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A D V A N C E D M A T E R I A L S & P R O C E S S E S | M A Y 2 0 1 6
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
FROM THE
PRESIDENT’S
DESK
Exploring ASM’s
Core Values
In my last column, we ex-
plored ASM’s beliefs statement.
I will now focus on core values.
Values are worth a detailed look
because they guide both staff and volunteers on all matters.
Following are six proposed key values embraced by ASM’s
members and staff as part of our updated Strategic Plan:
Integrity
—The international materials community
depends on the content ASM delivers. This content must be
true, like the staff and volunteers developing and delivering
this information. All functions of ASM International are sup-
ported by members and staff who can be trusted.
Passion
—Linking to our first belief statement, “We
believe that materials enable Society,” we are driven to
understand, develop, and apply materials for the benefit of
humanity. Every day we rise to the challenge of innovating
with materials, and rest every night knowing that we served
the world well.
Service
—With respect to serving others, we are ser-
vant leaders. We welcome the opportunity to lead efforts
in materials science, engineering, and education while
offering our expertise to others as they exploit materials in
domains such as energy, transportation, and medicine.
Teamwork
—Together, like the elements of ASM’s iconic
Dome at Materials Park, we can make great things happen.
Many hands make light work.
Diversity
—We welcome all to the grand enterprise of
ASM International. Just as there are many different types of
materials and processes, there are many people with differ-
ent backgrounds and experiences. ASM welcomes the var-
ied views of others from around the world.
Technology
—ASM International clearly values materi-
als and process technology, and just as important, we value
information technology to connect our members, develop
and deliver content, and be the world class materials infor-
mation society that serves all.
As we move the Society forward, we will continue to
refine these values. As your Chief Volunteer, I welcome your
comments. Feel free to contact me via email to discuss
these values in depth as we deliver the best value in mate-
rials science, technology, and engineering to our members
around the world.
Jon D. Tirpak, PE, FASM
Chief Volunteer of ASM International
jon.tirpak@scra.orgAkyuz:
I would like to create a strong foundation for
this new organization so we can continue to serve our mem-
bers and the community for many years to come. We also
would like to start “internationalization” of the FAS immedi-
ately so we can become the leading organization in this field
within the first few years.
ASM:
Can you tell us a little about your background?
Akyuz:
I received my Bachelor of Science in metallur-
gical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. After
graduating, I moved to Atlanta and received my master’s
degree in information technology from Southern Polytech-
nic State University. I have been working at Applied Techni-
cal Services Inc. in Marietta, Georgia, for 12 years. I am very
lucky to work with a company and management team that
supports my involvement with the FAS and ASM. My current
title is team lead of metallurgy and failure analysis and my
main focus is metallurgical failure analysis using metallog-
raphy, fractography, mechanical testing, materials charac-
terization, and corrosion analysis supporting a broad range
of industries. I am actively involved in ASM International. I
served as the Atlanta Chapter chair for two terms and I am
currently Chapter Council for District V. I also served on
ASM’s Web Committee and Failure Analysis Committee.
ASM:
With regard to membership, what types of people
would get the most out of joining the new society?
Akyuz:
Anybody who is involved in or has an interest
in failure analysis will receive great benefits by joining the
society. We need contributions from experienced failure
analysts and materials scientists, but I strongly urge emerg-
ing professionals and students to join this society as well,
especially for the opportunities in training, networking with
the best in the field, and to have access to great knowledge.
ASM:
Anything else we should know about the society
and its first-year initiatives?
Akyuz:
We will continue to have our own technical
programming at the annual Materials Science & Technology
(MS&T) conference. We will have our first annual meeting
and a launch party during MS&T16 in Salt Lake City. The
FAS will continue to publish its own journal, the
Journal
of Failure Analysis and Prevention.
Our Committees have
already started working on failure analysis courses and the
publications.
Tirpak