TMS Fall Meeting '98: Student Information
October 11-15, 1998 · TMS FALL MEETING '98 · Rosemont, Illinois
Focusing on physical metallurgy and materials, the TMS Fall Meeting '98 features a wide array of technical symposia sponsored by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). A poster session is also planned. As a greater convenience for attendees, the meeting is typically colocated with ASM International's Materials Solutions Conference. Approximately 100 technical sessions will focus on key information and successful strategies to give attendees insight into the research, development, and application of new materials processes, analysis techniques, and equipment advances.
TMS Fall Meeting '98 offers students interested in materials science and engineering a myriad of opportunities to gather technical information, explore career possibilities, and network with student and professionals in their fields.
NON-MEMBER STUDENTS GET A FREE YEAR OF TMS MEMBERSHIP
TMS student members receive complimentary registration at the TMS Fall Meeting '98. Registration for students who are not members is $25, which will be applied toward a 1999 TMS Student Membership. If you also plan to attend ASM International's Materials Solutions Conference in nearby Rosemont, Illinois, you may take advantage of another discounted registration offer for students.
1998 JOINT ASM/TMS STUDENT NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Students attending the TMS Fall Meeting '98 are invited to
attend Student Night, scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 1998 at
the Rosemont Hyatt Hotel. These annual student activities are
organized and jointly sponsored by ASM International and TMS. Students, faculty, and interested members should make note of these opportunities. The Student Night activities are free for all students. For additional information, contact Vicki Koebnick, TMS Education Department at koebnick@tms.org.
1998 STUDENT CAREER FORUM IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
On Sunday, October 11, 1998, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., at the Rosemont Hyatt Hotel, in the Rosemont Ballrooms A & B, students will have the opportunity to discuss career opportunities that involve materials science and engineering with engineering and human resources representatives from related industries. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and this will be a wonderful opportunity to make industry connections and learn about career options. Select TMS and ASM scholarships and the 1998 ASM/TMS Chapters of Excellence will be announced and recognized. There will be a break for dinner, and students will receive information about dining options around the Chicago/Rosemont area.
1998 STUDENT/FACULTY MIXER
The traditional mixer for students and faculty will be held Sunday evening, October 11, 1998, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the Rosemont Ballrooms A & B, at the Rosemont Hyatt Hotel. Everyone is encouraged to display school pride by wearing their school colors. Dress is informal, and everyone should plan to dance and have a great time. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and those who attend will be able to participate in a raffle for fantastic door prizes. Students, faculty, members of the Board, and executive officers are all invited to attend.
TMS STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Students are encouraged to attend and participate in the TMS Student Affairs Committee meeting, scheduled for Monday morning, October 12, from 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m., in the O'Hare Hilton Hotes, Room 2049. At this meeting, practicing engineers interested in student programs, chapter faculty advisors, and students discuss the important issues involved with the TMS Student Programs.
TMS STUDENT MONITORS
Students will have the opportunity to partially defray their conference expenses by serving as session monitors during TMS Fall Meeting '98. Monitors are responsible for assisting the session chair, recording session attendance, and assisting with audio/visual equipment. All monitors must report to the Authors' Coffee in the International Ballroom East at either 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m. if they are scheduled to monitor morning sessions, or 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. if they are scheduled to monitor afternoon sessions. Monitors positions are limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.
Questions? Contact the TMS Customer Service Center, 184 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086-7528; telephone 1-800-759-4867 (USA) or (724) 776-9000, ext. 270; fax (724) 776-3770; e-mail csc@tms.org
