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The National Science Foundation (NSF), Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology/Axel Madsen, and Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) Conference Grants provide students with the opportunity to participate and exchange ideas with leading researchers and engineers from worldwide industry and governmental facilities, as well as the students and faculty from both domestic and international universities. The recipients attend the full conference, giving them the chance to learn the latest research areas and results in powder metallurgy fields of interest. These opportunities will not only improve the students’ knowledge in the field, but also develop scientists and engineers who are ideally suited to create the next generation of designs in powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing that will push materials and manufacturing capabilities. We estimate that over one-third of the past recipients, those that are not still students, are working in fields connected to PM.

Interested in hearing more from our Student Grant Recipients? Visit the Grant TNT: Talk ‘N Technology Sessions through the conference. The full schedule and topics will be available soon on the conference website and mobile app.

A Student Resume Board will be on display at the conference as well as available on the conference mobile app. Please take a moment to look at these outstanding students as possible employees or interns in your company. For additional information, please contact Stephanie Schember at sschember@mpif.org.

Congratulations to the 2023 NSF, CPMT and MPIF Student Grant Recipients!

NSF Grant Recipients

Auburn University    
•    Ms. Dourna Jamshideasli
•    Mr. Arun Poudel

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo    
•    Mr. Peyton J. Archibald
•    Mr. Keita S. Shimanuki

California State University, Los Angeles    
•    Mr. Matthew D. Engquist
•    Mr. Amirhesam Shakibizadeh

Carnegie Mellon University    
•    Ms. Srujana Rao Yarasi

Colorado School of Mines    
•    Miss Madelyn Fabiola Madrigal Camacho
Drexel University    
•    Mr. Phuong Bui
•    Mr. David Freiberg

Georgia Institute of Technology    
•    Mr. Rupesh Rajendran

Illinois Institute of Technology    
•    Mr. Mohammad Jamalkhani

 
 

CPMT/Axel Madsen Grant Recipients 

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis    
•    Mr. Andrew J. Gillespie

Ohio State University    
•    Mr. Daniel Popovich

 

Iowa State University    
•    Ms. Emma Cockburn
•    Mr. Landon M. Hickman

Lehigh University    
•    Mr. Conner Larocque

Ohio State University    
•    Miss Emmaline P. Hutchison
•    Mr. Nicholas Queiroz Avedissian

Oregon State University    
•    Mrs. Sakineh Abbasi

Penn State University    
•    Mr. Ian J. Wietecha-Reiman

Penn State University DuBois
•    Ms. Nanna L. Bush
•    Mrs. Julie Marie Hedlund
•    Miss Hope E. Spuck

Purdue University    
•    Mr. Daniel Sinclair
•    Mr. Amin Zareei

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis    
•    Mr. Rishab Jain
•    Mr. Amir Abbas Yahyaeian

 

Penn State University DuBois    
•    Mr. Cole S. Bressler

University of Waterloo    
•    Mr. Daniel R. Juhasz
 

 

Rice University    
•    Mr. Wesley Combs

University of California, Irvine    
•    Miss Mahsa Amiri
•    Mr. Brandon N. Fields

University of Colorado Boulder    
•    Mr. Davis R. Conklin

University of Louisville    
•    Mr. Kameswara Pavan Kumar Ajjarapu
•    Mr. Sihan Zhang

University of Texas at El Paso    
•    Mr. Brandon J. Colón
•    Miss Anannya Doris
•    Ms. Dana V. Godinez

University of Utah    
•    Mr. Tristan Armstrong
•    Mr. MD Emran Hossain
•    Mr. Cole D. Walker

Virginia Tech    
•    Ms. Amanda X. Wei

Washington State University    
•    Mr. Aruntapan Dash
 

MPIF Grant Recipients

Drexel University    
•    Mr. Joseph R. Wright

Illinois Institute of Technology    
•    Mr. Mohammadreza Asherloo

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis    
•    Mr. Tejesh C. Dube

Iowa State University    
•    Mr. Dustin T. Hickman

Lehigh University    
•    Mr. Michael V. Pires

Ohio State University    
•    Mr. Darren Kenji Takaoka

Penn State University Dubois    
•    Mr. Christian J. Bakaysa
•    Mr. Jacob P. Feldbauer
•    Mrs. Linsea Foster
•    Mr. Dylan T. Treaster

University of Texas at El Paso    
•    Mr. Cristian Banuelos
•    Mr. Kevin Caballero
•    Mr. Alex De La Cruz
•    Mr. Shadman Tahsin Nabil
•    Mr. Brandon Ramirez

University of Utah    
•    Mr. Nicholas B. Engstrom
•    Mr. Nathan Jump

 

Student Grant Requirements Snapshot

 

  • Register by March 31, 2023
  • Prepare a poster
  • Submit a Talk ’N Technology presentation
  • Attend entire conference
  • Write a post-conference experience essay

   Student Grant Poster Guide   

Scope of the Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Student Grant Awards are provided to full-time PhD degree students or below involved in studies relating to the field of powder metallurgy.  The grants will directly cover the full registration fee and hotel accommodation in double-occupancy.  

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Students from U.S. universities only, pursuing a PhD or below.
  • Students – Must be a full-time student as of February 15, 2023. Unfortunately, postdoctoral scholars are not eligible.
  • Apply by February 15, 2023.
  • Submit an abstract on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology.
  • Recipients announced March 1, 2023.
  • Register for the conference by March 31, 2023.
  • Prepare a project poster of research on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology to be displayed at the conference.
  • Submit a narrated PowerPoint presentation of the project poster. The recording will be considered for post-conference inclusion in the APMI International member benefit Talk ’N Technology.  
  • Attend entire conference, June 18-21, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Provide a 10-minute oral presentation of the poster during a scheduled Talk ‘N Technology session to further enhance the student's conference experience. Additionally, recipients are highly encouraged to submit a publishable manuscript of their work for the conference proceedings.
  • Write a post-conference experience essay of their conference experience that will be considered for publication in a future issue of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy or other outlets.
  • Grants are not transferable.

The grant includes:

  • Access to all PowderMet2023 and AMPM2023 technical presentations
  • Exhibition admission
  • Conference proceedings
  • Opening Night Reception
  • Opening General Session and Industry Recognition
  • Design Excellence Awards and Exhibition luncheons
  • Closing event
  • Double-occupancy hotel accommodations for 3-nights
  • Attend the entire conference (Sunday–Wednesday). Please make your travel plans accordingly.

Recipients are responsible for the cost of their own transportation and meals outside of the included conference events.

Subject to change due to COVID-19 concerns/conditions. 

Please email Stephanie Schember, or call 609-452-7700 ext. 114, with any questions.

 

National Science Foundation LogoMPIF is grateful to the National Science Foundation for its support of students to attend the PowderMet2023 and AMPM2023 conferences. This support provides student participants with opportunities to exchange ideas with leading researchers and engineers from worldwide industrial and governmental facilities, as well as with students and faculty from both domestic and international universities. Student participants will learn the latest research areas and results in powder metallurgy fields of interest. These opportunities will not only improve the students’ knowledge in the field, but also develop scientists and engineers who are ideally suited to create the next generation of designs in powder metallurgy and metal additive manufacturing that will push materials and manufacturing capabilities.

Scope of the Grant

The Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology / Axel Madsen Conference Grant Awards are provided to full time Master’s degree students or below involved in studies relating to the field of powder metallurgy.  Prior CPMT/Axel Madsen Grant recipients are ineligible.  The grants will directly cover the full registration fee and hotel accommodation in double-occupancy.  (4 grants available)

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Students from universities pursuing a Master’s degree or below.
  • Students – Must be a full-time student as of February 15, 2023.
  • Apply by February 15, 2023.
  • Submit an abstract on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology.
  • Recipients announced March 1, 2023.
  • Register for the conference by March 31, 2023.
  • Prepare a project poster of research on powder metallurgy, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, or other particulate technology to be displayed at the conference.
  • Submit a narrated PowerPoint presentation of the project poster. The recording will be considered for post-conference inclusion in the APMI International member benefit Talk ’N Technology. 
  • Attend entire conference, June 18-21, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Provide a 10-minute oral presentation of the poster during a scheduled Talk ‘N Technology session to further enhance the student's conference experience. Additionally, recipients are highly encouraged to submit a publishable manuscript of their work for the conference proceedings.
  • Write a post-conference experience essay of their conference experience that will be considered for publication in a future issue of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy or other outlets.
  • Grants are not transferable.

The grant includes:

  • Access to all PowderMet2023 and AMPM2023 technical presentations
  • Exhibition admission
  • Conference proceedings
  • Opening Night Reception
  • Opening General Session and Industry Recognition
  • Design Excellence Awards and Exhibition luncheons
  • Closing event
  • Double-occupancy hotel accommodations for 3-nights
  • Attend the entire conference (Sunday–Wednesday). Please make your travel plans accordingly.

Recipients are responsible for the cost of their own transportation and meals outside of the included conference events.

Subject to change due to COVID-19 concerns/conditions. 

Please email Stephanie Schember, or call 609-452-7700 ext. 114, with any questions.

 

CPMT/Axel Madsen Conference Grants History
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Axel Madsen was well-known in the PM industry as a successful entrepreneur. He co-founded Allied Sinterings, Inc., Danbury, CT, in 1959. The company began in a converted diner with four employees and went on to develop a successful niche business producing high-precision, small, and intricate PM parts. Madsen was a creative toolmaker and an expert on high-precision PM parts. He was active in the Powder Metallurgy Parts Association (PMPA) of MPIF and served as a director.

The Axel Madsen Conference Grant Program was established by his family to encourage students to learn more about PM technology and pursue careers in the PM industry. Annually, four students receive full registration to the annual conference and a stipend for travel and lodging.

 


 

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