IDEA Committee

Who We Are

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness (IDEA) Committee is focused on ensuring that all members have access to the programming, networking, mentoring, and career development opportunities designed for all ASM Members. The IDEA Committee will serve the membership and the Board Societies through data gathering on member needs, including the facilitation of surveys, and conducting literature reviews on member needs, best practices for providing support and response to unsupportive situations, and participating in multi-society data gathering efforts; and will serve as a mechanism to carry out diversity and inclusion focused goals set by the Board of Trustees.

Subcommittees

1. Women in Materials Engineering
2. Retention of Diversity in Materials Engineering
3. LGBTQ+ in Materials Engineering
4. Underrepresented Minorities in Materials Engineering

Members of these subcommittees work closely together, and our efforts and foci often overlap. Each subcommittee also has the freedom to explore specific activities and efforts that support the diverse needs of our ASM members. 

Projects

• Women in Materials Engineering Breakfast with Guest Speakers
• Webinar Series
• Round Table Discussions
• Book Club
• Networking Events
• Face of Materials Engineering (Member Profiles)
• Awards & Recognition 

How to Get Involved

To learn more or to volunteer for the ASM IDEA Committee, contact Vicki Burt via email: [email protected]

Committee Leaders

Chair: Mary O’Brien
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Immediate Past Chair: Marissa Reigel
Saint-Gobain NorPro

Members