The Macrogram April ‘03

Title: Technology Programs in the High Schools

Speakers: 
 Gregory Kane and - Department of Education
Suzanne Liquerman - Department of Adminstrative Services
State of Connecticut - Hartford, CT

 Date:        April  10, 2002

Place:        Jacoby's Restaurant, 1388 East Main Street, Meriden, CT (I-91 N, Exit 16, Right onto East Main (Route 66), past 3 traffic lights and down the hill, Jacoby's is on your left.
I-91 S, Exit 17, Left onto East Main (Route 66), past 4 traffic lights and down the hill, Jacoby's is on your left..  Tel.:  (203) 634-3222 

Agenda:

Program Charges:

Social:                5:30 PM
Dinner:                    6:00 PM 
Program:                 7:00 PM

Regular Members -  $28.00
Retirees  -                 $15.00
Full Time Students - $15.00

  Technical Chairperson: Arnie Grot

Social Hour Sponsor: Please Stand Up

Reservations: Please Call Kevin or Laura at Dynamic Metals
(860) 583-3336 by noon April 9th – thanks!

Presentation Abstracts & Speakers Bio:  

Pre-Engineering Programs in Connecticut High Schools
Greg Kane, Connecticut State Consultant for Education AND
Promoting Science, Engineering and Technology Careers for Students with Disabilities
Suzanne Liquerman, High School-High Tech State Director

This summer, the Institute of Materials Science Associates Program at the University of Connecticut will present these two short courses:

Corrosion Diagnostics - June 10-12, 2003
Corrosion Chemistry- the easy, two-step approach.
Corrosion Prevention- Passivity, inhibitors, cathodic protection.
Selecting corrosion-resistant alloys.
Predicting the effects of environmental variables.
Analyzing corrosion failures.
Designing corrosion control procedures.
Monitoring corrosion rates.

Questions regarding the course should be directed to Mark Dudley at 860-486-2256 (voice), 860-486-4745 (fax) or mark.dudley@uconn.edu 

Joining of Metals & Ceramics - July 15-16, 2003

• Fundamentals and principles solid-phase joining, soldering and brazing, arc and high energy beam welding, electrical resistance welding and brazing
• Comparative attributes and limitations of each technique versus material and assembly design
• Optimization of microstructure of joined assemblies and of their mechanical behavior
• Understanding why joined assemblies fail and how failure can be avoided

Questions regarding the course should be directed to Amanda Zepke at 860-486-4075 (voice), 860-486-4745 (fax) or amanda.zepke@uconn.edu. 
Sustaining Members

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Industronics Service Co.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
J.M. Ney Co.
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M&S Inc.
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Stanley P. Rockwell Co.
Struers Inc.  
United Services Co.
Vitta Corp.
The first stop information source for the materials industry in northern Connecticut.
CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Dear Members:

The week of April 7 through 11 has been designated by Governor Rowland as Materials Week in Connecticut. The Connecticut ASM Chapters will be conduction a Career Fair at the New England Air Museum on April 8, 2003 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The event is designed to encourage High School students to pursue studies in the Materials Sciences. Over 500 High School students are scheduled to attend this Fair; most arriving by bus between 9 and 11 AM. Your attendance and enthusiasm to assist to assist with convincing students to enter the real Materials World will be appreciated. Call Joe Zucco at (203) 250-6922 to volunteer as an liaison. ASM has negotiated exclusive use of the museum during these hours. Admission is free to students and ASM members.

Networking to help you succeed through ASM Hartford,
Stu Weiss
Executive Committee

Based on the ASM vision "To be the first stop resource for technical knowledge, education, networking and professional development for members and customers in the metals and materials community," the Hartford Chapter is The first stop information source for the materials industry in northern Connecticut.

Hartford CT. Chapter Officers:
Chairperson  Stu Weiss (860) 731-6736
Vice Chairperson Joe Zucco (203) 250-6922
Secretary  Rebecca Gatzen (860) 667-4403
Treasurer  John Rugh (860) 346-2433
Public Relations   Harley Graime (860) 550-7246
Yearbook   Joe Kubinski (860) 745-5977
Education Jack Woodilla
Scholarship  Steve Crosby (860) 827-5014
Membership  Jack Piela (860) 872-9359
University Affairs John Morral (860) 486-2592
Advisory Chair John Pearson (860) 626-2542
High School Student Affairs Amanda Sousa (860) 523-9090 
Advisory Chair John Pearson (860) 626-2542
Outgoing Chair Arnie Grot (860) 633-5849

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