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ASM CHAPTER HONOR ROLL
ASM is also pleased to announce two distinguished
individuals who have been named to participate in the 2016
ASM-IIM Visiting Lecturer North American Program: Prof.
Amartya Mukopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology,
and Dr. V.S. Raja, Indian Institute of Technology. Prof. Anish
Upadhyaya, Indian Institute of Technology, and Prof. Kau-
shik Chatterjee, Indian Institute of Science were awarded
the Lectureship in 2015 and will be recognized along with
the 2016 lecturers. The award includes a $2000 honorarium
to be used for travel expenses within the U.S. and Canada
during the lecturer’s visit. All recipients will receive a certif-
icate of recognition to be presented at the ASM Leadership
Awards Luncheon scheduled for October 24 in Salt Lake City
during MS&T16.
Seeking Applicants for SMST Fellowship
The International Organization on Shape Memory &
Superelastic Technologies (SMST), an affiliate society of
ASM International, is seeking applicants for the 2017 SMST
Fellowship. The intent of the fellowship is to provide a cur-
rent use gift to a deserving graduate student(s) with the pur-
pose of initiating interest in a unique path of research for
shape memory materials such as Nitinol. The award, which
is financially supported in 2017 by Edwards Lifesciences,
includes a stipend of up to $50,000. The recipient will pres-
ent research results at the 2019 SMST Conference to be held
in Constance, Germany. Application deadline is January 9,
2017. For more information, visit or
contact .
New Members Join Shape Memory and
Superelasticity Editorial Advisory Board
The latest exceptional indi-
viduals to join the editorial advi-
sory board of the Shape Memory
and Superelasticity journal
include Gunay Anlas, Bogazici
University, Turkey; Samantha
Daly, University of California,
Santa Barbara; Ken Gall, Duke
University; Reginald Hamilton,
Penn State University; Ryosuke
Kainuma, Tohoku University,
Japan; Ibrahim Karaman, Texas
A&M University, Christian Lexcellent, University of Besan-
con, France; Alan Pelton, G. Rau Inc., and Aaron Stebner,
Colorado School of Mines. To view the full announcement
and the first two years of Shape Memory and Superelastic-
ity for free, visit
s40830-016-0071-2.
ASM CHAPTER
HONOR ROLL
The ASM Volunteerism Committee proudly announces
the 2016 Chapter Volunteer Honor Roll recognizing individu-
als whose performance is exemplary and essential for ASM’s
success. All Chapters were invited to nominate one person
and Chapter Executive Committees were encouraged to
select a member who serves as a volunteer in an ongoing
capacity. Submissions for the 2017 Honor Roll will open in
March 2017. Join us in recognizing the following 2016 Chap-
ter Honor Roll volunteers who will receive an ASM MVP tie
or scarf.
Buffalo Chapter—Lee Gearhart
Lee Gearhart has been involved in the Buffalo Chapter
in a big way for more than 35 years. He has served in every
position of responsibility and has willingly and graciously
orchestrated many memorable meetings and events over
the years. His spirit and good will are exemplary to all he
encounters and he always works to keep the Chapter ener-
gized and vital.
Central Massachusetts—Frank Blanchard
Frank Blanchard is the backbone of this Chapter’s
executive committee, having served on it for 32 years, with
over 20 as treasurer. He has also served as chairman, vice
chair, social activities chair, and sustaining membership
chairman. He resurrected the Chapter’s annual golf out-
ing by creating a friendly team competition and ensuring
it was financially sound for the past 23 years. Blanchard is
a huge asset due to his infectious enthusiasm for ASM par-
Seeking Nominations for Thermal
Spray Hall of Fame
The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993
by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, recog-
nizes and honors outstanding leaders who have made sig-
nificant contributions to the science, technology, practice,
education, management, and advancement of thermal
spray. For a copy of the rules, nomination form, and list of
previous recipients, visit tss.asminternational.org or con-
tact . Nominations are
due September 30.