I totally agree Chirag!
As Prof. Chris Berndt likes to say, joining a professional society (and becoming active in it) is like having an insurance policy.
1) You gain access to the most current information in your professional field.
2) You will interact and network with your peers, clients and partners from all over the world.
3) You will (potentially) find a new job (i) if you are looking for one or (ii) if you think it is time to move on.
Cheers!
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Rogerio Lima, PhD
Senior Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada
Fellow of ASM International (FASM)
President of Thermal Spray Society (TSS)
e-mail:
rogerio.lima@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2024 15:55
From: Chirag Raval
Subject: ASM-TSS 2025 Emerging Professionals (students and post-docs) Initiative
Excellent opportunity for worldwide students and post-docs who are pursing their thermal spray research.
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Kind Regards,
Chirag Raval - (M.Eng. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Specialize in Material Technology)
KEY – Thermal & Cold Spray Applications
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2024 13:07
From: Rogerio Lima
Subject: ASM-TSS 2025 Emerging Professionals (students and post-docs) Initiative
Dear Students and Post-docs in Thermal Spraying!
This post is dedicated to you.
The ASM Thermal Spray Society (TSS) is launching the 2025 Edition of the TSS Emerging Professionals Initiative.
In 2025, TSS once again will provide complimentary ASM-TSS memberships to students and post-docs who are pursing thermal spray research. We accept the application of students and post-docs from all over the world.
The purpose of this program is to encourage the engagement of the next generation of thermal spray professionals at TSS.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
One year of membership with ASM International and the ASM Thermal Spray Society, including free online access to:
- ITSC conference proceedings current and past
- Automatic subscription to TSS eNews
- TSS discussion groups
- Discounts on all ASM and TSS symposia and conferences
- Subscriptions to the monthly ASM member magazine Advanced Materials & Processes, with quarterly inserts of iTSSe (i.e., TSS newsletter), your source for news and information on what's happening within the thermal spray community.
NOTE: before applying for this program, please read the eligibility requirements/rules. You will be asked to provide a picture/copy of your student ID. A limited number of membership sponsorships will be available. Act fast and apply today to make sure you can be considered! The application process will close on December 31, 2024, by 11:59 PM USA/Canada ET.
For more information, just click here: TSS EMERGING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM | Thermal Spray Society (asminternational.org)
To apply, just click here: TSS EMERGING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (keysurvey.com)
Cheers!

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Rogerio Lima, PhD
Senior Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada
Fellow of ASM International (FASM)
President of Thermal Spray Society (TSS)
e-mail: rogerio.lima@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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