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TMS 2013 Opens for Abstract Submissions
Papers Sought in More Than 65 Technology Areas

James J. Robinson Named Executive Director of TMS
Long-Time TMS Staff Member to Lead Society

Warren H. Hunt, Jr. Named TMS Materials Innovation Director
New Position to Advance the Society's Materials Innovation and Energy Goals

TMS Establishes Materials Genome Initiative Executive Branch Fellowship
Fellowship Applications Accepted through June 4

Urge Government Officials to Amend Federal Travel Restrictions
Write to Your Representatives through Wired to Washington

Orlando Materials Innovation Principles Guide Collaborative Efforts
Support the Principles by Becoming a Signatory

"Reaching New Heights: Materials Innovation in the Aerospace Industry"
Presentations Now Available for Download

Registration Opens for Superalloys 2012
Conference Planned for September in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania

Deadlines Approach for TMS Awards
Awards Include Prizes, Professional Development Opportunities, and Distinguished Honors

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Papers Sought in More Than 65 Technology Areas

Help shape one of the most influential meetings of the materials community by submitting an abstract for the TMS 2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The 142nd installment of the society's largest conference will be held March 3–7, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. This year's technical program includes more than 65 diverse symposia, which have been divided into the following technical tracks:

Advanced Characterization, Modeling, and Performance: TMS 2013 is firmly establishing itself as the home for the emergent and dynamic computational materials science and engineering field. This track explores an array of aspects in these cross-cutting practices.

High Performance Materials: Among the myriad topics to be explored are materials solutions for applications such as materials challenges based on performance environment, legislative mandates, or design difficulties.

Light Metals: Aluminum, Magnesium, and Titanium: Representatives from the world's largest light metals companies and research organizations will come together to discuss the latest developments in the field.

Materials and Society: Energy Technology, Policy, and Education: Energy-related topics will be discussed, including new and existing energy systems, utilizing energy during materials processing, and insights from policy-makers and educators on materials issues.

Materials Processing and Production: Advances in extractive metallurgy and primary metals production, including high-temperature processing, shape casting, process control, powder processing, solidification, and joining will be discussed.

Nanoscale and Amorphous Materials: This programming track addresses the nexus of research and applications in nanomaterials, ultrafine grained materials, and bulk metallic glasses.

REWAS 2013 - Enabling Materials Resource Sustainability: REWAS 2013 will provide an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary platform where the materials and metallurgical professional can interact and exchange with other stakeholders and research fields to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable industry and society.

Abstracts can be submitted online through ProgramMaster until July 15, 2012.

Long-Time TMS Staff Member to Lead Society

James J. Robinson, who has served TMS in a variety of leadership positions for 28 years, has been named the new executive director of TMS by the Society's Board of Directors. Robinson will succeed Warren H. Hunt, Jr., who has served as TMS executive director since July 2006. Hunt will be taking on a new position with the society (see next article).

Immediately prior to becoming executive director, Robinson held the position of deputy executive director, a role that he accepted in 2010. In that position, Robinson managed the development and execution of the Society's programs and supported the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and other volunteer entities in a number of ways, including governance and strategic planning. He also provided staff leadership to the TMS Foundation and the TMS Materials and Society Committee. Robinson's other past positions with TMS include serving as chief operating executive and as Knowledge Management and Communication director. He is an American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Certified Association Executive (CAE). While progressively advancing through a number of leadership positions, his long tenure as JOM editor stands as one of his signature contributions to the society.

"TMS was fortunate to have such an excellent and ready successor available to the executive director position in the person of Jim Robinson," said Wolfgang Schneider, 2012 TMS President. "In addition to his extensive experience with nearly every facet of the TMS organization, he brings to this position a strong desire to serve our Society, to work with our membership, to support our volunteers, and to collaborate with our partner organizations. The Board had no doubt that he will lead TMS into an exciting future as our new executive director."

Robinson thanked the Board for the opportunity, saying, "I've been with TMS for nearly three decades, which is a remarkable tenure in this era of portable careers and disposable jobs. It has been easy for me to go against trends and make a long-term commitment to TMS because of the diversity, generosity, and brilliance of the volunteer members; the creativity, dedication, and commitment of my staff colleagues; and the scientific, technological, and societal criticality of the general materials community. As executive director, I have the opportunity to engage and be engaged with these constituencies at the highest levels, and I am exhilarated by the opportunities and challenges presented by this exceptionally vibrant and meaningful professional society. I will work my hardest to help the staff, the members, and the field reach their highest potentials."

New Position to Advance the Society's Materials Innovation and Energy Goals

"Be the recognized home for and advocate of materials and manufacturing innovation" and "Advance materials solutions for energy and environmental challenges" are two of the five strategic goals TMS has identified to guide society activities in the coming years. To advance the society's leadership in developing a materials innovation infrastructure and its efforts related to energy materials, Warren H. Hunt, Jr., will take on the new position of Materials Innovation director at TMS. Hunt has worked for TMS since 2005, first as technical director and then, beginning in 2006, as the society's executive director.

Building on its recognized leadership in integrated computational materials engineering (ICME), TMS has committed to facilitating the development of a new innovation infrastructure that unifies and streamlines materials design and manufacturing processes. Embodying this commitment is TMS's new strategic initiative—Materials Innovation @ TMS—which Hunt will facilitate in his new role in cooperation with TMS Technical Director, Dr. George Spanos.

TMS 2012 President Wolfgang Schneider noted that Hunt's decision to focus more fully on TMS's materials innovation-related efforts will be a key element in the Society's continued growth in these strategic areas.

"In the last several years, Warren has worked closely with TMS leadership and staff to strengthen our leadership in these rapidly emerging, transformative areas," he said. "His contributions and work with the volunteers in these areas have been so extensive and influential that this work has emerged as pillars of the TMS 2015 strategic plan. Warren's being able to more fully devote his energies and talents to these endeavors will exponentially benefit both TMS and the materials science and engineering community as a whole."

Fellowship Applications Accepted through June 4

Applications are now being accepted for the new TMS Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) Executive Branch Fellowship. The fellow will work in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to foster a new era of U.S. innovation embodied by the MGI. Working with senior OSTP and Administration officials to develop and implement policies related to the MGI, the fellow will synthesize materials science and engineering information relevant to policy issues, present analysis to senior policy makers, and recommend data collection needs and requirements to assist in the policy development process. The fellowship lasts for one year, beginning September 1, 2012, and applications will be accepted through June 4.

A prospective fellow must demonstrate a record of success in research or scholarship, in a field relevant to materials science and technology. The fellow must also demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues and have a strong interest in applying scientific and technical knowledge to U.S. public policy issues. The fellowship stipend will be $74,872 plus assistance for health insurance, travel, and relocation expenses to the Washington, DC area.

The Executive Branch Fellowship is part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide members of the materials and manufacturing community with an invaluable public policy learning experience and to contribute to a greater awareness of materials and manufacturing opportunities in government.

Write to Your Representatives through Wired to Washington

All TMS members can impact U.S. policy issues through Wired to Washington, a service that allows materials scientists and engineers to send pre-written messages to Congressional leaders on issues of importance to the MSE community.

The most recent letter posted to the site asks government officials to oppose the federal travel amendment restrictions included as part of House and Senate legislation: the DATA Act (HR 2146) and the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789). These would essentially limit federal agency personnel from attending more than one meeting held by an organization (either for-profit or not-for-profit) if there is any agency travel expense. The concern for the materials community is that this action would sever many public-private partnerships and could deny the private sector the ability to meet in-person with government officials on all policy matters. Another unwanted impact of the amendment would be the elimination of the ability for technical exchange between federal employees and the broader technical community.

Make your voice heard on this issue by sending letters to your senators and representatives through the Wired to Washington website. While there, view information on additional active issues, such as streamlining the Visa process for scientists and opposition to scientific research cuts.

Support the Principles by Becoming a Signatory

More than 30 leaders representing a broad cross-section of the materials and manufacturing communities are the initial signatories to the Orlando Materials Innovation Principles, released by TMS. The Principles provide guidance on pursuing collaborative efforts with the intent of accelerating the materials innovation process to drive manufacturing and economic growth. They were developed as an outcome of the TMS Materials/Manufacturing Leaders Summit on March 15, 2012, in Orlando, Florida, that drew on the expertise of selected thought leaders to identify approaches addressing the challenges presented by the U.S. Materials Genome Initiative.

The four Principles call upon the materials and manufacturing community to work together on pre-competitive projects, to incorporate integrated computational materials engineering across industries, to create a materials innovation infrastructure, and to train the current and future workforce in materials innovation tools and processes.

TMS welcomes endorsement of the Orlando Materials Innovations Principles by members of the materials and manufacturing community whose organizations support them. This includes manufacturers, suppliers, and related business entities, as well as universities, government laboratories, and professional societies. Visit the link below to learn more about the principles and for information on becoming a signatory.

Presentations Now Available for Download

Cutting-edge case studies that revealed the challenges—and significant pay-offs—of implementing the concepts advanced by the U.S Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) and similar efforts around the world highlighted "Reaching New Heights: Materials Innovation in the Aerospace Industry," a special plenary organized as part of the Materials Innovation @ TMS launch at TMS 2012. The full presentations are now available for download at materialsinnovation.tms.org/2012AerospaceCaseStudies.aspx.

Through their experiences and leadership in accelerating materials innovation in the aerospace industry, the special plenary speakers offered insights that can be applied to many aspects of product manufacturing, with significant impact on economic security and the race to heightened competitiveness. The panelists included: James Warren, leader, Thermodynamics and Kinetics Group, Metallurgy Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and advisor to the director on the Materials Genome; Robert E. Schafrik, general manager, Materials and Process Engineering Department, GE Aviation; Charles Kuehmann, president and chief executive officer, QuesTek Innovations LLC; and Rick Barto, program manager, Advanced Technology Laboratory, Lockheed Martin Corporation. Charles Ward, chief of the Metals, Ceramics, & Nondestructive Evaluation Division, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and editor, Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation (IMMI), TMS's new Open Access journal, served as moderator.

Conference Planned for September in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania

Advance registration is now open for the 12th International Symposium on Superalloys, a compelling research forum that unites researchers, producers, and users of high-strength, high-temperature alloys for an exchange of information on the latest technological breakthroughs. This historical symposium has been held every four years since 1968.

By registering in advance, attendees of Superalloys 2012 can save $75 off the on-site fee. Advance registration closes August 1, 2012.

The conference will be held September 9–13, 2012, at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. To take advantage of these special rates, reserve your accommodations by August 9, 2012.

Awards Include Prizes, Professional Development Opportunities, and Distinguished Honors

Whether you are looking forward to, in the midst of, or looking back upon a distinguished career in materials science and engineering, TMS offers opportunities for career advancement and recognition. Application and nomination deadlines are coming due for the following awards in June:

AIME Honorary Membership:
Nomination deadline is June 15
AIME Honorary Membership is one of the highest honors that the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) can bestow on an individual. It is awarded in appreciation of outstanding service to the Institute or in recognition of distinguished scientific or engineering achievement in the fields embracing the activities of AIME and its Member Societies, which include TMS.

Emerging Leaders Alliance Capstone Program:
Application deadline is June 15
This leadership training program for scientists and engineers working in management, technical, and academic positions offers the opportunity for professionals to interact across disciplines and obtain foundational, executive-level knowledge. The program is sponsored by the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA), a multi-society initiative that provides an interdisciplinary community of learning for engineering and scientific professionals, promoting the development of great leaders to guide professions in addressing the needs of people in the 21st century. To apply for one of the five TMS seats, please send a letter of interest, one to two letters of recommendation, and a resume or CV to Deborah Price, TMS awards and recognition specialist.

Vittorio DeNora Prize:
Application deadline is June 30
This award recognizes outstanding materials science research and development contributions to the reduction of environmental impacts, and particularly greenhouse gas emissions, as applied in global metallurgical industries, especially focused on extractive processing. The prize consists of a cash award of $20,000 and a certificate.

Shri Ram Arora Award:
Application deadline is July 1
Presented by the TMS Foundation through a grant from the Dr. Om Arora family, this award is a means of perpetuating their father's, Shri Ram Arora, quest for continual learning and academic challenge. This award recognizes, encourages, and supports the quest for knowledge within the materials science and engineering community. Winners receive an engraved award and cash honorarium.

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Published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Mesoscale Modeling and Validation of Texture Evolution during Asymmetric Rolling and Static Recrystallization of Magnesium Alloy AZ31B by B. Radhakrishnan, S.B. Gorti, G.M. Stoica, G. Muralidharan and A.D. Stoica, et al.
The focus of the present research is to develop an integrated deformation and recrystallization model for magnesium alloys at the microstructural length scale. It is known that in magnesium alloys nucleation of recrystallized grains occurs at various microstructural inhomogeneities such as twins and localized deformation bands. However, models need to be developed that can predict the evolution of the grain structure and texture developed during recrystallization and grain growth, especially when the deformation process follows a complicated deformation path such as in asymmetric rolling. The deformation model is based on a crystal plasticity approach implemented at the length scale of the microstructure that includes deformation mechanisms based on dislocation slip and twinning. The recrystallization simulation is based on a Monte Carlo technique that operates on the output of the deformation simulations. The nucleation criterion during recrystallization is based on the local stored energy, and the Monte Carlo technique is used to simulate the growth of the nuclei resulting from local stored energy differences and curvature. The model predictions are compared with experimental data obtained through electron backscatter analysis and neutron diffraction. [READ]

Published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Cooling Rate Dependence of Boron Distribution in Low Carbon Steel by Dong Jun Mun, Eun Joo Shin, Kyung Chul Cho, Jae Sang Lee and Yang Mo Koo.
The behavior of boron (B) segregation to austenite grain boundaries in low carbon steel was studied using particle tracking autoradiography (PTA) and secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS). An effective time method was used to compare the cooling rate (CR) dependence of this segregation during continuous cooling and its time dependence during isothermal holding. Comparison of these segregation behaviors has confirmed that the CR dependence of B segregation agrees well with its time dependence and is mainly a result of the phenomenon of nonequilibrium segregation. Based on the CR dependence of B segregation, the continuous cooling transformation behavior of B-bearing steel as compared with B-free steel was also investigated using dilatometry and microstructural observations. The addition of a small amount of B to low carbon steel retarded significantly the austenite-to-ferrite transformation and finally expanded the range of cooling programs that result in the formation of bainitic microstructures. Analysis of the B distribution has confirmed that this retardation effect of B on ferrite transformation is attributed to the CR dependence of B segregation to austenite grain boundaries during cooling after austenitization. [READ]

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