The attached provides a detailed overview of the plenary session kicking off the Materials and Society: Energy and Sustainable Production technical track at TMS 2011. Additional information on TMS 2011's Materials and Society programming can be accessed at this link. Proceedings of the research presented at the TMS 2011 Annual Meeting can be purchased through the TMS Knowledge Resource Center.

Information on the TMS 2012 Annual Meeting to be held March 11-15 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, can be accessed here.