MATERIAL ADVANTAGE STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Students at MS&T 2005

FREE Advanced Registration for
Material Advantage Members
(Register by September 25, 2006)

You will need your Material Advantage TMS ID# to register
(Call 724-776-9000 x 241 if needed)

Student Housing is available at the Garfield Suites Hotel - $99.00. Contact the Garfield Hotel Directly at 513-421-3355 - say you are attending MS&T.

Material Advantage Travel Grants

The Material Advantage program now offers $500 travel grants to student chapters in support of attending AISTech, the TMS annual meeting, or the ACerS and ASM annual meetings held at MS&T.  Applications for travel grants to MS&T are due before Oct. 2, 2006 and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  For information and an application visit http://www.materialadvantage.org/mst06/travelgrant.asp.

Student Monitors

Students may partially defray expenses by serving as session monitors.  Monitors assist session chairs, record session attendance statistics, assist with audio/visual equipment, etc.  Monitor positions are limited and are assigned on a first-come basis.  Interested students should e-mail Christina Raabe at raabe@tms.org before Sept. 25.

Student Chapter Development Conference – Hyatt, Regency F

Receive a detailed introduction to the Material Advantage program: membership benefits, student chapter development and member recruitment. Plus, share best practices, network and develop contacts. Chapter chairs are encouraged to attend.  

Registration is now full. Contact Candace Cunningham at Candace.cunningham@asminternational.org with any questions.

Speakers:

Adam Pilchak, The Ohio State University
Clarissa Yablosky, The Ohio State University
Clayton Spangler, Steel Dynamics, Inc.

A fun trip to Dave & Buster’s follows.

Student Orientation – Hyatt, Regency A

Find out about the exhibition, conference and other learning and networking opportunities while getting to know your fellow student members.

Resume Building and Career Tips Session – Hyatt, Regency A

Learn what human resource representatives are looking for when reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates. Discover tips to get your resume noticed, get your foot in the door, and land that perfect job.

Michael Doyle, Premier Manufacturing Services Inc.

Career Forum – Graduate School Session – Hyatt, Regency A

Discuss career options in materials science and engineering with professionals from industry, academia and government. Gain insight into the value of professional memberships, make industry connections, and learn about career and graduate school opportunities from those who have experienced it first-hand.

R. Allen Kimel, Pennsylvania State University
Al Csontos, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Richard P. Smith, Mittal Steel USA - Coatesville
Hank Rawlins, University of Missouri-Rolla

Mock Interviews – Hyatt, Level 4 - FULL

Professionals from various industries will be on-site to hold 30 minute "mock interviews" with students. The purpose of a mock interview is to provide the student with practical experience and feedback on the interviewing process. Interviewers will provide feedback and coaching in this unique, private setting. To reserve an interview time complete and return the Mock Interview Reservation Form by October 2, 2006 (any remaining available times will be filled at orientation). Questions should be directed to Lori Wharrey at lwharrey@aist.org.

Interviewers

Al Csontos, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Art A. Kracke, AlIvac
Elizabeth M. Perepezko, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.
Derek Burrell, CMC Steel Group
Ronald J. O'Malley, Nucor Steel-Decatur

Student Networking Mixer – Hyatt, Regency B&C

This relaxed, casual and fun atmosphere is designed for students, faculty, government, and industry representatives to make connections and share experiences of professional growth. *Beer, soft drinks, snacks and music will be provided. Students are encouraged to show school pride by wearing their school colors.

*In accordance with Ohio State Law, alcoholic beverages will be served only to attendees who are 21 years of age or older; proper photo I.D. (with date of birth) must be presented by those wishing to drink alcohol.

	Nucor Steel
	Commercial Metals Company Steel Group

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Student Union – Duke Energy Center

Material Advantage Student Career Connection – Hyatt Regency A

Human resource departments from companies representing various industries have been invited to participate in this student recruiting event.  The companies will be speaking with students about potential employment opportunities.  Be sure to bring copies of your resume!

ATI Allvac, Monroe, N.S.
Atmosphere Annealing, Inc., Lansing, Mich.
Commercial Metals Company Steel Group, Cayce. W. Columbia, S.C.
Halliburton, Duncan, Okla.
Krell Institute, Ames, Iowa
Lone Star Steel Co., Lone Star, Texas
Nucor Steel, Charlotte, N.C.
Oregon Steel Mills, Portland, Oreg.
Republic Engineered Products Inc., Akron, Ohio
Scot Forge Company, Spring Grove, Ill.
Severstal North America, Inc., Dearborn, Mich.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., Columbia City, Ind.
Timet Corp., Toronto, Ohio
The Timken Company
The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich.
U.S. Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Material Advantage Student Graduate Program Connection – Hyatt Regency A

Representative from universities will be on-site to provide information on graduate programs.

Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa
University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Mo.
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.

Student Speaking Contest – Hyatt Regency

Each Material Advantage chapter is encouraged to nominate a student member to participate in this speaking contest.  The subject of the presentation must be technical but can relate to any aspect of materials science and engineering. Register in advance to participate or plan to attend to support your fellow studnets. For more information and contest rules visit http://www.materialadvantage.org/mst06/studentcontest.asp.  Contact Maria Stout at mstout@ceramics.org with any questions.

Judges:

Craig V. Darragh, The Timken Company
H. Duff Hunt, Chaparral Steel

10 – 11 a.m.

Ceramic Mug Drop – Duke Energy Center - Exhibit Hall B

It’s a competition of brawn and beauty . . . mugs fabricated from ceramic raw materials by students are judged on both aesthetics and breaking thresholds.  Mugs are dropped from successively higher levels until the breaking threshold is reached.  The mug with the highest successful drop distance wins!  To participate, register by September 15 by e-mailing Bob Schwarts at rwschwar@umr.edu.  If you are not a contestant, come watch this smashing event!

Putting Contest – Duke Energy Center, Exhibit show floor (near booths 249 & 349)

Teams of four students compete using the putters and balls they fabricated!  Each team member must have his or her own putter and ball, which are judged prior to the competition.  Prizes are awarded for aesthetics, closest putt and best putting team (the team achieving the shortest combined distance from the hole).  To compete, register by September 15 by e-mailing Bob Schwartz at rwschwar@umr.edu.  All students are encouraged to attend to support their fellow students in this fun event!

Awards Ceremony - Duke Energy Center, Exhibit show floor- (Industry Track B Area)

Join us as we congratulate the winners of the:

• Material Advantage Chapters of Excellence
• Student Speaking Contest
• Putter Contest and the Mug Drop
• CEC Outstanding Educator
  • Thomas O.Mason, Northwestern University
• TMS Superalloys Scholarships
  • Christopher Roberts, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Andrew Wasson, University of Florida
• World Materials Day Awards (IOMMMS)
  • Florida International University Student Chapter
  • University of Connecticut Student Chapter
  • University of Washington Student Chapter

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Student Union – Duke Energy Center