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The TMS 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibition offers students invaluable opportunities to learn more about the materials profession, network with professionals and peers, and compete in lucrative, resume-building competitions.
This section of the site can show you how to make the most of your experience at TMS2014 by applying for student competitions and planning to attend student-specific events and activities at the meeting.
The following competitions are open to undergraduate and graduate students at the TMS 2014 Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
Student Poster Contest
Date: Monday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center – Sails Pavilion
Browse the student poster displays and ask questions of the contest participants at the Student Poster Contest Judging Session.
The 2014 Technical Division Student Poster Contest is now closed for submissions.
TMS2014 Materials Bowl
Date: Sunday February 16
Elimination Rounds: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Championship Round: 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center – Room 14AB
Material Advantage chapters are invited to participate in the Materials Bowl, held each year at the TMS Annual Meeting. Chapters select a team of two-to-four chapter members to represent their school in a materials-themed knowledge and trivia competition. The team may consist of a mix of undergraduates with up to two graduate students. Teams compete in elimination rounds, a semi-final match, and championship game for cash prizes.
Prizes
Each member of the winning team receives $250, and the winning chapter receives $500. The second-place team receives $500 for their chapter.
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TMS2014 Materials Bowl - Noon to 8:30 p.m., San Diego Convention Center – Room 14AB
Even if you aren’t competing in this materials-themed quiz-show competition, you’re welcome to attend the elimination
rounds or the final championship round. Play along to test your materials science and engineering knowledge or cheer on
your favorite school.
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Student Mixer - 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., San Diego Convention Center – Room 15AB
This informal social event allows students to interact with each other and with professional members in a relaxed—and fun—setting. Refreshments are provided. Dancing is optional.
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Student Poster Contest - Monday, February 17 through Tuesday, February 18
Judging Session – Monday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location : San Diego Convention Center – Sails Pavilion
Browse the student poster displays at your leisure or attend the official contest judging session to ask questions of the contest participants or to answer questions about your own work.
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Student Career Forum - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Marriott Marquis and Marina - Catalina
Organized by the TMS Young Leader Committee, this session will feature speakers from various stages of their careers and diverse materials science backgrounds to discuss how to navigate a successful career path in materials. |
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