http://www.tms.org/enews.htmlThe Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society is your source for the latest news and industry headlines.en-us60webmaster@tms.orghttp://www.tms.org/TMSlogo.shadow.gifWritten by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#Awards. . . as Part of Extensive Technical Program: The heart of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition has always been a healthy offering of compelling technical programming complemented by professional n... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#EMC2011Abstract Deadline is January 31: The TMS Electronic Materials Conference (EMC)&mdash;the premier annual forum on the preparation and characterization of electronic materials&mdash;is ... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#RenewJoin TMS or Renew Your Membership: With the new year looming, now is the perfect time to make sure your TMS membership is up-to-date for 2011. A TMS membership card is your ticket to co... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#SurveyIs NSF Funding Effective?: In the January issue of <I>JOM,</I> the "In the Final Analysis" column notes that the National Science Foundation (NSF) is being targeted by a group o... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#Bylaws. . . to Accommodate New Content Development and Dissemination Committee: This fall, the TMS Board of Directors approved an ad hoc committee's recommendations to retire three long-standing TMS Administrative Committees (the ... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#RHIRefractory Competence for the Non Ferrous Metals Industry: RHI is the world's leading supplier of high-grade ceramic refractory products and services. As a reliable and competent partner it is our constant aim... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#Washington"Competes" Bill Up for Action in December: After what <I>Congressional Quarterly</I> called a week of "naval-gazing," the lame-duck session of Congress adjourned for the Thanksgiving holiday, s... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#EnvDegSubmit Abstracts by December 1: The deadline to submit abstracts for the 15th International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems&mdash;Water ... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#GradsNew Graduates Receive Complimentary Membership in TMS: Networking opportunities. Access to technical resources. Career tools. The benefits of TMS membership can be invaluable to any materials science and e... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#ExhibitDraw Attention to Your Small Business at the 25th Anniversary Event: At the TMS 2011 Exhibition, globally recognized materials companies display their products and services next to small business owners and consultants.... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#Congressional. . . and Learn First-Hand How Washington Works: While finishing up his doctorate in MSE at Ohio State University, Ed Herderick applied for the 2009-2010 American Ceramic Society/Materials Research S... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#DiranDiran Apelian Recognized with Prestigious FMS Award: Diran Apelian, who served as TMS president in 2008, has been selected as a recipient of the 2010 National Materials Advancement Award from the Federat... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#WiredNew Wired to Washington Service Provides a Direct Line to U.S. Policy Makers: Ever wish you had a direct line to Washington? Want to let U.S. government officials know how you feel about important science and engineering issues?... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#LateNewsSubmissions Accepted Through November 30: Late news abstracts will be accepted through the end of November for presentation at the TMS 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in San Diego, California... Written by: TMS Staff Writerhttp://www.tms.org/newsletter/archive/1205.asp#SurveyWhat Barriers Stand Between You and Public Service?: The <I>JOM</I> cover story for December is a riveting tale of Iowa State University students who applied their science and engineering skills to impro...