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Help Recognize Your Manufacturing Peers with an SME Award
ME is currently seeking nominations for its 2017 Interna- tional Honor Awards. These seven awards recognize sig- nificant contributions to the field of manufacturing engineer- ing in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research, management and
service to SME. t Eli Whitney Productivity Award—Presented for distin- guished accomplishments in improving capability within the broad concept of orderly production.
t Joseph A. Siegel Service Award—Awarded to an SME member for significant and unique contributions that benefit SME.
t Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management— Recognizes exceptional success in the integration of the infrastructure and processes of manufacturing through in- novative use of human, technical and financial resources.
t SME Frederick W. Taylor Research Medal—Honors significant published research leading to a better under- standing of materials, facilities, principles, operations and their application to improve manufacturing processes.
t SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award—Presented for significant accomplishments in the field of manufactur- ing processes, methods or systems.
t SME Education Award—Honors the educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing.
t SME Gold Medal—Recognizes outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures. Award nominations are due Aug. 1. For award and nomi- nation information, please visit
sme.org/honorawards.
S Mentors Needed
ME is currently seeking mentors for its new High School Mentor Program. The program connects high school stu- dents with industry professionals/members to help achieve personal, educational and professional development goals. Mentors share their knowledge, skills, information and per- spective to foster the professional growth of their high school student mentees.
Benefits of being a mentor:
t Lead by example: Enhance your leadership, communica- tion and management skills;
t Gain by giving: Share skills, knowledge and contribute to the development of future colleagues and partners;
t Give back: Help others with their personal and profes- sional goals;
t Build long-lasting personal and professional relationships; t Get exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences; t Gain increased recognition and respect from others in the profession; and
t Improve job satisfaction and strengthen integrity. Mentors must be current SME members to participate. A
background check is also required. Visit
connect.sme.org/ mentoringoverview/overview to learn more.
2016 SME Officers and Directors PRESIDENT
Dean L. Bartles, PhD, FSME Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute UI Labs
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sandra L. Bouckley GKN Driveline
VICE PRESIDENT Thomas R. Kurfess, PhD, FSME, CMfgT, PE Georgia Institute of Technology
TREASURER
Mark L. Michalski MKS Instruments
SECRETARY Susan M. Smyth, PhD, FSME General Motors
Greg Morris GE Aviation
Robert R. Nesbitt, CMfgE AbbVie
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Jeffrey M. Krause
Contact SME
sme.org /
service@sme.org (800) 733-4763 / (313) 425-3000
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AdvancedManufacturing.org | June 2016 DIRECTORS
Edye S. Buchanan, CMfgT Fives North American Combustion Inc.
Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME The Boeing Company (retired)
Wayne F. Frost, LSME, CMfgE John Deere Waterloo Works (retired)
Matt Hilgendorf, CMfgT Black Horse LLC
Michael D. Packer, FSME Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Ralph L. Resnick, FSME National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining America Makes – National Additive Manufacturing Institute
Jim Schlusemann Prosperia International LLC
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