IMS Committees
IMS Committees channel member involvement into tangible programs, products and services. These committees stay on top of technical advances and other areas of member interest. By doing so, they bring new information to the members of IMS through products and services including:
- Conference programming
- Course development
- Reference and periodical publications
If you enjoy working with other top professionals in the field of metallography, we invite you to get involved on a committee. Through the products they develop and refine, these volunteers provide information and expertise that make a direct contribution to the field.
Board Mentors and Committee/Subcommittee Chairs
Below is the list of IMS Committees, their purpose, and the contact details for their staff liaisons.
Annual Meeting/Events Committee
The purpose of the Annual Meeting/Events Committee is to bring together the generators and users of information to meet the needs of IMS members as it relates to the global metallographic community by providing vision, leadership and resources for technical programming at IMS; primarily the IMS Annual Meeting. An important facet of this mission is coordination of technical content between the ASM Affiliate Societies, the Microscopy & Microanalysis Conference, ASM Chapters, ASM Education Committee, Exposition, and Emerging Professionals. The Annual Meeting/Events Committee shall support the IMS Strategic Plan and be accountable and responsible for those strategic actions which fall within the purview of the committee. It shall also be the responsibility of the committee to contribute new program and service ideas that support the ASM Strategic Plan.
Education Committee
Based on the IMS Vision Statement, the Education Committee shall provide information and support education services, including those through ASM. The Committee shall examine ASM courses and revise as needed, develop new educational services related to metallography.
Awards & Nominations Committee
The IMS Awards & Nominations Committee will be responsible for nominations for the IMS Officers positions and general Board members, as described in the IMS Constitution. This Committee will also be responsible for nominating IMS members to appropriate ASM positions and awards. The Awards & Nominations Committee shall recommend to the Board the awards policy of the Society, and shall be responsible for the awards activity of the Society. It shall recommend to the Board suitably chosen and properly qualified nominees for the various awards and honors of the Society. The Awards & Nominations Committee shall support the IMS Strategic Plan and be accountable and responsible for those strategic actions which fall within the purview of the committee.
Membership Subcommittee
The Membership Subcommittee contributes to the success of the International Metallographic Society (IMS) through its ongoing membership program initiatives including actively enhancing and owning the member value proposition (new products, services and value); growing and retaining membership by demonstrating and reinforcing the value proposition; promoting metallography as a discipline, and improving membership communications throughout the society by developing marketing and sales plans that are based IMS Strategic Plan. Ultimately, the Membership Subcommittee is held accountable for meeting member needs as well as achieving the financial contribution for the Membership product line as set forth by the IMS Board.
Micrograph Database Committee
Based on the IMS vision, the IMS Micrograph Database Committee shall work with ASM to develop and maintain the Micrograph Database. Microstructures are the key to understanding the properties and the performance of metals, especially, and materials generally. The Micrograph Database shall be a dynamic, multi-platform, and educational virtual library creating improved access to information across a variety of fields. The Micrograph Database Committee will work with ASM to provide guidance and assistance in content acquisition and development, which shall lead to increased subscriptions and usage.
Corporate Sponsorship Committee
This Committee Chair shall be responsible for the financial support from companies who provide goods and services to members of the metallographic community and is critical to maintaining the International Metallographic Society’s annual awards program.
