ASM International (society)

ASM International, formerly known as the American Society for Metals, is an association of materials-centric engineers and scientists.

This article is about association of materials-centric engineers and scientists. For the Netherlands-based semiconductor company, see ASM International.
ASM International
FoundedOctober 4, 1913
FounderWilliam Park Woodside
TypeProfessional Organization
FocusMetals, polymers, ceramics
Location
Area served
Worldwide
MethodMembership, professional development, conferences, publications, local chapters
Members
20,000+
Key people
ASM Board of Trustees
Employees
50-100
Websitewww.asminternational.org

As the charitable arm of ASM, the ASM Materials Education Foundation also operates ASM Materials Camp in the summers for high school students and teachers. These camps are intended to educate the public about the materials field, and encourage young people to pursue careers in materials science and engineering.

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