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Nanotechnology Focus for September JOM
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New Issue is Now On-Line
Posted on:
09/04/2008...
The September issue of JOM is now on-line. This month, the journal focuses on nanotechnology, exploring the following topics:
- Magneto-electric Nanostructures
- Materials and Coatings for Energetics
- Twinning in Nano-metals
The complete issue of JOM can be read on-line in either page-turning or pdf format by all TMS members. In addition, this month's issue features the free, on-line article, "Materials and Processing for Lithium-ion Batteries" by Claus Daniel, which can be viewed by all web users.
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SEPTEMBER JOM
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MS&T Session Examines New NMAB Reports
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ICME and Materials for Military Applications Discussed at October Conference
Posted on:
09/03/2008...
Recently the National Materials Advisory Board (NMAB) of the U.S. National Academies identified two reports of interest to the materials science and engineering community: Managing Materials for a Twenty-First Century Military and Integrated Computational Materials Engineering: A Transformational Discipline for Improved Competitiveness and National Security.
The results of both reports will be discussed at a special session during the Materials Science & Technology 2008 (MS&T'08) conference, which will take place October 5–9 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Registration for MS&T'08 is open through September 26, and the preliminary conference program is now on-line.
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MS&T'08
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How Could Universities Improve Gender Equity in MSE Departments?
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JOM Asks Readers to Weigh In
Posted on:
08/28/2008...
At a recent conference on gender equity in university materials science and engineering (MSE) departments, participants agreed that women are under-represented among MSE faculty. What do you think universities should do to improve the situation?
- Actively seek diverse pools of candidates for faculty positions
- Require training on gender bias for all involved in tenure and promotion decisions
- Institute mentoring for young female faculty
- Adopt family-friendly policies and ensure that faculty are not penalized for using them
- Do nothing and let things sort themselves out naturally
Submit your vote, see how others responded, and engage in discussion through the following link.
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CAST YOUR VOTE
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These are the latest discussion threads opened at Discussions@TMS
- QUESTION: What "best practice" recommendations would you make to TMS?
Posted: 2008-08-28; Views: 74
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- JOM ARTICLE: "Best Practice" Governance Requirements and the TMS Response: Revised Bylaws Ready for Your Vote
Posted: 2008-08-28; Views: 164
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- PODCAST: Best Practices for TMS
Posted: 2008-08-28; Views: 89
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- POLL: How Could Universities Improve Gender Equity in MSE Departments?
Posted: 2008-08-19; Views: 765
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- QUESTION: Will the quest for energy and environmental sustainability attract significantly more young people to MSE?
Posted: 2008-07-30; Views: 314
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Each month, 2008 TMS President Diran Apelian will discuss issues of relevance to the society through a new on-line TMS President Blog and Podcast Zone.
In September, Apelian reviews possible changes to the way TMS is governed. For months after the TMS 2008 Annual Meeting, a committee reviewed the TMS bylaws and other governing documents, looking for areas that were crying out for an update. The proposed changes were considered by the Board of Directors in July, and now members need to voice their opinions. Apelian’s blog offers details on the bylaw changes and other rule changes needed to comply with the law and with members’ changing needs.
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- JOM Author Deadline
Sept. 3: Topic: Phase Transformations
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- REWAS 2008
Sept. 15: Advance Registration Deadline
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- Young Leader Int'l Scholar
Sept. 15: Award Applications Due [MORE]
- JOM Author Deadline
Oct. 1: Topic: Characterization and Analysis
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- Young Leader Professional Development Award
Oct. 15: Award Applications Due [MORE]
- Society-Level Honors & Awards
Oct. 31: Nominations Due [MORE]
- PMP III Conference
November 3: Advance Registration Deadline [MORE]
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