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Register for TMS 2012 by February 15 . . .
. . . to Save $100 Off On-Site Registration

Get Ready to Launch Materials Innovation @ TMS . . .
. . . at the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition

TMS Announces Editor for New, Open Access Journal
Charles Ward Named Editor of IMMI

FROM OUR SPONSOR: Copper Worldwide is First Dedicated Global Copper Industry Magazine
Redesigned Website www.copperworldwide.com to be Unveiled in Early February 2012

Register for Recent Graduate Employment Session at TMS 2012
Deadline Extended to January 31

Twelve Proceedings Volumes Planned from TMS 2012
Purchase Books at the Conference or through Wiley

Visit or Join the TMS 2012 Exhibition
Spaces Are Still Available for March Event

Sign Up for TMS 2012 Continuing Education Courses
Offerings Include Lead-Free Solder and Furnace Systems Technology Workshops

It's 2012:
Have You Paid Your Dues Yet?

Get Involved:
Join a TMS Technical Committee

Submit Nominations for National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Recognize Excellence with Prestigious National Award

Abstract Deadline Approaches for COM 2012
Submit Abstracts by January 31

Help Wanted:
Positions Available from JOM Classifieds

. . . to Save $100 Off On-Site Registration

If you plan to attend the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in March, now is the time to register for the conference. In just a few short weeks, advance registration will close—and so will your opportunity to get the best rate on this influential meeting of materials scientists and engineers. The TMS 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be held March 11–15 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Each full-conference registrant will receive access to technical presentations, admission to the TMS exhibit hall, and a copy of the TMS 2012 Collected Proceedings on CD-ROM. In addition, meeting attendees may choose to sign up for continuing education courses or to attend TMS technical committee meetings, both held in conjunction with the conference. More information on all of these topics can be found in this issue of TMS e-News.

While making plans, be sure to book your accommodations at one of the TMS hotels on Walt Disney World property. Book your reservations through the TMS 2012 website by February 6 to get special rates for meeting attendees.

. . . at the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition

Join TMS in an exciting, new initiative focused on accelerating the discovery, development, and commercialization of new materials systems and processes: Materials Innovation @ TMS. Work is underway on an array of learning and networking opportunities that will launch Materials Innovation @ TMS at the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting and Exhibition.

Plan now to visit the Materials Innovation Gallery, a special feature of the TMS 2012 Exhibition. Browse the gallery of scientific and technical posters and displays that present "materials innovation in action." Network with individuals and companies who offer tools, support, and services that can enable you to implement these approaches within your own organization or team. And, don't miss the opportunity to interact with the editor of Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation (IMMI). TMS's new, peer-reviewed, Open Access publication. (See next article.)

Other launch events include a special plenary session, "Reaching New Heights: Materials Innovation in the Aerospace Industry," and a Federal Funding Workshop that examines "Funding Opportunities to Advance the Materials Genome Initiative." Look for details on these and other Materials Innovation @ TMS activities in the February issue of JOM and on the Materials Innovation @ TMS website.

Charles Ward Named Editor of IMMI

TMS welcomes Charles (Chuck) Ward as the first editor of Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation (IMMI). An exciting, new Open Access journal, IMMI combines peer review rigor with enhanced digital content to rapidly share knowledge and learning innovations, from materials discovery through manufacturing. TMS 2012 attendees will have opportunities to preview the new journal and interact with Ward throughout the conference.

"Our community has created a bold vision for the future of materials discovery, development, manufacture, and deployment through the Materials Genome Initiative and Integrated Computational Materials Engineering," said Ward. "I see IMMI as critical to the creation of what's being called the 'materials innovation infrastructure' because it establishes a forum where the materials community can exchange the new ideas and approaches needed to achieve this vision."

Ward is currently chief of the Metals, Ceramics and Nondestructive Evaluation Division at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and an adjunct professor of Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Ward's professional career has spanned 25 years, serving in several roles in research, engineering, and management. His research has focused on microstructure-property relationships in titanium and titanium aluminide alloys. He has served as manager for the Air Force's basic research program in metals and then as an engineer on the F-35 propulsion program. He also served as staff officer to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, and then Air Force liaison for materials research and development in Europe. Ward received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and is an active TMS member.

For more on TMS initiatives related to Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation, including the new journal, visit the links below.

Redesigned Website www.copperworldwide.com to be Unveiled in Early February 2012

Magazine
Copper Worldwide magazine is a quarterly publication with an initial circulation of 2,000 copies. Established in 2011 and now preparing for its fourth issue, Copper Worldwide magazine provides news and reports covering projects, upcoming events and legislation, and both people and companies on the move from around the world. Features cover copper production and processing technology. Editorial contributions can be sent to office@copperworldwide.com at any time.

Website
The redesigned website www.copperworldwide.com is to be unveiled in early February 2012. The site will feature seven pages comprising topical news, videos, and downloads, as well as having opportunities for advertisers.

Subscription
The Vol 2 No 1 January 2012 issue of Copper Worldwide magazine has just been published. The magazine is free to qualifying readers. An annual subscription costs just $132 for four issues. Use the web form at www.copperworldwide.com or e-mail office@copperworldwide.com today.

Deadline Extended to January 31

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet recruiters and network with young professionals? Want employers to see more than just what is on your resume? Then register for the Meet the Candidate Employment Poster Session, to be held at the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The deadline to submit an abstract for the session has been extended until January 31, 2012.

The focus of this session will be on recent graduates, post-docs, and early career professionals looking for employment at national laboratories, in academia, and in industry. Confirmed recruiters include Oak Ridge National Laboratories, the University of Florida, and GE.

This networking event will include a master board, which will indicate the name of each candidate, the title of their poster, and the location and times of their oral presentations (if applicable) during the week of the conference. The event will take place from 3:30–6 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, and will run concurrently with the Young Leader Welcome Reception.

Log on and register for the event through the link below.

Purchase Books at the Conference or through Wiley

Every full-conference attendee at TMS 2012 Annual Meeting will receive a copy of the TMS 2012 Collected Proceedings on CD-ROM, but a number of stand-alone titles will also be available at the conference. To purchase any of these titles, conference attendees may visit the Wiley booth at TMS 2012, which will be adjacent to the TMS Member Welcome Area. The following proceedings will be available:

• 3rd International Symposium on High Temperature Metallurgical Processing
• CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing
• Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials
• Electrometallurgy 2012
• Energy Technology 2012
• EPD Congress 2012
• International Smelting Technology Symposium
• Light Metals 2012
• Magnesium Technology 2012
• TMS 2012 Supplemental Proceedings: Volume 1: Materials Processing and Interfaces
• TMS 2012 Supplemental Proceedings: Volume 2: Materials Properties, Characterization, and Modeling
• T.T. Chen Honorary Symposium on Hydrometallurgy, Electrometallurgy and Materials Characterization

After the conference, these titles will be available for purchase through www.wiley.com.

Spaces Are Still Available for March Event

Now in its 26th year, the TMS Annual Meeting Exhibition is one of the top global showcases for the latest in materials products and services. Exhibition access is included with every full-conference registration to the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. This year, the exhibit will be open Monday, March 12–Wednesday, March 14.

This year's exhibit hall is filling up, but spaces are still available for last-minute additions. To reserve exhibit space, view the exhibit floor plan, select your preferred spaces, and complete the Exhibitor Space Reservation form to lock in your reservation.

March is coming soon, so whether you plan to exhibit products or services or just to walk the aisles of the exhibit hall, make your plans soon.

Offerings Include Lead-Free Solder and Furnace Systems Technology Workshops

Seven specialized continuing education courses are planned for the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Held on Sunday, March 11, before the conference's technical programming begins, these one-day courses offer attendees the opportunity to enrich their conference experiences and enhance their professional development. This year's offerings include:

Furnace Systems Technology Workshop
Sunday, March 11, 2012
This course is a comprehensive review of furnace technology and cast shop practices for improving efficiency, quality, and productivity while minimizing emissions and waste.

Lead Free Solders Workshop
Sunday, March 11, 2012
This workshop will be focused on new solder alloy compositions and their phase stabilities, as well as the impact of microalloying on solder joint microstructure and mechanical performance.

All courses will be held at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Walt Disney World, Florida. A complete listing of course offerings can be found through the link below. Meeting attendees may sign up for these courses through the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting Registration form.

Have You Paid Your Dues Yet?

The beginning of a new year can be full of possibilities. Maybe you made a vow to keep up with research and trends in your field. Maybe you decided to expand your network of colleagues. Maybe you resolved to give back to the profession through volunteer work. Whatever your professional goals for the new year, TMS can help you reach them. But only if you're a member. If you haven't yet renewed your membership for 2012, do so today, so you can keep your member benefits coming. Benefits like:

• Discounted registration for the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting
• A year-long print subscription to JOM
• Full-access electronic subscriptions to the Journal of Electronic Materials and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A and B
• Discounts on textbooks and proceedings volumes published by TMS
• Networking opportunities, including membership in TMS technical committees

Time is running out. Log in to the TMS Members Only website and renew your membership today before your benefits expire.

Join a TMS Technical Committee

"I want to get more involved with TMS, but I don't know where to start."

If this is your main concern about volunteering with TMS, let us offer a simple suggestion: Join a technical committee. TMS has 34 technical committees covering a wide spectrum of materials science and engineering specialties. Joining the committee that matches your interests can connect you with others working in your specific field and opens up a variety of volunteer opportunities. As a committee member, you can attend committee meetings, propose symposia topics, volunteer as a session chair, help determine JOM topics, and generally form the basis for all society activity in a particular technical area.

If you are attending the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting, you can begin right away. All of the TMS technical committees will hold meetings during TMS 2012, so find the committee that matches your interests, find out when and where they are meeting, and join in, no RSVP needed. The only requirement for membership in a TMS technical committee is that you are a TMS member in good standing. (So be sure to renew your membership for 2012.) If you can't attend TMS 2012, you can still become active in a TMS technical committee by contacting the committee chair.

So choose a committee, mark your calendar, and join in. Use the meeting as an opportunity to meet others working in your field or use it as a springboard to further volunteer opportunities. It's your choice.

Recognize Excellence with Prestigious National Award

TMS members are invited to submit nominations for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The Medal is the highest U.S. honor for technological achievement and innovation. It is authorized by Congress and presented annually by the President of the United States. The Medal is awarded to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies, or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to U.S. economic, environmental, and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes, and concepts; technological innovation; and strengthening the country's technological workforce.

Anyone can nominate for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by submitting the nomination form and six letters of support. Please note, self-nominations will not be accepted.

The deadline to submit nominations is March 31, 2012.

Submit Abstracts by January 31

COM 2012, the 51st Annual Conference of Metallurgists, will take place September 30–October 3 in Niagara Falls, Canada. Held in conjunction with Pressure Hydrometallurgy 2012, the conference will focus on Metallurgy and Materials Impact on Society—the technology achievements of today that answer society's aspirations for tomorrow. COM 2012 is organized by the Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) and its participating sections.

COM 2012 will be a unique opportunity to update participants on new technological, scientific, economic, and strategic trends in industry and academia. Among the numerous attendees will be industry executives, representatives of universities and research institutes, students, design engineers, plant operators, and policy makers, as well as metallurgical, materials, environmental, and health experts from all over the world.

Abstracts are due January 31 for the fall conference. For more details on the conference and abstract submission, visit the MetSoc website.

Positions Available from JOM Classifieds

This month, the classified section of the JOM website includes the following job postings for materials scientists and engineers:

Endowed Tenure Track Professorships (2) in Materials Science and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University

Faculty Position in Materials Science and Engineering at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Mechanical Engineering Wright State University

Senior Engineer - Composites at the Material Mechanics Lab at GE Global Research - Bangalore

Nuclear Engineering Faculty Position in Computational Materials Science, North Carolina State University

Meta-Find: Metallurgical, Materials, and Welding Engineer placement

Visit the JOM Classifieds page for details on these and other job opportunities. For information about purchasing classified advertising in JOM, click here. Additional job postings can be accessed through the TMS Career Center.

ABOUT e-NEWS

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OPEN ACCESS ARTICLES

Published in Materials Technology@TMS: Materials Education: Member Views of Materials News by Various.
Materials were the undercurrent, if not the focus, of a number of headlines during 2011. TMS asked members to comment on what they believed the most significant news or development was related to Materials Education. A number of responses drew from general media coverage, while others highlighted developments reported in technical conferences and publications. All were as varied as the members who provided them. [READ]

Published in Materials Technology@TMS: Materials and Society: Member Views of Materials News by Various.
TMS members comment on significant 2011 news and developments related to Materials and Society. [READ]

Published in Materials Technology@TMS: Emerging Materials Technologies: Member Views of Materials News by Various.
TMS members comment on significant 2011 news and developments related to Emerging Materials Technologies. [READ]

Published in Materials Technology@TMS: Established Materials Technologies: Member Views of Materials News by Various.
TMS members comment on significant 2011 news and developments related to Established Materials Technologies. [READ]

Published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Fluid Flow and Defect Formation in the Three-Dimensional Dendritic Structure of Nickel-Based Single Crystals by J. Madison, et al..
Fluid flow within the dendritic structure at the solid–liquid interface in nickel-based superalloys has been studied in two directionally solidified alloy systems. Millimeter-scale, three-dimensional (3D) datasets of dendritic structure have been collected by serial sectioning, and the reconstructed mushy zones have been used as domains for fluid-flow modeling. Flow permeability and the influence of dendritic structure on flow patterns have been investigated. Permeability analyses indicate that the cross flow normal to the withdrawal direction limits the development of flow instabilities. Local Rayleigh numbers calculated using the permeabilities extracted from the 3D dataset are higher than predicted by conventional empirical calculations in the regions of the mushy zone that are prone to the onset of convective instabilities. The ability to measure dendrite surface area in 3D volumes permits improved prediction of permeability as well. [READ]

Published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Development of New High-Strength Carbide-Free Bainitic Steels by S. Sharma, S. Sangal, and K. Mondal.
An attempt was made to optimize the mechanical properties by tailoring the process parameters for two newly developed high-strength carbide-free bainitic steels with the nominal compositions of 0.47 pct C, 1.22 pct Si, 1.07 pct Mn, 0.7 pct Cr (S1), and 0.30 pct C, 1.76 pct Si, 1.57 pct Mn, and 0.144 pct Cr (S2) (wt pct), respectively. Heat treatment was carried out via two different routes: (1) isothermal transformation and (2) quenching followed by isothermal tempering. The results for the two different processes were compared. The bainitic steels developed by isothermal heat treatment were found to show better mechanical properties than those of the quenched and subsequently tempered ones. The effect of the fraction of the phases, influence of the transformation temperatures, the holding time, and the stability of retained austenite on the mechanical properties of these two steels was critically analyzed with the help of X-ray diffraction, optical metallography, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Finally, a remarkable combination of yield strength of the level of 1557 MPa with a total elongation of 15.5 pct was obtained. [READ]

Published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: A Revised Criterion for the Portevin–Le Châtelier Effect Based on the Strain-Rate Sensitivity of the Work-Hardening Rate by Peter Van Liempt and Jilt Sietsma.
An improved analysis is presented of the stability of plastic deformation under conditions where dynamic strain aging (DSA) occurs, which leads to instabilities known as the Portevin–Le Châtelier (PLC) effect. It is shown that PLC instabilities can occur for conditions that are not covered by the currently prevailing criterion presented by Estrin and Kubin (1991), which focuses on a negative strain rate sensitivity of the flow stress, caused by interactions of solutes with thermally activated glide of mobile dislocations. The current analysis recognizes that the strain-rate sensitivity of the flow stress consists of two contributions, one associated with glide of mobile dislocations and the second with work hardening, related to storage of immobile dislocations. In this paper, an instability criterion is proposed that takes into account the possibility of a negative strain-rate sensitivity of the work-hardening rate, which is caused by diffusion of solutes to immobile dislocations. The latter contribution leads to an extended instability criterion. This criterion also provides an explanation for the existence of a critical strain above which instabilities occur. In this article, previously published tensile test data are used to show that a negative strain-rate sensitivity of the work-hardening rate, which influences significantly the occurrence of the PLC effect, can indeed occur under DSA conditions. [READ]

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