. As a curriculum leader at Eisenman, I’ve FROM THE FOUNDATION Drake
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