HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | APRIL 2025 58 ASM and its Affiliate 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 in-person meetings and one virtual meeting. Terms for all the Affiliate Societies begin October 1 and require attendance at one board meeting and various teleconferences. Application deadline is May 19. Visit asminter- national.org/students/student-board-member-programs for complete form and rules. International Metallographic Contest at IMAT Deadline September 26 The International Metallographic Contest (IMC), an annual contest cosponsored by the International Metallo- graphic Society (IMS) and ASM International to advance the science of microstructural analysis, will be held at IMAT 2025 in Detroit, October 20-23. 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/ FROM THE FOUNDATION membership/imc or contact IMC chair, Ellen Rabenberg, at ellen.m.rabenberg@nasa.gov. FROM THE FOUNDATION Help Shape the Future of STEM This summer, the ASM Materials Education Foundation (MEF) is launching a groundbreaking initiative: our firstever ASM Materials Semiconductor Camp. The semiconductor industry in Ohio and across the country is rapidly growing, creating an urgent demand for a skilled workforce. This project addresses the talent gap by equipping teachers with knowledge and tools to inspire students toward careers in materials science and semiconductors. The core curriculum of the Materials Camp will remain the same, providing hands-on, materials-based learning, but we will dedicate focused time to the semiconductor industry, highlighting relevant materials, processes, and career pathways. We are so grateful for our partners who are helping with the content: EDFAS, Global Foundries, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Lorain County Community College. This program will inspire thousands of students to explore STEM pathways, addressing workforce shortages in the semiconductor sector and helping build a skilled, future-ready talent pipeline. ASM MEF will also be hosting the Teacher Institute Materials Camp here at the Dome. This program is tailored for high school and middle school educators from Title 1 schools and those serving underrepresented students in STEM. Beyond the week at the Dome, these teachers will receive year-round professional development, resources, IMC 2024 Jacquet-Lucas winning poster by Adrian Herges from Saarland University, Germany. Wilson
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