Title: Professor Emeritus
Affiliation: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Quote: As a youth, I dreamed of visiting with a metallurgist to learn more of the subject I loved. So, later being able to be a part of and serving a Society of metallurgists and materials and mineral engineers has been a joy. My friends are here at TMS: dear friends who have enriched my journey of exploration and learning. Having never sought positions or honors, I am surprised by the unlikely circumstance that they have somehow found me, but I attribute it entirely to either the kind encouragement, opportunities, or errors of my dear TMS friends. I am honored to be the 2021 face of service to TMS knowing well there are many who serve or have served devotedly and astutely including my friend and the award’s namesake Alex Scott. Lastly and most importantly, were it not for a previous recipient of this award, my former graduate advisor, colleague, and dear friend, I would never have embarked on my TMS odyssey: thank you, John Hager.
Citation: For passionate, dedicated, exemplary uninterrupted and loyal service to The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society since 1966.