Students
IMAT will give students and emerging professionals access to a variety of premier technical programming, competitions, and social events. Come and experience ASM’s Annual Meeting and expand your career!
NOTE: Activities are listed by day of expected occurrence. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see all opportunities available.
Passport Program
Get ready to explore! This interactive contest will guide you through key conference locations and events to encourage you to learn and see more. To participate, simply download the conference app when it becomes available and select “Passport Program” on the main menu. Prizes will be offered!
Perspectives for Emerging Professionals Symposium
Early career development and progression is some of the most crucial and formative time in one’s professional life. The ASM Emerging Professionals Committee is organizing these sessions on professional development themes such as networking, job hunting, career planning, ace the interview tips, etc. You can see the speakers and abstracts here. While registration is not required, the organizers appreciate if you’d fill out this brief form to help them plan for your participation.
The ASM Game Lounge
Roll the dice and shuffle those cards – students and early-career professionals are invited to enjoy refreshments and drinks over (optional) casual games! No separate registration is necessary; however, attendance is limited/ticketed. To get a ticket for this event, see a current ASM Emerging Professionals Committee Member (indicated by a yellow ribbon on their conference badge) by attending one of their Perspectives for Emerging Professionals Symposium sessions occurring before this event. Tickets are based on first come, first serve. We hope to see you there!
ASM Career Connections
IMAT attendees are invited to connect with hiring organizations to learn more about their opportunities! Simply download the conference app and select “Career Connections” on the main menu – Ebatco, Pulstec USA, and Quaker Houghton all have open positions.
DomesDay Competition
We look forward to the contestants and their domes competing for the top prize! Visit the contest site to see competitor details – can these domes take the weight?
Thank you to our sponsor:
Fluxtrol Student Research Competition
Phase 1 – Poster Presentations
Phase 2 – Oral Presentations
Announcement of Award Winners
Sponsored By:
Heat Treat will offer a young innovative scientists/professionals’ 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.
The winners of the competition will be announced and will receive the following:
First Place: $2,500 USD
Second Place: $1,000 USD
Third Place: $500 USD
SPECIAL NOTE: Students 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.
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 apply before the submission deadline: August 31, 2027.
HTS Strong Bar Competition
Phase 1 – Poster Presentations
Phase 2 – Bend Test
Announcement of Award Winners
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’s 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.
Prize: $1000 USD for the winning teams
SPECIAL NOTE: Space is limited to 10 teams. If more teams than 10 teams are submitted, only one team per university will be accepted.
Submission Deadline: March 28, 2027
IMAT Student Poster Competition
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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research, gain professional exposure, and connect with leaders in the field—submit your poster today!
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2027
Prizes:
1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Attendees will have the opportunity to mix, mingle, and build relationships with key contacts. This fun-filled event is an attendee favorite featuring light hors d’oeuvres and local beer/wine selections. Registration is not required and is included with your standard conference registration.
