Webinar Library

Looking for at-home learning opportunities? TMS members have free access to a collection of recorded webinars that include overviews of fundamentals, tutorials on emerging technologies, sessions on leadership and management skills development, and content based on popular workshops traditionally held at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition. New content is being added so check back regularly.

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  • Pride in Materials Science

    The TMS Pride Working Group and the ASM IDEA Committee - LGBTQ+ Group are co-hosting an exciting and insightful online panel discussion to celebrate Pride, grow the community, and raise the profile of LGBTQIA+ voices within the materials science and engineering societies.
    Recorded:
    June 21, 2023
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Pride in Materials Science
    The TMS Pride Working Group and the ASM IDEA Committee - LGBTQ+ Group are co-hosting an exciting and insightful online panel discussion to celebrate Pride, grow the community, and raise the profile of LGBTQIA+ voices within the materials science and engineering societies.
    Recorded: June 21, 2023
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Accelerating Research and Development in the Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials

    This webinar will provide a summary of the key findings and recommendations of the new TMS Accelerator Study Report
    Recorded:
    January 24, 2023
    11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Free for TMS members
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    Accelerating Research and Development in the Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials
    This webinar will provide a summary of the key findings and recommendations of the new TMS Accelerator Study Report
    Recorded: January 24, 2023
    11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    Free for TMS members
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  • The Science Behind Green Steel

    This presentation introduces some existing basic research questions associated with producing steel more sustainably, particularly with lower CO2 emissions.
    Recorded:
    November 3, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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    The Science Behind Green Steel
    This presentation introduces some existing basic research questions associated with producing steel more sustainably, particularly with lower CO2 emissions.
    Recorded: November 3, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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  • Metamorphic Manufacturing: Robotic Blacksmithing for On-Demand Components Webinar Series

    This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of metamorphic manufacturing (MM).
    Recorded:
    Tuesday, July 19, 2022 and Wednesday, July 20, 2022
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Metamorphic Manufacturing: Robotic Blacksmithing for On-Demand Components Webinar Series
    This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of metamorphic manufacturing (MM).
    Recorded: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 and Wednesday, July 20, 2022
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Precipitating Change: Human Diversity in Materials

    With this series, we hope to provide space for dialogue around issues regarding intersectionality between the LGTBQ+ and materials science communities.ematics)
    Recorded:
    Thursday, June 16, 2022
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Precipitating Change: Human Diversity in Materials
    With this series, we hope to provide space for dialogue around issues regarding intersectionality between the LGTBQ+ and materials science communities.ematics)
    Recorded: Thursday, June 16, 2022
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Trends and Opportunities in Future Federally Funded Research 2

    In this webinar, a roundtable discussion will highlight some key opportunities and trends associated with federally funded R&D in these domains, including some opportunities in which interdisciplinary collaboration and activities are beneficial.
    Recorded:
    Thursday, June 2, 2022
    Free for TMS Members
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    Trends and Opportunities in Future Federally Funded Research 2
    In this webinar, a roundtable discussion will highlight some key opportunities and trends associated with federally funded R&D in these domains, including some opportunities in which interdisciplinary collaboration and activities are beneficial.
    Recorded: Thursday, June 2, 2022
    Free for TMS Members
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  • The Next Decade of the MGI

    In this webinar, James A. Warren, National Institute of Standards and Technology, will provide an overview of the MGI strategic plan and will discuss what’s in store for the next decade of the MGI.
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, June 1, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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    The Next Decade of the MGI
    In this webinar, James A. Warren, National Institute of Standards and Technology, will provide an overview of the MGI strategic plan and will discuss what’s in store for the next decade of the MGI.
    Recorded: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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  • Academic Leadership Down in the Trenches

    Join Nix as he discusses his approach to leadership, specifically in the academic field, and his advice on the various problems leaders face.
    Recorded:
    Thursday, March 17, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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    Academic Leadership Down in the Trenches
    Join Nix as he discusses his approach to leadership, specifically in the academic field, and his advice on the various problems leaders face.
    Recorded: Thursday, March 17, 2022
    Free for TMS members
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  • Smarter Ways to Give - Top 10 Tax Tips for 2021

    In this plain language, practical presentation, Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®, will provide the latest tips on the smartest ways to give in 2021 and beyond.
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, October 13, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Smarter Ways to Give - Top 10 Tax Tips for 2021
    In this plain language, practical presentation, Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP®, will provide the latest tips on the smartest ways to give in 2021 and beyond.
    Recorded: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Scandium: Properties, Alloys, and Current Activities Webinar Series

    This four-part webinar series will provide an introduction to scandium, its uses, and the industry value chain (including in fuel cells and wrought and cast aluminum alloys).
    Recorded:
    July 13, 15, 20, and 22, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Scandium: Properties, Alloys, and Current Activities Webinar Series
    This four-part webinar series will provide an introduction to scandium, its uses, and the industry value chain (including in fuel cells and wrought and cast aluminum alloys).
    Recorded: July 13, 15, 20, and 22, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Leadership in Research Organizations

    This webinar will highlight successful (and unsuccessful) approaches to fostering strong interactive and diverse research teams.
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    Free for TMS members
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    Leadership in Research Organizations
    This webinar will highlight successful (and unsuccessful) approaches to fostering strong interactive and diverse research teams.
    Recorded: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    Free for TMS members
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  • Pride, Power and Privilege – An Exploration of LGBTQ+ Issues in STEM

    Hear from guest speaker, Ben Britton, on creating a space for all to participate equally in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Pride, Power and Privilege – An Exploration of LGBTQ+ Issues in STEM
    Hear from guest speaker, Ben Britton, on creating a space for all to participate equally in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
    Recorded: Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Achieving Professional Success: What You Don’t Learn in the Classroom

    Being successful within your organization, the greater professional community, your family, and beyond is essential for a well-rounded career.
    Recorded:
    Thursday, May 20, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Achieving Professional Success: What You Don’t Learn in the Classroom
    Being successful within your organization, the greater professional community, your family, and beyond is essential for a well-rounded career.
    Recorded: Thursday, May 20, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Evolution of Alloy Design from 1921 to 2021

    Based on his experience in alloy and process design over the last 71 years, Dr. Raymond Decker will cite case histories of notable alloy designs in this webinar while counting the surprising breadth of practical applications.
    Recorded:
    Tuesday, May 18, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Evolution of Alloy Design from 1921 to 2021
    Based on his experience in alloy and process design over the last 71 years, Dr. Raymond Decker will cite case histories of notable alloy designs in this webinar while counting the surprising breadth of practical applications.
    Recorded: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Diversity in the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Professions Virtual Keynote Series

    Recognized experts in advancing DEI will share strategies and insights that are effective and actionable.
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, April 21, 2021; Wednesday, May 5, 2021; Wednesday, May 12, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Diversity in the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Professions Virtual Keynote Series
    Recognized experts in advancing DEI will share strategies and insights that are effective and actionable.
    Recorded: Wednesday, April 21, 2021; Wednesday, May 5, 2021; Wednesday, May 12, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Leadership in Engineering: We Lead Framework and Management of Change

    Through stories of an evolving career, this webinar will provide sample scenarios that cover the complexities of problem solving and decision making in the materials science and engineering (MSE) profession.
    Recorded:
    Wednesday, April 28, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Leadership in Engineering: We Lead Framework and Management of Change
    Through stories of an evolving career, this webinar will provide sample scenarios that cover the complexities of problem solving and decision making in the materials science and engineering (MSE) profession.
    Recorded: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Leading Virtual Teams

    This webinar will provide clear direction on how to manage a virtual team and how to build relationships and communication that enable tasks to be achieved and projects to stay on track.
    Recorded:
    February 24, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Leading Virtual Teams
    This webinar will provide clear direction on how to manage a virtual team and how to build relationships and communication that enable tasks to be achieved and projects to stay on track.
    Recorded: February 24, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Robotically Controlled Welding for Large Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study

    In this webinar, experts will explore a Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) approach developed by Lincoln Electric.
    Recorded:
    February 18, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Robotically Controlled Welding for Large Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study
    In this webinar, experts will explore a Wire-arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) approach developed by Lincoln Electric.
    Recorded: February 18, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Materials-Based Startup Companies Roundtable

    In this new roundtable webinar, two entrepreneurs will highlight some of their key experiences starting two different types of MS&E-based companies, including the various challenges they faced, their experiences, and the growth associated with such startups.
    Recorded:
    February 17, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Materials-Based Startup Companies Roundtable
    In this new roundtable webinar, two entrepreneurs will highlight some of their key experiences starting two different types of MS&E-based companies, including the various challenges they faced, their experiences, and the growth associated with such startups.
    Recorded: February 17, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Artificial Intelligence in Materials: Research, Design, and Manufacturing Webinar Series

    This four-part webinar series will explore the newest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and how they affect the materials science and engineering (MS&E) fields.
    Recorded:
    February 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Artificial Intelligence in Materials: Research, Design, and Manufacturing Webinar Series
    This four-part webinar series will explore the newest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and how they affect the materials science and engineering (MS&E) fields.
    Recorded: February 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Additive Manufacturing: On Alloy Design Webinar Series

    TMS is reconvening experts to discuss the design of new alloys suited for metal additive manufacturing (AM), with a focus on computational approaches and experimental approaches.
    Recorded:
    January 19, 21, and 26, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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    Additive Manufacturing: On Alloy Design Webinar Series
    TMS is reconvening experts to discuss the design of new alloys suited for metal additive manufacturing (AM), with a focus on computational approaches and experimental approaches.
    Recorded: January 19, 21, and 26, 2021
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Materials Explorers: Teaching STEM through Pop Culture and the Real World

    This free webinar will help parents, educators, and TMS members learn more about the program supporting materials scientists and engineers as they reach out to schools in their communities.
    Recorded:
    January 13, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Materials Explorers: Teaching STEM through Pop Culture and the Real World
    This free webinar will help parents, educators, and TMS members learn more about the program supporting materials scientists and engineers as they reach out to schools in their communities.
    Recorded: January 13, 2021
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation for Materials Research Webinar Series

    This webinar series explores some of the latest developments in the 3D characterization of structural materials using neutron and synchrotron radiation.
    Recorded:
    December 8, 10, 15, and 17, 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation for Materials Research Webinar Series
    This webinar series explores some of the latest developments in the 3D characterization of structural materials using neutron and synchrotron radiation.
    Recorded: December 8, 10, 15, and 17, 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Trends and Opportunities in Future Federally Funded Research

    In this webinar, a roundtable discussion will highlight some key opportunities and trends associated with federally funded R&D in these domains, including some opportunities in which interdisciplinary collaboration and activities are beneficial.
    Recorded:
    November 19, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Trends and Opportunities in Future Federally Funded Research
    In this webinar, a roundtable discussion will highlight some key opportunities and trends associated with federally funded R&D in these domains, including some opportunities in which interdisciplinary collaboration and activities are beneficial.
    Recorded: November 19, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • High Entropy Alloys Roundtable

    This webinar will highlight key issues and opportunities associated with the fundamental science, alloy development, characterization methods, properties, and potential applications of HEAs.
    Recorded:
    November 17, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    High Entropy Alloys Roundtable
    This webinar will highlight key issues and opportunities associated with the fundamental science, alloy development, characterization methods, properties, and potential applications of HEAs.
    Recorded: November 17, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Additive Manufacturing Roundtable: Alloy Design

    Join experts at the roundtable for a discussion on the design of new alloys suited for metal additive manufacturing (AM), with a focus on computational approaches and experimental approaches.
    Recorded:
    November 12, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Additive Manufacturing Roundtable: Alloy Design
    Join experts at the roundtable for a discussion on the design of new alloys suited for metal additive manufacturing (AM), with a focus on computational approaches and experimental approaches.
    Recorded: November 12, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • V&V Webinar Series: Verification and Validation of Computational Modeling of Materials and Structures

    The webinar series explores the latest TMS science and technology accelerator study now available.
    Recorded:
    October 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    V&V Webinar Series: Verification and Validation of Computational Modeling of Materials and Structures
    The webinar series explores the latest TMS science and technology accelerator study now available.
    Recorded: October 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Superalloys 2021 Preview Webinar Series

    These webinars will show the latest developments from research conducted in universities, government laboratories, and industry, from studies on alloy properties, new processing techniques, and even repairing damaged superalloys.
    Recorded:
    September, October 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Superalloys 2021 Preview Webinar Series
    These webinars will show the latest developments from research conducted in universities, government laboratories, and industry, from studies on alloy properties, new processing techniques, and even repairing damaged superalloys.
    Recorded: September, October 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • How Electron and X-ray Microscopy Enable Materials Discovery and Development

    Join a discussion with experts from ZEISS Microscopy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to understand the latest advances in electron and x-ray microscopy.
    Recorded:
    September 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    How Electron and X-ray Microscopy Enable Materials Discovery and Development
    Join a discussion with experts from ZEISS Microscopy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to understand the latest advances in electron and x-ray microscopy.
    Recorded: September 2020
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • Bring Artificial Intelligence to your Materials Organization

    Learn from researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence to unlock the possibilities for your organization.
    Recorded:
    July 22, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Bring Artificial Intelligence to your Materials Organization
    Learn from researchers at the forefront of artificial intelligence to unlock the possibilities for your organization.
    Recorded: July 22, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • From Technical Excellence to Organizational Leadership: Navigating Your Path to Success

    Learn to navigate your own path to success while also building teams and inspiring good decision-making among their ranks.
    Recorded:
    July 15, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    From Technical Excellence to Organizational Leadership: Navigating Your Path to Success
    Learn to navigate your own path to success while also building teams and inspiring good decision-making among their ranks.
    Recorded: July 15, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Safety Culture in a Laboratory Environment

    Learn how to implement the key steps for creating a “safety culture” in your laboratory from leading experts.
    Recorded:
    June 24, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Safety Culture in a Laboratory Environment
    Learn how to implement the key steps for creating a “safety culture” in your laboratory from leading experts.
    Recorded: June 24, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Managing and Supporting Your R&D Laboratory Personnel through Transformative Events

    Insights and guidance for managers on how to effectively support their teams through unusual world events (such as the COVID-19 pandemic).
    Recorded:
    June 17, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Managing and Supporting Your R&D Laboratory Personnel through Transformative Events
    Insights and guidance for managers on how to effectively support their teams through unusual world events (such as the COVID-19 pandemic).
    Recorded: June 17, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Transitioning to Online Instruction: Tips, Tools and Techniques

    This webinar addresses some of the key considerations inherent in transitioning to online instruction. A downloadable resource guide is available as part of the program.
    Recorded:
    April 9, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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    Transitioning to Online Instruction: Tips, Tools and Techniques
    This webinar addresses some of the key considerations inherent in transitioning to online instruction. A downloadable resource guide is available as part of the program.
    Recorded: April 9, 2020
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Corrosion Fundamentals Webinar Series

    The focus of this series is to establish the groundwork to build specific expertise in corrosion characterization and testing techniques and failure analysis.
    Recorded:
    August/September 2018
    Free for TMS Members
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    Corrosion Fundamentals Webinar Series
    The focus of this series is to establish the groundwork to build specific expertise in corrosion characterization and testing techniques and failure analysis.
    Recorded: August/September 2018
    Free for TMS Members
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  • 35 Years of Contributions to Cast Shop Research and Development – A Webinar Honoring Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schneider

    An overview of important work of a recognized industry leader in the areas of melt filtration, grain refinement, and direct chill casting of aluminum alloys.
    Recorded:
    January 2017
    Free for TMS Members
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    35 Years of Contributions to Cast Shop Research and Development – A Webinar Honoring Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schneider
    An overview of important work of a recognized industry leader in the areas of melt filtration, grain refinement, and direct chill casting of aluminum alloys.
    Recorded: January 2017
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Materials Thermodynamics: From Fundamentals of Entropy to Gibbs Energies Webinar Series

    Gain an improved understanding of thermodynamics as they apply to high entropy alloys and complex, concentrated alloys from two leading experts.
    Recorded:
    December 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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    Materials Thermodynamics: From Fundamentals of Entropy to Gibbs Energies Webinar Series
    Gain an improved understanding of thermodynamics as they apply to high entropy alloys and complex, concentrated alloys from two leading experts.
    Recorded: December 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Overview of Materials Data Curation Tools Webinar Series

    This series presents an overview of a variety of open source data curation tools, with instruction by some of the leading innovators in the field.
    Recorded:
    September/October 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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    Overview of Materials Data Curation Tools Webinar Series
    This series presents an overview of a variety of open source data curation tools, with instruction by some of the leading innovators in the field.
    Recorded: September/October 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Electronic Packaging and Interconnect Materials Webinar Series

    This series is based on the long-standing Lead-Free Solders and Interconnect Technology Workshop traditionally held at the TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition.
    Recorded:
    August/September 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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    Electronic Packaging and Interconnect Materials Webinar Series
    This series is based on the long-standing Lead-Free Solders and Interconnect Technology Workshop traditionally held at the TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition.
    Recorded: August/September 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Rapid Prototyping of Iron and Steel through Evaporative Casting Including Additive Manufacturing Patterns

    Explore the benefits of a prototype made out of the actual materials of the final part, with lead times not much longer than conventional prototype methods.
    Recorded:
    May 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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    Rapid Prototyping of Iron and Steel through Evaporative Casting Including Additive Manufacturing Patterns
    Explore the benefits of a prototype made out of the actual materials of the final part, with lead times not much longer than conventional prototype methods.
    Recorded: May 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Introduction to DREAM.3D and SIMPL

    This webinar will introduce the open-source Digital Representation Environment for the Analysis of Materials in 3D (DREAM.3D) software tool and the Spatial Information Management Protocol Library (SIMPL).
    Recorded:
    March 17, 2016
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    Introduction to DREAM.3D and SIMPL
    This webinar will introduce the open-source Digital Representation Environment for the Analysis of Materials in 3D (DREAM.3D) software tool and the Spatial Information Management Protocol Library (SIMPL).
    Recorded: March 17, 2016
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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  • The Role of Fractography in Failure Analysis

    This webinar illustrates the interplay between metallography and fractography by means of examples of real failure analysis cases encompassing either overload or fatigue fractures.
    Recorded:
    March 10, 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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    The Role of Fractography in Failure Analysis
    This webinar illustrates the interplay between metallography and fractography by means of examples of real failure analysis cases encompassing either overload or fatigue fractures.
    Recorded: March 10, 2016
    Free for TMS Members
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  • Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Webinar Series

    This webinar series is based on the popular Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Workshop traditionally held at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
    Recorded:
    May 2015
    Free for TMS Members
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    Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Webinar Series
    This webinar series is based on the popular Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Workshop traditionally held at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
    Recorded: May 2015
    Free for TMS Members
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  • The Impact of Contextualized Computing for Materials Students

    Reviews education challenges associated with the incorporation of computation into core curriculum
    Recorded:
    December 2014
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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    The Impact of Contextualized Computing for Materials Students
    Reviews education challenges associated with the incorporation of computation into core curriculum
    Recorded: December 2014
    Free for TMS members and non-members
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