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SPOTLIGHT DOWNLOADS Webcast: “Introductory Remarks and Overview on “Accelerating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation for Global Competitiveness”, Kevin Hemker, Johns Hopkins University, and TMS Public and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Webcast: “Computational Materials Science for Innovation ”, James B. Roberto, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Webcast: “Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME): The Next Big Thing”, by John Allison, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Michigan

P & GA Congressional Visit Days 2004 Summary

The following summarizes the 2004 Congressional visit held on March 3-4, 2004, in Washington D.C.

In 2004, TMS sent five representatives as part of the Federation of Materials Societies delegation to Congressional Visits Day. In all, more than 200 scientists and engineers participated in the event, including materials community representatives from the American Association for Crystal Growth, the American Welding Society, and ASM International.

This group visited 32 Congressional offices, emphasizing the need for continued federal support of science and technology research and development and science and technology education programs, even in times of budget constraints.

Participants answered questions from members of Congress and their staffs, urged House and Senate members to join their respective research and development caucuses, and committed to following up the annual Washington visits with continuing contact with representatives and senators in their home districts.

The FMS delegation meets with Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) (standing, far left) to discuss materials R&D and education during Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day, March 3-4, 2004.