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2023 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Berk Soykan
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Drexel University
Quote: I am incredibly grateful to TMS, Acta Materialia Inc, and Material Advantage for this scholarship which will significantly support one year of my undergraduate studies at Drexel University and my attendance of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition in 2023. I have been interacting with Drexel’s Material Advantage chapter since the beginning of my college experience and it has been a continuous wealth of information on the many subfields within materials science and engineering, a reliable source of professional development opportunities, and a link to the materials community in industry and academia alike. With the support of this scholarship, I am looking forward to completing my undergraduate degree and applying to Ph.D. programs with a particular interest in physical metallurgy and material design.
2023 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Raymond Wysmierski
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Tennessee
Quote: I joined Materials Advantage in the Fall of 2021 and, since then, I have grown extensively because of this organization. The scholarships, industry nights, and leadership opportunities have greatly excelled my professional career, and I could not be more thankful. I have so many events to look forward to this upcoming academic year: trivia nights, conferences, materials bowls, and engineering competitions to name a few. Following graduation, I plan to earn a master’s degree in materials science and engineering and seek out industry positions in automotive manufacturing and metallurgy.
2023 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Jack Grimm
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Title: Ph.D. Student
Affiliation: University of Washington
Quote: I already owe much to TMS and Material Advantage for introducing me to not only the vast span of materials science research, but also the field-leading experts behind those projects. It was thanks to the first TMS meeting I attended in 2018 (through Material Advantage) that I was able to identify my interests, make impactful connections, and develop my early career trajectory. I am grateful to have been selected for the Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship, and I hope to pay this honor forward through the promotion of materials science through education, outreach, and research.
2023 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Haozheng Qu
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Purdue University
Quote: The Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship Award is a tremendously humbling honor for me to receive from TMS and AIME. I am so grateful for the decision to join TMS at the very beginning of my graduate school, for I have gained valuable exposure to state-of-the-art research and opportunities to interface with world-class experts in materials science over the past four years. This prestigious award is an amazing recognition for my efforts in this exciting journey of my Ph.D. studies, and also a great encouragement for me to keep pressing on exploring and advancing our understanding of the materials universe.
2023 EPD Scholarship
Madison Pixler
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Notre Dame
Quote: I would like to thank the Extraction & Processing Division (EPD) for selecting me as this year’s scholarship recipient. I chose to attend Notre Dame because I knew the education that I would receive would be one that cultivates both my mind and my heart; I also knew a membership at TMS would help me to develop critical skills to apply in the materials industry. The funds of this scholarship provided generously by the TMS Foundation, Battelle, and its former Chief Executive Officer and President, Jeffrey Wadsworth will go directly to paying for my tuition and will allow me to relieve financial stress while focusing on my chemical engineering degree.
2023 FMD Gilbert Chin Scholarship
Griffin Tong
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Madison
Quote: Two years ago, I chose to study materials science and engineering instead of medicine. Since then, the opportunities and experiences that I have gained through TMS and Material Advantage have been tremendously positive, and with the support of this award, I know that I'm on the right path. I feel like my hard work is finally paying off and is even helping me to fund my education and grow my network.
2023 LMD Scholarship
Marley Downes
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Drexel University
Quote: I am extremely grateful to be receiving the 2023 Light Metals Division Scholarship. Being a part of TMS and Materials Advantage has given me numerous opportunities to grow outside of my classroom education, and I am excited for everything I will get to see and learn at the TMS annual meeting in the spring. This scholarship will help me progress through my education without the heavy burden of debt, and I am very thankful to TMS for giving me this opportunity.
2023 MPMD Scholarship
Anush Singhal
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology
Quote: From connecting with professors who are a part of the TMS community in Canada and who recommended this field of study, to networking, social, and professional events hosted at Georgia Tech by our Materials Advantage chapter; TMS has provided me with a community of members to connect with. I plan to attend graduate school and obtain a Ph.D. in materials science with a focus on sustainable materials research in electronics. I am honored to receive the MPMD Scholarship and would like to thank the TMS Foundation, Battelle, and Jeffrey Wadsworth for supporting my education, providing me with new experiences, and investing in my future.
2023 SMD Scholarship
Sydney Fields
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Nevada, Reno
Quote: I am sincerely honored to be selected as the recipient of the Structural Materials Division Scholarship. As a member of TMS and Materials Advantage, I have connected with others with similar interests and taken advantage of additional research opportunities. This scholarship will help support my education, future research, and my TMS travel.
2023 TMS Best Paper Contest - Graduate - 1st Place
Lin Gao
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Virginia
Quote: It is my great honor to receive this award. TMS provides me with this new opportunity to be involved in this professional society. I am profoundly grateful for the help and support from the TMS Foundation, my supervisor Tao Sun, and all my co-authors. This award not only recognizes our current research but also encourages me to make more efforts to explore this field of material science.
Other: "Exceptional Ductility Induced by Intrinsic Grain Boundary Engineering"
2023 TMS Best Paper Contest - Graduate - 2nd Place
Benjamin Stegman
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Purdue University
Quote: TMS membership has significantly helped me further my career through access to technical programming and it has expanded my connections with its international presence. This award will also help increase my reputation within the additive community and hopefully help me progress professionally.
Other: "Reactive Introduction of Oxide Nanoparticles in Additively Manufactured 718 Ni Alloys"