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BENEFITS
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2010 AISTech Student Wrap-up
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MATERIAL
ADVANTAGE GRADUATES CLICK HERE
Membership
in the Material Advantage program is only US$25/year, and includes
full membership to all four organizations, along with special
conference rates, travel grants and publications discounts. In addition, Material Advantage members will receive the printed
journal from each organization on a monthly rotating basis. These
journals include American Ceramic Society Bulletin (ACerS), Iron
& Steel Technology (AIST), Advanced Materials and Processes
(ASM) and JOM (TMS). Once the Material Advantage student member graduates, he/she may
elect to join ACerS,AIST, ASM and/or TMS as an individual member,
complimentary for one year.
ACerS,
AIST, ASM, and TMS have gathered all available resources to help
students find financial assistance. Nearly $600,000 in scholarships
is available through societies, chapters and foundations.
Visit
the Material Advantage Web site at www.materialadvantage.org for additional information or an application.
AIST
MATERIAL ADVANTAGEMEMBERSHIP BENEFITS |
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FREE Subscription to Iron Steel Technology
As part of your membership benefits, you will receive
3 PAPER issues of Iron & Steel Technology and access to 12 monthly
electronic issues per year. Published monthly by the AIST, the
magazine is devoted to providing the latest information on technological
breakthroughs and trends in operating practices in the international
iron and steelmaking industry. Each issue features multiple
articles on a theme written by professionals in the field and
Iron & Steel Technology staff. Students may also
submit career notices for publication in the magazine at no
charge. |
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FREE Access to www.SteelNews.com
In our industry, where major changes have become a
day-to-day reality, staying connected has never been more important.
An AIST publication, this site provides the latest industry
news in an affordable, objective format. Coverage includes regular
updates on the people, producers and suppliers in the North
American and international steel communities. |
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DISCOUNTS on AIST Publications and Document Library Papers www.SteelLibrary.com
Material
Advantage Student Membership entitles you to a 50% discount
on the NON-MEMBER price of all AIST publications. Contact
Customer Service at: custserv@aist.org or 724-814-3018 to place your Material Advantage
Discount Order. |
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DISCOUNTS on Major Conference Registrations
Material
Advantage members can take advantage of many benefits when
planning to attend AIST
conferences. AIST events will have special pricing
in place for student members who register in advance showing
their picture student ID cards, (photocopies are acceptable),
and proof of Material Advantage membership.
REGISTRATION:
On-site: A $25 fee has been implemented for all Material Advantage
students who register for AIST conferences on-site, $50 for
non-members.
Advanced
registration is complimentary for Material Advantage members,
$25 for Non-member students.
Student
members are also offered the opportunity to earn money while
acting as session monitors at AIST conferences.
Questions should be addressed to Ken Landau at klandau@aist.org. |
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The AIST Student Resume Board is open February through May each year to post resumes for those seeking jobs or internships. The Board is now CLOSED. |
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Student Travel Grants!
The AIST Foundation offers reimbursement travel grants, through the Steel to Students program, to full time undergraduate engineering students wishing to attend an AIST Member Chapter or Technology Committee meeting or event. The travel grants will reimburse students up to $100 per student, per event for transportation, hotel and meals. The funds available for travel grants each year are limited. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must complete and return the application at www.aist.org under Student Programs, prior to the event or meeting. Reimbursement will be made following the event by completing and returning the bottom section of the application along with receipts. Contact Lori Wharrey (724-814-3044
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AIST Student Project Presentation Contest — The contest will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May2, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Undergraduate students who participate will present their projects in a 15-minute, session-type atmosphere. Presentation topics should be technical in nature. Students will be judged on technical content, topic coverage and presentation skills. All participants will receive $300 toward travel reimbursement. The top three finalists will receive cash prizes: $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Advance registration is required using the AISTech Student Participation Form, and space is limited to eight participants. If you do not plan to enter this contest, be sure to attend to support your fellow students. Contact Lori Wharrey for more information.
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HOW
TO APPLY FOR MATERIAL ADVANTAGE MEMBERSHIP
Visit www.materialadvantage.org for a Membership Application.
 The World Steel Association has developed an interactive, Web-based e-learning resource on steel processing technologies and applications called steeluniversity.org. Targeted at undergraduate students and their teachers, as well as engineers already employed by the steel industry, steeluniversity.org provides practical examples from the industry that illustrate and apply fundamental scientific, metallurgical and engineering principles. It also provides a range of realistic simulations of steel processing from raw materials to semifinished steel products and their applications. Learners can take control of a virtual steel plant and make operational decisions. Visit the website to find out what steeluniversity.org is all about.
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