Don’t just listen to your peers present research—meet and talk with them at the following networking events, which bring you face to face with scientists and engineers from around the world. Connecting with colleagues is a significant benefit of attending the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, so be sure to add several of these events to your meeting schedule.
President’s Welcoming Reception
Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Hotel, Pacific Ballroom Foyer 20-26
Open to all attendees, but advance registration is requested
Kick off the TMS 2017 Annual Meeting & Exhibition with this social networking event, to be held immediately before the Global Energy 2025 Opening Plenary Session. Refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend.
Student Mixer
Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 5
Open to all attendees
Take a break and have some fun at this informal social event. Students will have the opportunity to interact with each other and with professionals in a relaxed setting. Refreshments will be provided.
Meet a Mentor
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Hotel, Marina F
The Meet-a-Mentor event at TMS2017 will provide an opportunity for professionals with established experience in their field (mentors) to engage in face-to-face, scheduled meetings with early-career professionals (mentees) in an informal atmosphere. Whether you want to discuss technical issues, career and professional development concerns, or how to get more involved in TMS, this event will give you the opportunity to make new connections and expand your network. This event is free, but advance registration is required, so that TMS can match mentors with appropriate young professionals, based on selected preferences.
Young Professional Happy Hour Reception
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Hotel, Point Loma/Solana Room
This reception provides young professionals the opportunity to network with more experienced TMS members in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Exhibit Opening Reception
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 6
Open to all attendees
You are invited to meet in the exhibit hall for appetizers, beverages, and networking with exhibitors and other colleagues on the first day of the TMS2017 Exhibition.
Job Candidate Poster Session
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Hall B1
Graduate students, post-docs, and early career professionals will show potential employers their qualifications—not just their current research—at a special poster session planned for the TMS 2017 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Sponsored by the TMS Young Professional Committee, the Job Candidate Poster Interactive Session allows young professionals to network with employers looking for high-caliber personnel for positions in national laboratories, academia, and industry.
Pan American Materials Congress Dinner
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Casa Guadalajara Restaurant (offsite)
Enjoy an evening with your colleagues at this networking event, featuring live music and dinner at Casa Guadalajara, a Mexican restaurant located in Old Town, San Diego. Tickets can be purchased through the TMS2017 registration form.
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Date: Tuesday, February 28
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 6
All attendees are invited to gather in the exhibit hall for appetizers, beverages, and networking with exhibitors and colleagues.
Energy Materials 2017 Dinner
Date: Tuesday, February 28
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Harbor House Restaurant (offsite)
Join your Energy Materials 2017 colleagues for an evening of networking and dining at Harbor House, a San Diego seafood and steak restaurant. Tickets can be purchased through the TMS2017 registration form.
Fresh Coffee, Fresh Ideas: Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast
(Formerly the Women in Science Breakfast)
Date: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis Marina Hotel, Pacific 19
Cost: $30 for professional members; $20 for students
Building on the success of the Women in Science Breakfast series at past TMS Annual Meetings, this event, organized by the TMS Diversity Committee, offers an opportunity for TMS members to network and discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in the minerals, metals, and materials professions. Tickets can be purchased through the TMS2017 registration form and includes breakfast.
San Diego Tour with Pan American Materials Congress
Date: Friday, March 3
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gain first-hand insights into the connection between materials and nature. This full-day experience combines tours of the San Diego Zoo and Birch Aquarium with a visit to the laboratory of Marc Meyers, professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and lead organizer of the Pan American Materials Congress. Tickets can be purchased through the TMS2017 registration form.
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