SMST Seeks Board Nominations
The ASM SMST is currently soliciting nominations for one president and one vice president/finance officer for a two year term and two (2) candidates for a three-year term on the SMST Board of Directors. Terms begin October 1, 2026. Any member of SMST in good standing is encouraged to nominate themselves or another member for one of these positions. The Incumbents may also seek re-appointment by notifying the Awards and Nominations Committee Chair, Othmane Benafan othmane.benafan@nasa.gov. Nominations are due March 1.
Learn more: SMST Board Nominations
SMST Seeks Student Board Nominations
SMST is seeking applications for its student board member position. Applications are due by April 1. Students must be registered undergraduate or graduate during the 2026-2027 academic year and must be studying or involved in research in an area closely related to shape memory alloys.
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Society Awards
SMST WILLIAM J. BUEHLER AWARD
The SMST William J. Buehler Award shall recognize excellence in Shape Memory or Superelastic Alloy (SMA) technical innovation. This Award shall recognize those who have provided an exceptional amount of effort and valuable return on effort in their service to advancing Shape Memory and Superelastic Alloy Technology. Nominations are reviewed and pre-discussed by the Shape Memory & Superelastic Technologies (SMST) Awards & Nominations Committee. The recipient is then selected by a committee including the SMST President, Vice President, and Chair of the A&N Committee.
Nominations are due by March 1 of the year in which the Award is to be presented.
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Mary Anne Jerson
Administrative Assistant
Materials Park OH
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