HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | SEPTEMBER 2025 81 As for what’s next? We’d love to see a Year 3 camp, keep evolving the curriculum, and—hey ASM Foundation—how about a branded STEM van for our road trips? Scott Spohler and Brianna Richardson ASM Master Teachers EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Young Professionals Host Events at IMAT IMAT 2025 is just around the corner, and the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) is excited to host another dynamic Perspectives for Emerging Professionals symposium. We are looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new colleagues in Detroit, October 20–23. This year’s symposium will feature seven invited speakers sharing insights tailored to emerging professionals across a wide range of topics. Highlights include: • “From Lab to Launch: Navigating a Career in Aerospace Materials” by Punnathat Bordeenithikasem of Machina Labs Inc., an EPC alumnus • “Finding Materials Science and Engineering Careers in the U.S. Federal Government” by Erik Mueller, FASM, National Transportation Safety Board • “The Moves We Make: Career Transitions for an Engineer” by Daniel P. Dennies, FASM, DMS Inc. These presentations will take place on Monday, October 20, in Room 312AB (Huntington Place). On Tuesday morning, EPC members will host a pop-in, pop-out office hour (10:30–11:50 a.m. in Room 312AB)—a great opportunity for informal networking, career discussions, and resume feedback ahead of the Exhibit Hall events. For more seasoned ASM members, don’t miss the chance to support student competitors in events like DomesDay, HTS Strong Bar, and the Fluxtrol Student Research Competition. We’d love to see you at the office hour, too—especially our fellow EPC alumni. Students, get ready for a fantastic IMAT Passport experience that connects you with all the student-focused events throughout the conference. The EPC can’t wait to see everyone in Detroit for IMAT 2025! For the latest updates, visit imatevent.org. Holden Hyer Oak Ridge National Laboratory CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS Cleveland Celebrates Awards Night at the Dome The ASM Cleveland Chapter was honored to host Amber Black, FASM, additive manufacturing (AM) team leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory and an ASM board member, on May 19 at ASM Headquarters. Black presented an enlightening talk under the Dome on high energy density welding and electron beam AM. ASM President Navin Manjooran and Veronica Becker, ASM executive director, were also in attendance. EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Hyer Amber Black, center, and Chapter officers, from left: Laura Wilson (secretary), David Scannapieco (chair), Bob Carter (vice chair), and Jeremy Isler (treasurer). From left: David Scannapieco (Chapter chair) presents the 2025 Chapter Award of Distinction to Ryan Paul of GrafTech International. Paul was also recognized for his service as chair in 2024-2025.
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