Student Affairs The ASM Akron Chapter is working closely with the Materials Advantage Chapter at The University of Akron. Kevin Nelson, ASM Akron Chapter Materials Advantage Member Received the 2017 Edward J. Dulis Scholarship from the ASM Materials Education Foundation. The Edward J. Dulis Scholarship provides $1,500 towards educational expenses for one academic year.  It is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student at the junior or senior level who demonstrates exemplary academic and personal achievements, interest and potential in metallurgy or materials science and engineering, as well as financial need. Additionally, Kevin was provided with up to $500.00 for expenses to attend the Materials Science & Technology Conference held October 8-12, 2017, Pittsburgh, PA.  There was a special awards presentation at the ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 9, 2017. Western Reserve District 5 Science Fair - http://www.uakron.edu/wrsd was held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the University of Akron. The ASM Akron Chapter once again judged student presentations in the Materials category. The Akron Chapter annually awards 3 monetary scholarships to the winners. Contact Wayne Niehoff 2017 Student Night Wayne Niehoff, Student Affairs Chair; Student Benjamin Stuk, Science Day award winner; Bryan Palaszewski, NASA Glenn Research Center; Dr. Gary Doll, FASM; Dr. Danirheddy. ASM Akron Student Night, April 20, 2016 Robert Klanac 2016 ASM Akron Science Day Award Winner, Academy of Saint Adalbert, 8th grade ASM Akron Student Night 2016 Louis Cseko, Robert Klanac, Patrick Klanac ASM Akron Chapter Louis Cseko, Chair and AP Pandey, Membership Chair ASM Akron Dr. Bob Shemenski, FASM and Tom Lukach, speaker, University of Akron Eighteenth Annual Students Night April 18th, 2007 Giuseppe Miranda, Students Night Award Winner, with his science project John Boykin, father of Students Night Award Winner John Boykin, with his son's science project Past Student Night Award Winners 2007 1st John Boykin 7th Grade @ Incarnate Word “Can the Chemical Composition of Rubbers Affect the Durability and Properties of Rubber Material When Exposed to Environmental and Chemical Conditions? 2nd Giuseppe (Joey) Miranda 8th Grade @ Incarnate Word “Don’t Break the Ice – Can Ice Structures be Designed for Space Exploration Purposes?” 3rd Kathryn Seringer 11th Grade @ Beaumont High School “Particle Dispersion in Bronze Metal Matrix Composites” 2006 1st Zach Whitmire Miller South Middle School 2nd Duncan Houseman Miller South Middle School 3rd Lauren Purkhiser Litchfield Middle School 2005 1st Kevin Tinus 8th Grade @ Solon Middle School “How Does Welding Affect the Hardness of Metals?” 2nd Alex Rasmussen 9th Grade @ John R. Williams, Jr., H.S. “Reinforcing Concrete with Carbon Composite Plates” 3rd Alex Wiles 7th Grade @ LaMuth Middle School “Insulation Olympics” 2004 1st Laura Manson 9th Grade @ Beaumont School “Strong, Smart Fluid” 2nd Margaret Pokryfki 9th Grade @ Beaumont School “Environmental Barrier” 3rd Crystal Boykin 8th Grade @ Incarnate Word “Can the Particle Size and Chemical Properties of Shredded, Recycled Plastics Improve the Protection of Packages?” 2003 1st Michael Ewing 8th Grade @ Solon Middle School ”Cooling Properties of Lead” 2nd Katherine Poseidon 8th Grade @ Hathaway Brown ”Ammonia & Glycol: Corroding Our Bridges?” 3rd Bruce Perry 8th Grade @ Litchfield Middle School ”Which Brand and Type of Insulation Insulates the Most Effectively?” 2002 1st Nina Sreshta Solon Middle School Different Materials Absorb Light Differently 2nd Jessica Lin Solon Middle School Temperature's Affect on Viscosity 3rd Justin Perry Litchfield Middle School Factors Affecting Friction 2001 1st Clifford Rich 8th Grade @ Solon Middle School "What Effect Does Friction & Weight Have on a YO-YO" 2nd Alicia Boykin 8th Grade @ Incarnate Word Do Different Resin Compositions Change the Durability of Recycled Plastics When Exposed to Different Conditions 3rd Lena Husani 8th Grade @ Solon Middle School Concrete:  At What Rate Does Concrete Strengthen Over Time? Submit News Contact: Wayne Niehoff