James W. Watson, Chairman, Teacher/Student Outreach Subcommittee of the ASM International Foundation is sponsoring 10 grants each year for K12 teachers.

The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society.

Each grant has a value of $500.

Material scientists develop materials used to manufacture almost all products in the contemporary world, such as mobile PCs, go karts, medical devices, etc. ASM International has the first database to support medical device design by providing authoritative source of mechanical, physical,biological response and drug compatibility properties for these materials and coatings used in cardiovascular devices.

ASM International has local chapter members will work closely with local teachers to develop and implement these material science lessons.

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