Professional Preface logo This story appears in The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's student newsletter Professional Preface, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 1,4.

Looking Ahead to Opportunities for Students at the 1998 TMS Fall Meeting

The 1998 TMS Fall Meeting, which will be held October 11-15, 1998, Rosemont, Illinois, offers students interested in materials science and engineering myriad opportunities to gather technical information, explore career possibilities, and network with student and professionals in their fields--the best part is, registration for TMS student members is free! Registration for students who are not members is $25, which will be applied toward a 1999 student membership. If you also plan to attend the ASM International annual event in nearby Rosemont, Illinois, you may take advantage of another discounted registration offer for students. Another way to reduce costs is to apply for a travel scholarship.

1998 Student Night

Students attending the TMS Fall Meeting are invited to attend Student Night, scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at the Rosemont Hyatt. These annual student activities are organized and jointly sponsored by ASM and TMS. Students, faculty, and all interested members should make a note of these opportunities. The Student Night activities are free for all students. For additional information, contact Vicki Koebnick, TMS Education Department, at koebnick@tms.org.

1998 Student Career Forum in Materials Science and Engineering

Students will have the opportunity to discuss materials science and engineering career opportunities with engineering and human resources representatives from related industries. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and this will be a wonderful opportunity to make industry connections and learn about career options. Selected ASM and TMS scholarships and the 1998 ASM/TMS Chapters of Excellence will be announced and recognized. There will be a break for dinner, and students will receive information about dining options around the Chicago/Rosemont area.

1998 Student/Faculty Mixer

The traditional mixer for students and faculty will be held Sunday evening, and everyone is encouraged to display school pride by wearing their school colors. Dress is informal, and everyone should plan to dance and have a great time. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and those who attend will be able to participate in a raffle for fantastic door prizes. Students, faculty, members of the TMS Board of Directors, and executive officers are all invited to attend.

TMS Student Monitors

You may partially defray your conference expenses by serving as session monitors during the TMS Fall Meeting. Monitors are responsible for assisting the session chair, recording session attendance, and assisting with audio/visual equipment. All monitors must report to the Authors' Coffee the day of their scheduled session. Monitor positions are limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.

To obtain work forms and a schedule, contact Peggy Weiss, TMS Programming Services manager, at (724) 776-9000, ext. 227; fax (724) 776-3770; e-mail weissp@tms.org.

TMS Student Affairs Committee

Students are encouraged to attend and participate in the TMS Student Affairs Committee meeting on Monday, October 12, from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. At this meeting, practicing engineers interested in student programs, chapter faculty advisors, and students discuss important issues facing the TMS student programs. For more information, contact TMS Education and Member Services Department, e-mail koebnick@tms.org.

The information on this page is maintained by Vicki Koebnick (koebnick@tms.org).

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