2000 TMS Student Award Recipients

“The membership in TMS gives me exposure to life as a materials professional and to current issues in materials through the society’s technical journal, JOM. I am also looking forward to attending the conference next March, which has been made possible through the scholarship award. Attending such a conference will be a new experience for me, and I think I will learn a lot about the role of materials scientists and engineers in industry as well as in academia. Finally, I am very grateful to the society for their support of my education through this scholarship.”

“TMS membership allows me to begin my professional career as an engineer while still in school. Through publications and conferences, I will learn more about my field, keep up with current technology, and gain direction for my career goals. Most of all, receiving the TMS/ EMPMD Gilbert Chin Award has renewed my faith that I can attain the goals I set for myself.”

“It is a great honor for me to accept the TMS/EPD scholarship award. This award greatly encourages me to pursue a career in the field of materials engineering while striving for excellence in the classroom and in the working environment. Obtaining this award has helped me gain a great deal of confidence and maturity, which I believe to be very beneficial for my future career.”

“I am very pleased to accept the award. It provides tremendous financial help. In addition, it is a great honor to be recognized by an international organization.”

Light Metals Division Scholarship
Bert W. Cantu, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

“Both the LMD Scholarship and my TMS membership help reinforce the benefits that are acquired from hard work and determination. The materials industry is a very complex and competitive world. In order to be competitive, one must keep up to date with advances in technology. With this scholarship, it is my intent to pursue advanced publications and other information to help give myself the added edge to succeed. Also, a special thank you must be conveyed to my departmental professors for my accomplishments thus far.”

“As a recipient of the LMD/TMS scholarship for 2000, I am very excited to pursue a career in materials science and engineering. I appreciate the warm welcome to this field and I look forward to contributing to TMS in the future.”

“I believe that becoming a member of TMS is a good way to begin an engineering career because it brings me up to date with the new research in the materials industry. I am grateful to receive a TMS scholarship; it enables me to focus on my studies without having to worry about financial problems. Maybe, in the future, being a TMS member will give me the opportunity to meet other engineers by attending conferences and other meetings.”

“I am honored to receive this prestigious award. In recognizing my accomplishments and efforts, the award will also help me in my education, allowing me to further contribute to the field of materials science and engineering. My membership in TMS has given me this opportunity as well as various opportunities to expand my knowledge of materials.”

“Winning the SMD scholarship is a great honor. I am very appreciative of the society’s faith in me. I hope to earn that trust with continued scholarship and interest in metallurgy.”

“Throughout my university career TMS membership provided me with a view of the industry I was about to enter, allowing me to make an informed decision on what areas of interest I should concentrate on. This perspective was provided through the supply of free JOM publications to the university and significant funding opportunities for field trips. Now that I enter into the field and pursue a career in materials engineering this award gives me confidence in my endeavors.”

Undergraduate Outstanding Student Paper
Second Place: Jonathan Thomas, Drexel University

“My TMS membership connects me with professionals in the materials industry. After graduation, the membership will continue my learning and keep me up to date on many areas of research. This award is graciously accepted with an eagerness to be a part of the TMS conference in Nashville.”

“It is a great honor to be recognized by TMS with this award. Without the support and guidance of my advisor, Garry W. Warren, this achievement would not have been possible. This award provides further motivation and encouragement to develop a better job in the future. I shall give God all the credits.”

“It is a pleasant feeling being selected by TMS for this award. I would like to thank my guide, Atul H. Chokshi, for making this possible. Further, I would like to see more of my friends win these prizes from TMS. Finally, I appreciate TMS for its efforts in encouraging students working on the three M’s!”

“It is an honor for me and my university to be selected as the recipient of the TMS Superalloys Scholarship. I thank TMS for this prestigious award. The TMS membership has provided me with many opportunities to keep in touch with the professional world. Thank you, TMS, for your part in taking me closer to the ‘real’ world.”

“This award further motivates and financially supports me to continue learning about superalloys and materials. It also rewards me for being a TMS member and for my intention in life long learning.”