The TMS Foundation supports the minerals, metals, and materials scientists and engineers who are changing the world through advances in technology. The Foundation works to strengthen the profession through education, collaboration, and fostering a diverse workforce
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Our Mission
The mission of the TMS Foundation is to support the development of professionals in the minerals, metals, and materials community within the context of our global society by providing scholarships to the field’s most promising students and investing in the future of the profession and the industries it serves. The Foundation also funds programs that assist young professionals in attaining the highest level of technical, professional, and leadership development.
Our Goal
To ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the TMS Foundation programs, the TMS Foundation Board of Trustees committed to raising funds for the following goals from 2025-2027. With the support of our generous donors, the TMS Foundation will:
- Expand the number of TMS Young Leader Professional Development Awards
The TMS Young Leaders Professional Development Awards program supports early career professionals in developing beneficial peer relationships, nurturing a productive professional network, and building leadership skills by actively engaging with TMS and their profession. This goal will expand the program from 15 to 20 recipients annually.
- Expand the number of TMS Family Care Grants
Established in 2017, the TMS Family Care Grants program assists individuals who may not otherwise be able to present their work at a TMS annual meeting, due to extra expenses incurred to care for a child, an elderly relative or a person with disabilities while they travel. Funds can also be used by attendees who need personal assistance or equipment to accommodate a disability. This goal will grow the program from 30 to 40 recipients annually.
- Establish the International Student Travel Grants for the Americas Program
The TMS International Student Travel Grants for the Americas is a new program designed to support students from Central and South America and the Caribbean by providing funds to help cover travel expenses to a TMS conference in the United States. The program will enhance the engagement of students by nurturing their professional development and networking opportunities while also fostering a more diverse and inclusive scientific dialogue.
- Provide support to the established TMS Bladesmithing Student Program
The TMS Bladesmithing Program promotes a passion for metallurgy through competitions and symposia that explore the technical and hands-on aspects of bladesmithing. The TMS Foundation seeks to ensure the continuation, growth, and expanding reach of this engaging program which seems more than 100 students, including women-led and international teams compete in the biennial competition.
Our Legacy
Learn more about the history, revitalization, and growth of the TMS Foundation from the pages of JOM, the TMS membership magazine:
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- "Investing in What Works”
Lynne Robinson, December 2022
- "Meet the 2023 Class of Scholars”
Megan Enright, December 2022
- "Highlights from the Fourth Diversity Summit”
Lynne Robinson & Kelly Zappas, October 2022
- "Forged with Fortitude: The 2022 TMS Bladesmithing Competition”
Megan Enright, July 2022
- "Donors Recognized for Making an Impact”
Ann Ritchie, June 2022
- "Honoring the 2022 TMS Young Leaders”
Megan Enright, April 2022
- "The TMS Foundation: Inspiration During Tough Times”
Ann Ritchie, April 2022
- "Announcing the 2022 TMS Scholars”
Megan Enright, January 2022
- "A Multitude of Thanks for the TMS Foundation Donors”
Kaitlin Calva, June 2021
- "The TMS Foundation: Standing Strong in 2020”
Kaitlin Calva, May 2021
- "Aspiring for More in an Unprecedented Year: The TMS Foundation in 2020”
Kaitlin Calva, November 2020
- "Getting to the Heart of It: TMS Foundation Thanks 2019 Donors”
Kaitlin Calva, June 2020
- "The TMS Foundation in 2019: Committed to the Future”
Kaitlin Calva, May 2020
- "250 Success Stories a Year…And Counting”
Garry Warren, December 2019
- "TMS Foundation Celebrates Those Who Make a Difference at TMS2019”
Kaitlin Calva, June 2019
- "The TMS Foundation: Success in 2018"
Kaitlin Calva, May 2019
- "Honoring Mentors: Four Stories from the TMS Family Tree"
Kaitlin Calva, December 2018
- "The TMS Foundation: 25 Years of Giving"
Garry W. Warren, November 2018
- "The History of the TMS Foundation"
Kaitlin McMahon, May 2018
- "Foundation Update: Get Involved in New Initiatives"
Garry W. Warren, November 2017
- "Points of Progress: Ten Milestones Paving the TMS Foundation’s Path to Growth"
Lynne Robinson, May 2017
- "Robert Wagoner’s ‘Irresistible Challenge’ Leaves a Legacy"
Lynne Robinson, April 2016
- "The TMS Foundation: Two Years into Revitalization"
Robert H. Wagoner, November 2015
- "TMS Foundation: Growth Through Giving"
Robert H. Wagoner, November 2014
- "TMS Foundation: Growth Through Giving"
January 2014