Connecticut Advanced Materials Cluster Group-  A Resource for CT Industries

Speaker:  Dr. Harris Marcus, Director of UConn's Institute of Materials Sciences
Date: April 18, 2000

Place: Holiday Inn, 363 Roberts St., East Hartford, CT.,
Directions: I-84 east, exit 58, left at end of exit, right after overpass; I-84 west: exit 58, directly off the exit. Tel: 860-528-9611

Technical Chairperson: Dave Benoit

Social Hour sponsored by: Flame Treating & Engineering Co.

Reservations: Call Linda or Kevin at Dynamic Metals (860) 583-3336 by noon April 17. Please call in ASAP – thanks!

Abstract:

An Advanced Materials Cluster, working with the Department of Economic Development (DECD), is under consideration. A cluster is a group of industries that create products and services related by a common technology, market or need, and the firms that support these businesses. This presentation will discuss the following issues related to creating an Advanced Materials Cluster. 1-Materials are an Enabling Technology in Connecticut Companies. 2-What are Common Materials Problems for Small/Medium Sized Companies?  3-Some possible Initial Themes for Advanced Materials Cluster.  These will be discussed in light of the fact that for an Advanced Materials Cluster to form and thrive it must be driven by the Connecticut materials industries.   A discussion will follow the overview
presentation for ideas on the potential value and interest of the companies present.

About the Speaker:

Professor Marcus is a Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and Director of the Institute of Materials Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.  He received his B.S. in Metallurgy from Purdue University in 1963 and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering  from Northwestern University in 1966. After nine years of industrial experience he was at the University of Texas at Austin for 20 years prior to coming to U-Conn in 1995.  His research areas are in fracture of structural materials, materials science of surfaces and materials processing in particular solid freeform fabrication.  He is a Fellow of ASM, and also active in TMS, ASTM, and MRS.

Upcoming Events:

Next Meeting:  May 9, 2000

Topic: UCONN Graduate Presentations

Students compete for first place – judging by the audience

Social Hour Sponsor: Open – please call Joe Kubinski

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Dear Members:

This month we are promoting Materials Week in CT with our featured speaker.  For any company seeking solutions to challenging materials problems, this is a meeting not to miss.  You are encouraged to participate in this opportunity to explore how a Materials Cluster Group can benefit you and your company.   Please pass the word throughout your company.  This is not restricted to ASM member companies, so please feel free to contact any company in CT that may benefit from understanding what a relationship with the Material Cluster could do for their business.

We had a great turnout at the last meeting of people coming for their membership awards. Thanks to all who came to be recognized!  For all those who are due an award, it will be our pleasure to recognize you at a future meeting.

The slate of officers for the upcoming year is listed below.  Thanks to all who have served, and those that continue to do so.

Chair - Harely Graime

Vice Chair - Arnie Grot

Secretary - Amanda Sousa

Treasurer - Grant Gatzen

Education - Steve Crosby

Public Relations - John Rugh

Membership - Stu Weiss

Scholarship - Sunil Jha

Year Book - Tara Gigliello

Members at Large - Marc Froning, Humberto Raposa, Jack Piela

Hope to see you at an upcoming meeting.

With best regards,

Joe Kubinski

Executive Committee