Student Awards
View this calendar year’s recipients of TMS student scholarships, travel grants, and other awards.
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2020 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
William Carpenter
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Title: Student
Affiliation: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Quote: I am very honored to receive this award from TMS and would like to extend my gratitude to the TMS scholarship committee. TMS has provided me with invaluable insight into the career paths and trends within the materials science and engineering community. In the most pragmatic way, TMS has provided me the opportunity to meet experts within the metallurgical community and assisted in my career development. Material Advantage has provided me the opportunity to grow professionally and scholarships to facilitate my education. I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in materials engineering focusing on novel complex alloys for energy applications.
2020 Acta Materialia, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
William Jeang
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Northwestern University
Quote: Receiving the Acta Materialia Scholarship stands as an immense honor and instrumental kick-starter for my career as an aspiring materials researcher. In addition to offering this valuable avenue for financial support and recognition, TMS and the Material Advantage student program presented unique opportunities that have enriched my university experience over the years. Most notably, participating in the annual Material Advantage speaking contest matured my confidence in public speaking and technical communication. Additionally, attending the Materials Science & Technology conferences connected me with other students from unique backgrounds who provided interesting ideas for improving materials science outreach at my own university. After completing my undergraduate study at Northwestern, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in materials engineering with a focus on materials processing for applications in electronics and medical technology.
2020 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Kathleen Chou
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Michigan
Quote: I am very thankful to TMS and AIME for this honor and support in my graduate degree. I have been a member of TMS and Material Advantage since my undergraduate degree and have had tremendous opportunities for professional development and career growth as a student member. I have been able to share my research through conference presentations, lead a student-organized symposium on science policy and materials research, and meet many other students and researchers within the materials community. These interactions have enriched my graduate school experience and have allowed me to continuously develop my technical and professional skills. After completing my degree, I am interested in continuing to develop my technical skill set at a national laboratory or in industry research and development.
2020 AIME Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship
Murtatha Jamel
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Quote: I would like to use this opportunity to express my appreciation to TMS and AIME for honoring me with the Henry deWitt Smith Scholarship. Through my involvement in professional events with Material Advantage, TMS, and other organizations I have gained an appreciation for the importance of my field that was intrigued by the unique process-structure-property-performance relationships. Joining professional societies has added more potential to my professional goals and broadened my ability to join the industry work force. I am very eager to explore materials engineering as a potential career to share my knowledge with industry, and apply advanced techniques to enhance materials processing and characterization.
2020 EPD Scholarship
William Carpenter
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Title: Student
Affiliation: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Quote: I am very honored to receive this award from TMS and would like to extend my gratitude to the TMS scholarship committee. TMS has provided me with invaluable insight into the career paths and trends within the materials science and engineering community. In the most pragmatic way, TMS has provided me the opportunity to meet experts within the metallurgical community and assisted in my career development. Material Advantage has provided me the opportunity to grow professionally and scholarships to facilitate my education. I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in materials engineering focusing on novel complex alloys for energy applications.
2020 FMD Gilbert Chin Scholarship
Thomas Colburn
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Stanford University
Quote: Material Advantage has been transformative in my educational career by providing opportunities for me to present my research, network with fellow young scientists, and fund my academic pursuits through scholarships. I have had the chance to speak at the International Conference for the American Ceramic Society and the Materials Science and Technology 2019 conference. Presenting at these conferences has allowed me to share my research on an international stage while meeting and networking with fellow young scientists as part of the Global Young Investigators Forum. Material Advantage's scholarships have also helped ease the financial burden of college expenses on my family. After graduating from Stanford, I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or materials science. I am so grateful to TMS, Battelle, and the Functional Materials Division for this honor and for helping me fulfill my educational goals.
2020 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship
Kyle Ventura
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Florida
Quote: I am incredibly grateful and honored to be a recipient of this scholarship. I would like to thank my adviser Gerhard Fuchs as well as my colleagues at the University of Florida for the help and support they have given me on my academic journey. Being recognized for my work with superalloys for the past 3 years encourages me to continue the pursuit of this knowledge. As a member of my school’s Material Advantage chapter I participated in our Materials Bowl trivia team and made many professional connections as well as friends. After I graduate, I plan to work in industry to continue improving the knowledge in this field. Eventually, I want to be able to teach other aspiring engineers, encouraging them to help make new discoveries and advance the field of metallurgical engineering.
2020 International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship
Hannah Walker
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Madison
Quote: I am extremely honored to be selected as a recipient for this scholarship! TMS and Material Advantage have been crucial in helping me explore my academic interests and connect with fellow students and professionals within the materials discipline. I am very grateful to the TMS International Symposium on Superalloys Committee—this scholarship helps substantially with the accessibility of my education. After graduation, I am planning to pursue a graduate degree in materials science and engineering to further broaden my impact in the field.
2020 Kaufman CALPHAD Scholarship
Emily Proehl
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Madison
Quote: For the past four years I have been involved with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Material Advantage Student Chapter. The organization has allowed me to explore my passion of Materials Science and Engineering through countless chapter meetings, industry connections, and funding of chapter events like foundry fun nights and forging. The chapter has encouraged my curiosity in the field and helped me develop as a future scientist and engineer. In the fall of 2020, I hope to attend graduate school in the field of nuclear materials. I am excited by the prospect of continued involvement in Material Advantage and TMS at the graduate level and in a professional career ahead.
2020 LMD Scholarship
Samantha Schloder
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh
Quote: Upon starting the materials science and engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh, I joined Material Advantage. Through this, I was introduced to numerous opportunities in research, internships, and scholarships. Scholarships such as this one are the reason why I succeed at school. Rather than worrying about money all the time, I can focus on my studies. Once I finish my undergraduate degree I hope to continue my education through a masters/doctorate program.
2020 MPMD Scholarship
Natalie Wieber
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Quote: TMS has been a key and integral part of my education and career, especially after transferring institutions to pursue a degree in material science. When I transferred, I was introduced to Material Advantage which would not exist if it weren't for TMS. My involvement in Material Advantage gave me the opportunity to serve as a service and social chair for my university's chapter. My involvement also showed faculty that I am passionate about material science, eventually facilitating my internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I am so grateful for these opportunities as well as the MPMD scholarship because it gives me confidence in my efforts to join the field of material science and engineering! I plan on continuing my education in a Ph.D. program beginning fall of 2020, diving more deeply into ceramic materials and renewable energy applications
2020 SMD Scholarship
Jadzia Graves
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Title: Student
Affiliation: University of Idaho
Quote: Material Advantage has allowed me to connect with my peers in a way that general classes have not. Since becoming involved in the club, I have had greater opportunities to work with other students in my field and participate in events like the TMS Bladesmithing Competition. Attending the TMS annual meeting was an amazing opportunity to learn about recent occurrences in the world of materials and it gave me a chance to present what I have learned in my own research. After I graduate I plan to pursue structural materials for aerospace applications. The SMD scholarship will help support my education and it is a great honor to receive it.
2020 TMS Best Paper Contest - Graduate - 2nd Place
Keyou Mao
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Title: Student
Affiliation: Purdue University
Quote: It is a blessing to be honored by such a prestigious award. The TMS Foundation and Materials Advantage provide me with a high-level professional platform to connect with the materials science community via sharing the frontiers of our research so that we can innovate materials to make our world a better place. I have attended more than ten TMS career development workshops. This award also allows me to present my work at the TMS 2020 Annual Meeting in San Diego. I believe all of these TMS benefits equip me with knowledge for my academic endeavors and elevate my motivation for solving greater materials problems. In the future, I will continue my career in materials research and development and open a start-up company.