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About the 1997 TMS Annual Meeting: Lunchtime Functions



February 9-13 · 1997 TMS ANNUAL MEETING · Orlando, Florida

Orlando '97 When the technical sessions break for lunch during the 1997 TMS Annual Meeting, there's no need for attendees to return to the hotel--several customary lunchtime functions are scheduled to accommodate everyone's needs. Many of the functions include meals (ranging from brown bag lunches to sit-down meals) as well as tutorial lectures, guest speakers, award-winning lectures, and/or award presentations.

Special Honorary Luncheon

Topic: Recent Advances in Fracture
Honoring: Professor Emeritus Frank A. McClintock
When: Monday, February 10, 12:00 noon

Young Leaders Tutorial Luncheon Lecture

Topic: Is the Use of Advanced Materials in Sports Unethical?
Sponsored by: TMS Young Leaders Committee
Presented by: Dr. F.H. (Sam) Froes
When: Monday, February 10, 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m.--lunch accompanies the symposium.

Tutorial Luncheon Lecture

Topic: Traditional Japanese Metalwork Techniques--Esthetics and Technology Transfer
Sponsored by: TMS Continuing Education Committee
Presented by: Michael R. Notis
When: Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m.--lunch accompanies the symposium.

Extraction and Processing Division Luncheon

Topic: Iron Carbide, a New Route to Continuous Steelmaking
Presented by: Dr. Gordon H. Geiger
When: Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 noon

1997 Extraction and Processing Distinguished Lecturer

Topic: Metal Extraction From Ores by Heap Leaching
Presented by: Dr. Robert W. Bartlett
When: Tuesday, February 11, 1:45 p.m.

Light Metals Division Luncheon

Topic: Growing Faith in Individualism--Prospect for Change in Australian Workplaces
Presented by: Dr. Grant Thorne
When: Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 noon

1997 Institute of Metals Lecture and Robert F. Mehl Medalist

Topic: The Role of Particles Nanosized From Nanostructured Materials to Environmental Problems
Presented by: Dr. Miguel Jose Yacaman
When: Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 noon

Registration Information

If you need additional information, please call the TMS Continuing Education Committee at (724) 776-9000 ext. 213 or 226. To register for a lecture, please use the Registration Form online. All luncheons and lectures will be held at the Clarion Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Florida.

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