Recent Chapter News

Highlights of October 13th Chapter meeting with incoming ASM President Dr. Chris Berndt

Dr. Berndt updated the Chapter on his vision for ASM and gave a Technical Presentation on Thermal Spray Technologies.
Before the meeting members of the Indianapolis and Muncie Chapters socialized.
 
Dr. Berndt was introduced by Past ASM International President, Dr. Bob Tucker.
 
Dr. Berndt presenting; then receiving a plaque from Chapter Chair Dr. Li Li.
 
Indy Chapter dignitaries: Dr. Kishor Kulkarni (Past ASM Trustee), and Dr. Tom Taylor (ASM Fellow) meet Dr. Berndt.

 
Some members of the current Indianapolis Executive Committee with Dr. Chris Berndt.

Seven Past Chairmen attended the April 19th Meeting



Left to Right: 1999-00 William Jarosinski; 1998-99 James R. Woodruff; 2002-03 Ann Bolcavage; 1988-89 William F. Baker; 1987-88 Kenneth A. Green; 2000-01 Fred Baldwin; 1997-98 Elizabeth Laura Stocker

Photos from January Chapter Meeting with Dr. Mark Smith



Dr. Mark Smith (ASM Pres. elect) and Dr. Henry White (Chapter Chair)


Photos from December Chapter Meeting with Galen Hodge:

30 attended the tour of Cummins Fuel Systems on Nov 9th.



18 turned out to hear Ed Richardson's talk on Chinese Manipulation of the High Performance Magnet Market on Oct 19th.

Good turnout for the September Meeting at the Heat Treat Society Conference to hear Arvid Casler's presentation of Rare Earth Metals.

April 20th meeting brought out 17 Past Chairmen.


Left to right: Les Stewart '78, Tom Tsareff '80, Jim Woodruff '98, Dick Green '76, Russel Heath '86, Ralph Stahl '46, Keith Moore '89, Nobel York '71, Fred Baldwin '00, Ken Ryan '82, Bill Jarosinski '99, Carl Weber '58, Ann Bolcavage '02, Bill Baker '88, Ken Green '87, Scott Nichols '68, Tony Brozan '06

Volunteer Instructors for the Chapters very successfull MEI Courses were recognized.

Unfortunately, the photo of this recognition did not turn out

Those who were present to recieve recognition from MEI Chair Bill Baker were:
Ann Bolcavage - Rolls Royce
Tony Brozan - Rolls Royce
Dave Hershberger - Consultant
Ken Ryan - Rolls Royce (Retired)
Tom Tsareff - Rolls Royce (Retired)
Noble York - Consultant (Retired)
Richard Zordan - Rolls Royce

Others who served, but were not in attendance are:
Jacque Bader - Rolls Royce
Benedict Hodgson - Rolls Royce
Randy Helmink - Rolls Royce
Steve Maus - West Control Solutions
Ron Roessler - Rolls Royce
Jennifer Schwerin - Rolls Royce
Jeff Sickmeier - Rolls Royce


This Spring's class "Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists" had 31 attendees.

Two $1000 Scholarships were presented at the same April 20th meeting Please Click for details

Indianapolis ASM Chapter visits Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering by Indianapolis Chapter March 9, 2009
The Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering was recently dedicated at Purdue University with at least 16 of its astronaut alumni on hand. "Purdue engineering has long been a place for imaginations to soar," said Purdue President France A. Córdova. "Just as alumnus Neil Armstrong's historic walk on the moon inspired countless young people - including me - this building that bears his name will inspire a new generation to reach for the stars."

Neil Armstrong Hall, located at Stadium and Northwestern avenues, houses the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Materials Engineering, Department of Engineering Education, and several engineering programs, including the Minority Engineering Program, Women in Engineering Program and Engineering Projects in Community Service, or EPICS.

The building's distinctive winglike roof extensions are part of a design that mimics the appearance of an aircraft to symbolize Purdue's contributions to flight and the space program. One of the wings, sheathed in metallic panels, hangs over the entrance and a sculpture of Armstrong. A bronze sculpture of Armstrong, sits on a stone plinth in front of the building. Leading to the building are lunar footprints, made using a moon boot provided by the Simthsonian Air and Space Museum.

Walkways inside the building look down on an expansive atrium, which has a 53-foot-high ceiling. Hanging in the atrium will be a replica of the Apollo 1 command module identical to the one in which Roger Chaffee, Virgil "Gus" Grissom and Ed White died in 1967. The replica is being loaned to Purdue by the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Also in the atrium is a display of a lunar sample collected during the Apollo 17 mission commanded by Eugene Cernan, a Purdue alumnus and the last astronaut to walk on the moon. The sample, on loan from NASA, was provided by Chaffee's widow, Martha Chafee.

Instructors of the Fall 2008 Chapter MEI Failure Analysis Class are recognized at the December 15th Chapter Meeting

 Chapter MEI Chair Bill Baker make presentations to [left to right] Nick Cherolis, Dave Hershberger, and Ron Roessler at the very well attended December meeting. Also honored was class instructor Matt Fries who was not present at the meeting.

10 Past Chairs attended the April 2008 meeting of the chapter.


Left to right are: Tony Brozan. Russel Heath, Ken Ryan, E Scott Nichols, Steve Maus, Jim Woodruff, Fred Baldwin, Keith Moore, Tom Taylor and Tom Tsareff.
At its March 17th, 2008 Meeting the Chapter gave long overdue recognition to several individuals who have served as instructors in recent Chapter Sponsored MEI courses.
Shown (left to right) Randy Helmink, Jeff Sickmeier, Ann Bolcavaqe, David Hershberger, Rick Zordan were each presented cast iron replica covered bridges by Bill Baker (Interstate Castings) in appreciation for their service to the chapter and the furthering of metallurgical education.
MYSTERY CAFE!

Great time at the February Social Event!






Fred Baldwin was elected "best model" in The Model, the Witch and the Wardrobe"


All enjoyed an excellent meal and got involved in the mystery.

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