1997 TMS Student Award Recipients

"I am very honored to receive this scholarship. For a student such as myself, TMS provides not only a valuable introduction to the professional community and insight into materials processes and applications, but also the opportunity to pursue the quest for knowledge. I thank TMS for this chance and the support of my education."

"This is extremely gratifying because my assiduous academic efforts are recognized. This is a source of motivation to persevere with my studies."

"Membership in TMS was one of the first steps that I took in my path to becoming an engineer. I am proud to be part of this Society that wins the respect from all in the field. The TMS Superalloys Scholarship gives me great pride and a sense of accomplishment. Recognition of efforts and achievements by such a prestigious organization validates the hard work and gives encouragement needed to continue the pursuit of excellence."

"Receiving this scholarship in my senior year is particularly beneficial since I've decided to attend graduate school. Not only could I use the money to cover expenses that will not be covered by a full-time job in the next year, but being chosen is a reward for my hard work all these years and gives me the confidence to fill out all those applications!"

"I am very pleased to accept the TMS/EPD scholarship. The financial support provided by TMS to support my studies is greatly appreciated. The many services that TMS offers to its members has also been invaluable to the furthering of my education in metallurgical engineering."

"The financial support from this TMS scholarship is appreciated. The recognition of my years of hard work and dedication are more gratifying to me, however. The 1998 TMS Annual Meeting will provide me with the opportunity to mingle with professionals and students in metals production. The most important aspect of TMS to me is the ongoing support and recognition of people related to metals production."

"I am very honored that TMS has chosen me to receive this award. It feels good to be recognized for the work I've done as an undergraduate. My membership in TMS is important to me as it allows me to meet people in industry and see what is going on in the profession worldit gives me a connection to the world I will enter after graduation."

"I feel honored to be the recipient of the TMS Light Metals Division Scholarship. The support that the LMD and TMS has shown toward advancing education is a credit to both the organization and the industry. It is encouraging that TMS promotes academic excellence in materials science and engineering."

"I count it a great privilege to be honored as one of a select few who have been chosen to receive a TMS scholarship. It is evident through these awards that TMS has a great commitment to materials education. My membership gives me access to information I could find in no other place."

"My membership has afforded me amazing opportunities and experiences that continue to motivate me as an engineer and as a researcher. The Annual Meetings serve as both a tantalizing peek at the world of professional engineering and as an impetus for renewed dedication to my research efforts."

"TMS membership is an excellent opportunity for me to learn, share, and experience more in the field that I have come to like so much. I view this award as encouragement and recognition of my academic efforts, and it will certainly provide me with even greater motivation to pursue my academic goals."

"TMS membership has provided numerous opportunities for me as a graduate student in shaping my career in the future. For instance, the local ASM/TMS chapter meetings encourage interactions between professionals and students in multiple disciplines of materials science and engineering, linking the interdependent bond between academia and industries. I have truly benefited from various programs developed by the TMS student association to lay a firm foundation for my future."

Paper Title: "Modeling TLP Bonding in Multicomponent Systems"

"It is an honor and a privilege to be recognized by TMS with this award. The development of the work described in this paper was extremely enjoyable, and it is, therefore, especially gratifying that others find it worth notice."

Paper Title: "Electrochemical Behavior of Titanium in Saline Environments: The Effect of Temperature, pH, and Microstructure"

"The Undergraduate Student Paper Contest award is the culmination of two years of extremely rewarding research work with Professors Clyde Briant and Sharvan Kumar and Dr. Zhengfu Wang. What began as an enticingly foreign trip to the lab has become an increasingly interesting and challenging journey as I have learned so much about this research topic. I was afforded the opportunity to complete this project under Brown's DiMase Fellowship and thank the faculty and professors for the experience."

Paper Title: "Fracture Toughness Behavior of Weldments with Mis-Matched Properties at Elevated Temperature"

"Being a TMS member has allowed me to become acquainted with professionals in the field. The valuable opinions based on professional experience and industrial points of view that have come out of these encounters have broadened the academic perspective gained at Georgia Tech. It is an honor to be the 1998 award recipient, especially considering the expertise of the reviewing committee. It gives me great satisfaction to have my work recognized in this fashion."

Paper Title: "Physical Modeling of the Effects of Non-Symmetric Placement and Blockage of Flow Control Bags Used in Semi-Continuous Casting Aluminum"

ASM/TMS Chapter of Excellence

University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa

ASM/TMS Chapter of Excellence

University of Florida

ASM/TMS Chapter of Excellence

Washington State University