Welcome to ASM Ontario Chapter
Materials Information Society
ASM Ontario provides a venue to become connected and stay current with the latest in the materials industry. ASM is a forum for members to benefit from the knowledge, passion and resources of others within our community. The Ontario Chapter holds special events designed to be engaging, interesting and to learn from subject-matter experts. We hope you’ll consider the benefits of knowing more people in the materials profession and joining us for one of our events.
Special thanks to Steel Image for providing the SEM photos.
Upcoming ASM Ontario Events
Previous ASM Ontario In-Person Events
2022-2024
February 7, 2024
October 4, 2023
The ASM World Class Speaker Series
Although in-person meetings are currently impractical, our team has been working hard to present you an Online Speaker Series. We’ve been searching across the globe to bring you some of our most ambitious speakers to date. Through virtual hosted meetings we’re bringing you experts from some of the most fascinating industries where Materials Science is currently being applied. Check out our list of speakers below and be sure to sign up for our free events on their event pages!
Previous ASM Ontario World Class Speaker Series Virtual Events
2020-2021
February 2022
In this talk Stephen conveyed the fast-paced world (in more ways than one!) that the materials engineers at Mercedes High Performance Powertrain are exposed to on a daily basis! We learned about Materials at Mercedes F1 from this highly anticipated event!
Francesco D'Elia: Medical Implant Materials Expert
June 2021
We got a talk from a Materials Scientist addressing the potential future for both titanium and magnesium as biomaterial implants (both permanent and degradable). From design to functionality, this talk addressed some key points for the future of this industry.
Dr. Greg De Temmerman: Nuclear Fusion Expert
May 2021
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We got a virtual presentation about the current state of Nuclear Fusion Reactors and some of the hurdles being overcome to make this technology a reality.
Professor Nikhilesh Chawla: Athletic Footwear Materials Researcher
April 2021
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We got a virtual presentation about the Materials Science research that goes into high performance athletic footwear.
John Twilley: Art Historian
March 2021
We got a talk from a Materials Scientist and Art Historian who went into details on how materials analysis is used to preserve artwork. From ancient chinese bronze pieces to modern superhero costumes this presentation had it all!
Jennifer Domanowski of NASA
February 2021
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We got a virtual presentation about the Materials Science challenges we face in outer space. As well as the rigorous and creative testing required for some of these materials.
Dr. Alan Williams: World Renowned Archaeometallurgist
December 2020
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We got a virtual presentation about advancements made in medieval armour and it’s story as uncovered through Materials Science,
Dr. Shawn Walsh: US Army Researcher
November 2020
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We got a virtual presentation from a researcher in the US Army discussing how Materials Science has advanced combat defense keeping their greatest asset – the soldier – safer than ever. Plus how the development of advances in the field is changing.
Matilda McAleenan of McLaren F1
October 2020
We got a talk from a Materials Engineer from McLaren F1. We learned about their their day-to-day duties, how they got into industry and the importance of Materials Science in building F1 Cars.
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