Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tia Benson-Tolle

When: Tuesday -February 27th, 2007
Where: Museum of Flight

About the Speaker

Tia Benson Tolle is Chief of the Advanced Composites Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. Her organization is responsible for the planning and execution of basic and applied research and development in composite materials science and technology for air and space platforms. From 1989 - 1992 she was responsible for advanced structures programs in the Advanced Composites Development Office of the USAF Wright Laboratory. Prior to this she worked as an instructor in NASA's Space Shuttle program. Tia earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and her Masters and PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Dayton.

Abaris Training Scholarships for SAMPE Students

Six SAMPE student members will be able to attend any 5-day Phase 1 course at the Abaris Facilities in Reno, NV or Griffin, GA. Application guide lines are available at:
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/vlasaponara/sampe_abaris.html!

SAMPE Student Leader Experience Awards

SAMPE is proud to announce a new program, the SAMPE Student Leader Experience Awards. In this new program student leaders will be sent to the SAMPE '07 Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, June 3-7, 2007, where they will be able to network with peers and industry professionals, and gain exposure to the state-of-the-art in advanced material systems.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
-member of SAMPE
-Upper division or graduate student
-Demonstrated leadership
-Must be a student who will be returning to campus next year
-Must volunteer one day at the Baltimore conference
An application form can be obtained at: http://www.sampe.org/awards/StudentLeadAward.aspx
Applications are due to SAMPE by Thursday, February 15th, 2007.

AMTAS Composites Short Course

AMTAS and the University of Washington's AMTAS Center of Excellence are offering a short course in Advanced Aircraft Composites March 19-23, 2007 at the University of Washington. The course will address critical areas of composite technologies including materials, tooling, manufacturing, testing, analysis, design, inspection, repair, and a hands-on manufacturing lab.
If you are interested click here for the flyer, or contact Emily West at 206-221-3935 or ewest@extn.washington.edu.
Boeing Employees: contact Michael Richey at Boeing Learning Training & Development (michael.c.richey@boeing.com).

Test Question Evaluation Volunteers Requested

SpaceTEC, a NSF funded program run by NASA, is setting up a national examination for composite technicians. Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA is one of the partner institutions that is involved in this effort. We are currently looking for reviewers with industrial experience to critique the questions that we have generated. The review process would take approximately 4 hours, and would be scheduled in mid-March. If you are able to volunteer, please contact David Wood, by phone at 425-640-1944, or by email at david.wood@edcc.edu

Technicians Can Earn Certificates in Composites at Edmonds CC

Edmonds Community College will offer a Work Ready Certificate in Materials Science, starting winter quarter, 2007. In this program, students learn basic material properties, advantages of using composites, and manufacturing processes. The courses will also emphasize hands-on learning.
"We're combining emerging technology with innovative learning processes to create a short term certificate program. They will be flexible in their delivery," said Mel Cossette, Director of Materials Science at Edmonds Community College.
The program is the result of close cooperation between the Boeing Company and Edmonds Community College. The focus of the program is the production of aerospace composites that can be used for a variety of applications, including the 787. Classes will be held in the late afternoon and early evening, Monday through Thursday.
"Our classes are scheduled so that incumbent workers can take advantage of this training," said David Wood, Instructor at Edmonds Community College.
Registration is underway for the classes which will start in January, 2007. To learn more about the programs visit: Materials Science Work Ready Certificate
For attitional information: contact David Wood, Instructor, Materials Science Technology Program, Edmonds CC
425-640-1944
david.wood@edcc.edu

Free for SAMPE Members! Available Tuesday, Jan. 16th!

Last year SAMPE electronically published the first of three bonus issues of the Journal of Advanced Materials. The second bonus issue features 23 papers on metals according to JAM Editor and SAMPE Past President Dr. Brent Strong. It is available free to all SAMPE members.
To download, go to http://www.sampe.org/images/SpecialEditionNo.2.pdf!

As you have probably alread marked in your calendar, SAMPE '07 will be held the first week of June in Baltimore. SAMPE '07 will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Fellows Awards. To commemorate this event, several special events are being planned. You can take advantage of our Early Bird Conference Registration fees, which include a ticket to the Fellows Banquet, and save $140 by registering online NOW!

Meeting Information

Seattle Chapter normally meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in January, March, April, May, September, October, & November. The Puget Sound Materials Exposition is held in February, the Crab Feed is in July, and the Christmas Party is in December. There are no scheduled meetings in June and August. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Jubilante Restaurant in Renton. All members are welcome.

Publication & Sponsorship Information

Please send any comments, questions or concerns about the newsletter to Ryan Toivola or Gregory Gleason (425-294-4525). Please visit us on the web at http://www.seattlesampe.org/!

Interested in being a sponsor? This includes advertising in this newsletter, a booth at the annual Puget Sound Materials Exposition, and more! Click here for information on becoming a sponsor, and here for the statement form. Also contact Barry Van West (206-655-3737, barry.p.vanwest@boeing.com) for additional information.