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Student & Emerging Professional Engagement<\/h1>

Learn. Compete. Connect. Launch Your Career.<\/strong><\/p>

ASM International welcomes students and emerging professionals to explore exciting opportunities at Heat Treat 2027, co-located with IMAT (ASM Annual Meeting), the Residual Stress Technology Conference (RSTC), and the North American Cold Spray Conference (NACSC)<\/strong> in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>

From premier technical programming and hands-on competitions to networking events, student initiatives, grants, and career-building opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved, showcase your skills, and connect with the materials science and manufacturing community.<\/p>

Whether you\u2019re presenting research, competing with fellow students, meeting industry leaders, or exploring future career paths in academia, industry, or research, this is your opportunity to learn something new, build your network, and take the next step in your professional journey.<\/p>

One Registration. Access to All Technical Programming.<\/h3>

Make the most of your experience! Full conference registration provides access to technical programming across all four events, giving you more opportunities to explore new topics, discover different career paths, and connect with experts across multiple disciplines.<\/p>

Explore student opportunities, get involved, and make your mark!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

HTS Strong Bar Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Phase 1 \u2013 Poster Presentations
<\/strong>Phase 2 \u2013 Bend Test
<\/strong>Announcement of Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>

Submission Deadline: March 28, 2027
<\/strong>
Flex your metallurgical muscle by participating in the Strong Bar Competition, organized by the ASM Heat Treating Society! Student teams will heat treat steel bar to achieve the highest combination of bending strength and bend deflection. This is a two-phase competition that begins with a poster competition, describing the team\u2019s heat treatment method, the hardness profile, and microstructure. During phase two, teams with heat treat the specimen according to their best choice. The bars will be tested on the exhibit show floor to determine the winners. College student teams (Material Advantage or other) are invited to participate.<\/p>

Prize: $1000 USD for the winning teams<\/p>

SPECIAL NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong> Space is limited to 10 teams.\u00a0 If more teams than 10 teams are submitted, only one team per university will be accepted.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRegister Your Team >\n\n

Fluxtrol Student Research Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Sponsored By:
\"\"<\/a><\/p>

Phase 1 \u2013 Poster Presentations
Phase 2 \u2013 Oral Presentations
Announcement of Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2027<\/strong><\/p>

Heat Treat will offer a young innovative scientists\/professionals\u2019 competition-based award and recognition program, seeking to encourage participation of young scientists in the ASM Heat Treating Society, and to provide attractive offers and opportunities in the worldwide Thermal Processing community. We are soliciting abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal\/metal containing components for this competition. This is a 2-phase competition encompassing a poster competition, as well as an oral presentation competition for semi-finalists.\u00a0<\/p>

The winners of the competition will be announced and will receive the following:
First Place:\u00a0 $2,500 USD
Second Place:\u00a0 $1,000 USD
Third Place:\u00a0 $500 USD<\/p>

SPECIAL NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Students who wish to include a manuscript in the Heat Treat 2027 conference proceedings will need to adhere to the same (earlier) deadlines as authors in the general Heat Treat technical program.<\/p>

Undergraduate and Graduate students who submitted an abstract and were accepted to present as a speaker during Heat Treat are eligible to apply for a limited number of Participation Grants to help offset travel to the conference. Be sure to review the grant rules and\u00a0apply before the deadline.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nAdditional Student Initiatives \n\nSubmit Your Abstract >\n\n

IMAT Student Poster Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2027<\/strong><\/p>

The ASM Emerging Professionals Committee invites undergraduate and graduate students to present their research at the IMAT Student Poster Competition. This general student poster competition is open to all fields of materials science and metallurgy, providing a broad platform for students to showcase their work. Participants present their research through posters, which are evaluated by experienced judges from academia, industry, and government based on research quality, clarity, and presentation. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 6 at 3:00 in the Exhibit Hall - Industry Forum.<\/p>

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to share your research, gain professional exposure, and connect with leaders in the field\u2014submit your poster today!<\/p>

The winners of the competition will be announced and will receive the following:
1st Place \u2013 $250
2nd Place \u2013 $150\u00a0
3rd Place \u2013 $100<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRules & Eligibility \n\nSubmit Your Abstract >\n\nRules & Eligibility \n\n

IMAT Student Initiatives<\/strong><\/h5>

Make the Most of Your Student Experience!<\/strong><\/p>

Be sure to explore student initiatives, grants, scholarships, competitions, and other opportunities designed to support your professional development, recognize your achievements, and help you take the next step in your career.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRules & Eligibility - Coming Soon","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":71671,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":24,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-436","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"bricks_content":"

Student & Emerging Professional Engagement<\/h1>

Learn. Compete. Connect. Launch Your Career.<\/strong><\/p>

ASM International welcomes students and emerging professionals to explore exciting opportunities at Heat Treat 2027, co-located with IMAT (ASM Annual Meeting), the Residual Stress Technology Conference (RSTC), and the North American Cold Spray Conference (NACSC)<\/strong> in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>

From premier technical programming and hands-on competitions to networking events, student initiatives, grants, and career-building opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved, showcase your skills, and connect with the materials science and manufacturing community.<\/p>

Whether you\u2019re presenting research, competing with fellow students, meeting industry leaders, or exploring future career paths in academia, industry, or research, this is your opportunity to learn something new, build your network, and take the next step in your professional journey.<\/p>

One Registration. Access to All Technical Programming.<\/h3>

Make the most of your experience! Full conference registration provides access to technical programming across all four events, giving you more opportunities to explore new topics, discover different career paths, and connect with experts across multiple disciplines.<\/p>

Explore student opportunities, get involved, and make your mark!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

HTS Strong Bar Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Phase 1 \u2013 Poster Presentations
<\/strong>Phase 2 \u2013 Bend Test
<\/strong>Announcement of Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>

Submission Deadline: March 28, 2027
<\/strong>
Flex your metallurgical muscle by participating in the Strong Bar Competition, organized by the ASM Heat Treating Society! Student teams will heat treat steel bar to achieve the highest combination of bending strength and bend deflection. This is a two-phase competition that begins with a poster competition, describing the team\u2019s heat treatment method, the hardness profile, and microstructure. During phase two, teams with heat treat the specimen according to their best choice. The bars will be tested on the exhibit show floor to determine the winners. College student teams (Material Advantage or other) are invited to participate.<\/p>

Prize: $1000 USD for the winning teams<\/p>

SPECIAL NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong> Space is limited to 10 teams.\u00a0 If more teams than 10 teams are submitted, only one team per university will be accepted.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRegister Your Team >\n\n

Fluxtrol Student Research Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Sponsored By:
\"\"<\/a><\/p>

Phase 1 \u2013 Poster Presentations
Phase 2 \u2013 Oral Presentations
Announcement of Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2027<\/strong><\/p>

Heat Treat will offer a young innovative scientists\/professionals\u2019 competition-based award and recognition program, seeking to encourage participation of young scientists in the ASM Heat Treating Society, and to provide attractive offers and opportunities in the worldwide Thermal Processing community. We are soliciting abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal\/metal containing components for this competition. This is a 2-phase competition encompassing a poster competition, as well as an oral presentation competition for semi-finalists.\u00a0<\/p>

The winners of the competition will be announced and will receive the following:
First Place:\u00a0 $2,500 USD
Second Place:\u00a0 $1,000 USD
Third Place:\u00a0 $500 USD<\/p>

SPECIAL NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Students who wish to include a manuscript in the Heat Treat 2027 conference proceedings will need to adhere to the same (earlier) deadlines as authors in the general Heat Treat technical program.<\/p>

Undergraduate and Graduate students who submitted an abstract and were accepted to present as a speaker during Heat Treat are eligible to apply for a limited number of Participation Grants to help offset travel to the conference. Be sure to review the grant rules and\u00a0apply before the deadline.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nAdditional Student Initiatives \n\nSubmit Your Abstract >\n\n

IMAT Student Poster Competition<\/strong><\/h5>

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2027<\/strong><\/p>

The ASM Emerging Professionals Committee invites undergraduate and graduate students to present their research at the IMAT Student Poster Competition. This general student poster competition is open to all fields of materials science and metallurgy, providing a broad platform for students to showcase their work. Participants present their research through posters, which are evaluated by experienced judges from academia, industry, and government based on research quality, clarity, and presentation. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 6 at 3:00 in the Exhibit Hall - Industry Forum.<\/p>

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to share your research, gain professional exposure, and connect with leaders in the field\u2014submit your poster today!<\/p>

The winners of the competition will be announced and will receive the following:
1st Place \u2013 $250
2nd Place \u2013 $150\u00a0
3rd Place \u2013 $100<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRules & Eligibility \n\nSubmit Your Abstract >\n\nRules & Eligibility \n\n

IMAT Student Initiatives<\/strong><\/h5>

Make the Most of Your Student Experience!<\/strong><\/p>

Be sure to explore student initiatives, grants, scholarships, competitions, and other opportunities designed to support your professional development, recognize your achievements, and help you take the next step in your career.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\nRules & Eligibility - Coming Soon","yoast_head":"\nStudents - Heat Treat 2027<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asminternational.org\/heat-treat-event\/students\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Students - Heat Treat 2027\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.asminternational.org\/heat-treat-event\/students\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Heat Treat 2027\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-21T16:55:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.asminternational.org\\\/heat-treat-event\\\/students\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.asminternational.org\\\/heat-treat-event\\\/students\\\/\",\"name\":\"Students - 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