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Media Advisory/Request for Coverage
What: TMS 2006 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Date: March 12-16, 2006
Highlights
“The Aluminum Fabrication Industry: Global Challenges and Opportunities”
Monday, March 13, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Eight corporate leaders from around the world come together to discuss how to solve common problems in the downstream process in aluminum fabrication, from the cast house to the fabricated product. Learn about the speakers at .
Furnace Systems Technology Workshop
Monday, March 13, 2 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, March 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Industry experts from 11 companies reveal how to save time and money, reduce fuel consumption, increase efficiency and lower maintenance costs in the melting and process heating applications for aluminum and other nonferrous metals. Get details about the presentations at .
Materials Library Lecture and Exhibit
Tuesday, March 14, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Mark Miodownik of King’s College London travels to the States to bring materials science to life through his materials library exhibit. More than 300 new materials, including aerogel, magnetic liquid and artificial skin are within reach at this interactive, tactile, aesthetic display. The materials library was recently on display at the Tate Modern Museum in London. Find out about the speaker at .
“Women in Science”
Monday, March 13, 7 a.m.
Naomi J. Halas of Rice University climbed many obstacles as a woman to achieve a successful career in science and engineering. She is a speaker in-demand and a celebrated scientist. She talks about the obstacles that remain today for the increasing number of women who are attempting careers in the science and engineering fields. Learn more about the speaker at .
Global Exhibition
Monday, March 13, noon to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nearly 150 companies will be on the exhibit show floor with new products and services. For more information about the exhibit, visit .
Student Poster Contest
Monday, March 13, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
$7,500 in total prize money is awarded to the authors of the winning posters in this contest, including a top prize of $2,500 for the “Best of Show” poster.
To learn more about TMS 2006 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, visit .
For a press pass, contact Nancy Commella, TMS communications manager, at (724) 776-9000, ext. 218, or e-mail ncommella@tms.org. (Photo I.D. and credentials are required.) |
