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This story appears in The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's student newsletter Professional Preface, vol. 12, no. 1. |
One of the benefits TMS student members enjoy is the opportunity to earn money for college through scholarships and student contests. Scholarships are awarded annually to graduate and undergraduate student members. Following are this year’s winners:
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TMS J. Keith Brimacombe Presidential Scholarship Alissa Johnson, University of Wisconsin |
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“I am extremely honored and grateful to receive the prestigious Keith Brimacombe Presidential Scholarship. I would like to thank TMS for this recognition of my personal accomplishments and efforts. I would also like to thank Dr. Kumar Sridharan and Dr. John H. Perepezko for their invaluable guidance throughout my undergraduate studies. This award has encouraged me to continue my research in the material science field. Additionally, I would like to thank TMS for being supportive of students and providing a vehicle that enables students, scientists, and engineers from all over the world to exchange information and develop professionally.” |
TMS Outstanding Student Paper, Undergraduate Division, 1st Place Rudder Wu, University of British Columbia |
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“It is a tremendous honor to receive the 2005 TMS Outstanding Undergraduate Student Paper Award. Being an undergraduate materials engineering student, I have always been interested in the research field of high-temperature materials. As a first-prize recipient, TMS has recognized my achievements and further strengthened my decision to pursue a graduate study in this area.” |
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TMS Outstanding Student Paper, Undergraduate Division, 2nd Place Katy Lee, Case Western Reserve University |
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Electronic, Magnetic, & Photonic Materials Division Gilbert Chin Scholarship Craig McCann, Pennsylvania State University |
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“It is a great honor to be the recipient of the TMS/EMPMD Gilbert Chin Scholarship. It is wonderful to know that there are professional organizations that genuinely care and are willing to help students. This monetary assistance is very useful to me and my family. It ensures that I have the resources to pursue my interest in the mechanical behavior of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which I believe will be an important aspect of the future in materials science and engineering.” |
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Extraction & Processing Division Scholarship Brady Butler, University of Utah |
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“TMS provides outstanding opportunities to young engineers. TMS publications, scholarships, and student groups provide valuable guidance and the means to break into this competitive industry. It is a great honor to be chosen for this award and I am sure that it will help me in my future endeavors.” |
Extraction & Processing Division Scholarship Veronica Griffith, University of Nevada |
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“First of all, I would like to thank the TMS/EPD scholarship committee for selecting me as an award winner. I feel much honored to know that I was selected out of so many applicants, and I intend to put this scholarship towards pursuing my graduate degree.” |
Extraction & Processing Division Scholarship Robert Laney, University of Alabama |
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“This award represents to me what hard work and determination can accomplish, gifts that I can only attribute to God. I was not the student that scored a 36 on the ACT, but the student who stayed in the library until the early hours of the morning, working hard and trying to succeed. I can only hope this will encourage other students to work hard to achieve their goals.” |
Extraction & Processing Division Scholarship Matt Lyndoe, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
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“I am not only pleased but honored to accept this award. This recognition has reinforced my belief that hard work is rewarded, and has inspired me to continue striving for excellence in such a crucial field as the science of metals. Professional societies like TMS value and encourage students to continue studying and researching, while at the same time assisting them financially to make it possible, knowing we are the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for helping me achieve my professional goals. I am both humbled and grateful.” |
Light Metals Division Scholarship Brandon Kruse, University of Missouri |
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“TMS is a wonderful organization that cares and appreciates the value of education. It is an honor receiving the Light Metals Division scholarship which will contribute to furthering my education.” |
Light Metals Division Scholarship Caleb Roepke, Le Tourneau University |
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“It is an honor and a blessing to receive the TMS Light Metals Division Scholarship. I am excited about the opportunity to finish my undergraduate work in Welding Engineering and pursue a graduate degree in Metallurgical and Materials Science. Thank you for your help in achieving my goals.” |
Light Metals Division Scholarship Tyler Engstrom, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology |
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“It is an honor to accept the LMD scholarship, and I am grateful to TMS for its devotion to the education of its student members. This scholarship will greatly assist me in my pursuit of a career in materials science.” |
Structural Materials Division Scholarship Katy Lee, Case Western Reserve University |
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“I am honored to have been selected by the TMS Student Affairs Committee as an SMD scholar. Since this committee consists of professionals in the field of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), it gives me confidence that I chose correctly when I decided to pursue graduate studies in structural materials next year. This scholarship gives me the opportunity to explore how MSE applies to other disciplines without worrying significantly about the financial aspect of attending Case Western Reserve University. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the faculty and staff in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Case for supporting and encouraging my academic pursuits in Structures and Materials.” |
Structural Materials Division Scholarship David Schoen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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“I am very happy to receive this award. It is wonderful to receive recognition for the work I’ve been doing as a student, and it is enormously encouraging to me with regards to my hopes for my future career in science.” |
2004 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship Erik M. Mueller, University of Florida |
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“I am extremely honored to receive this TMS Superalloys Scholarship, and I believe it is not just a reflection of my own achievements, but also those of the faculty, staff, and students in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of Florida. This scholarship will greatly assist me in completing my research for my doctorate degree and challenge me to contribute more to this scientific field.” |
2004 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship Jessica Koschmeder, University of Illinois |
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“There are certain moments that keep everyone going from day to day and this is definitely one of them. Things like this make hard work just that much easier.” |
Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Student Design Competition Award |
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Recipients: Wen Tu, Jonathan Echt, Leah Edelman, Kenneth Stempel, Michael McCarren, Matthew Bender, Northwestern University |
Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Student Design Honorable Mention Recipients: Eric Schmidt, Carnegie Mellon University; and Brendan Baker, University of British Columbia. No Photo available. |
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Chapters of Excellence—Most Outstanding Iowa State University |
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Chapters of Excellence—Excellent Chapters University of Maryland Florida International University University of Florida Washington State University University of British Columbia |
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