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ASM Foundation Materials Camp
Students Materials Camp
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2002 Schedule:
Materials Camp West, July 1-7, 2002
Materials Camp East, July 22-28, 2002
Partners:
Materials Camp USA-West
University of Washington (Materials Science & Engineering Department)
EMTECH/NSF Advanced Technological Education
Materials Camp USA-East
ASM Materials Engineering Institute
ASM International
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Program Overview
Download Materials Camp Fact Sheet in pdf format.
This weeklong academic camp features highly interactive, lab-based activity tailored to individual student interest areas. Evening social activities include a materials "sub-theme" (i.e.; tours of local attractions and industry tours, etc.). Students "graduate" during a special event with chapter, ASM, and Foundation leaders, where they have the opportunity to meet and network, and explore career options.
Materials Camp begins with a welcome reception and dinner, where students, faculty and staff get acquainted. Second day opened with an introduction to materials of today and tomorrow, along with a basic overview of materials failures and why/how they occur. The students are then organized into small groups and teamed with a Volunteer Faculty "Materials Mentor" who works with them throughout the week. A variety of experiments and lab activities such as metallography, mechanical testing, light microscopy, fractography, scanning electron microscopy, image analysis, and chemical analysis are used.
The camp concludes with the teams presenting a summary of their findings, including recommended corrective action to members of the ASM Foundation Board, ASM International Board, the entire Materials Mentor Faculty, and their student peers. The program ends with graduation and a dinner.
Target Audience
High school students. There are no geographic restrictions.
Highly motivated inquisitive learners with math and science aptitude.
Cost
Absolutely nothing. Students receive free travel, housing, meals, tuition, entertainment and knowledge.
To Apply
Download the application online in pdf format.
Application deadline is March 15.
Required information includes school transcript, a maximum of two letters of recommendation (one from a high school teacher and one from an ASM member, where applicable), personal essay.
Mail application to:
ASM International Foundation
Attn: Jeane Deatherage
Administrator, Foundation Programs
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
Selection Of Finalists
This is a competitive application process. Students must have basic knowledge of algebra, chemistry, and physics and describe why they want to learn more about engineering and materials science as a possible college major and career.
Experienced practicing engineers review each application to select the "best and brightest", highly motivated students who have not yet made a firm decision about a college major or career.
Students must have a strong interest in applied science.
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