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Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist ONE-DAY COURSE Format, May 7th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Stress Engineering Services, Inc. Sign-in & Registration 8:15AM, breakfast served at 8:30 AM Section Subject Section 1 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) History of Metals/Structure of Metals and Alloys Section 2 Mechanical Testing/Non-Destructive Testing Section 3 Carbon Steels, Stainless Steels, and Non-ferrous Metals Lunch (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) Lunch provided Section 4 Heat Treatment of Steels/Heat Treatment of Ferrous Metals Section 5 Corrosion/Materials Selection Section 6 Failure Analysis/Metallurgy Section 7 (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Metallurgical Lab Tour *A vegan option is available if requested beforehand. Deadline for lunch requests is May 1, 2025. Who Should Enroll : Metal processing personnel, machine shop superintendents, QA managers, heat treating operators and managers, component designers, technicians, marketing writers and individuals without a materials background wishing to better understand the role of materials science. This course provides an understanding of metals, their behavior, how they are selected, and how they are evaluated. This course will show how metals are processed to yield desired properties.

Superalloys: Yesterday's Wonder Metal for the Future

Superalloys: Yesterday's Wonder Metal for the Future Journey through the fascinating world of superalloys, the metals that have continually pushed the boundaries of innovation for over a century. From the depths of the oceans to the vast expanse of outer space, superalloys have been the cornerstone of critical applications, proving their resilience and versatility time and again. Contrary to the frequent predictions of their decline in favor of composites and intermetallics, the development of superalloys is thriving. The future of these remarkable metals is brighter than ever as we step into their second century! Professional Development: This seminar will provide 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Certificates of attendance and completion will be issued upon request.

Materials Camp® - Teachers

The ASM Materials Camp is a weeklong educational camp for teachers, hosted by the American Society of Materials (ASM). Our goal is to help educate STEM teachers in materials science and the potential career opportunities that the field has for students. The camp hosts a pair of master teachers that will provide a foundational knowledge of materials science for the teachers while also running physical experimentation to provide exposure to a wide variety of materials related teachable moments that the attendees can utilize in their classrooms. The camp’s training and experimentation is centered on the educational hands-on principles of Do, Make, and Create. The ASM Materials Camp targets middle school and high school teachers in the fields of physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, physical arts (metal work, ceramics, and glass), as well as career technical education fields like welding, automotive, etc. The class is predominantly geared towards hands-on experimentation and will provide attending teachers with multiple “take home” samples and materials to bring the experience straight to their classrooms. The Materials Camp also includes a 1-day field trip to one of our Houston area industrial partners which provides teachers an opportunity to see examples of materials science careers in action. The cost of the ASM Teacher’s Camp is funded by a series of local sponsors and is free for the teachers to attend, with breakfast and lunch included. The camp will be 40 hours (4 CEU’s) and is scheduled to take place July 14-18 th at the University of Houston Downtown. Here is a brief summary video for the ASM Teachers Camp, provided by the national ASM Education Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM1I1cHyj8U 2025_Recruitment_Flyer-HoustonTX_ASM_Teacher_Camp.pdf