Judging
Judging for 2025 will be a combination of a virtual/in-person judging such that judges will be able to review an electronic version of entries prior to the onsite judging on October 19, 2025, at IMAT in Detroit, MI
Judging for Classes 1, 2, and 3 will be on a point system using the following criteria:
- Technical content – originality of the project in relation to characterizing a material or process, solving a problem – 45 points maximum.
- Quality and uniqueness of specimen preparation – 25 points maximum.
- Photographic quality – 20 points maximum.
- Uniqueness of the presentation in an aesthetic and technical sense, manner of titles, and other printed descriptions – 10 points maximum.
Judging for Classes 4 and 5 will be based on artistic value of the micrographs only
Requirements for the panel of judges:
- An even number of judges, with the IMC Chair casting the deciding vote if necessary.
- At least one judge with an advanced degree and experience in physical metallurgy.
- At least two judges shall be practicing metallographers.
- At least one judge shall be a representative from the commercial “metallography” trade.
- Judges shall serve for no more than three consecutive years.
- At least two new judges shall be appointed each year.
These criteria can be met with one judge satisfying more than one requirement. A group of six or eight judges is considered ideal.
For further information, email: Ellen Rabenberg (IMC Chair) at [email protected]
