Welcome to the West Michigan Chapter of ASM International, located in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

ASM Mission ASM International benefits its members in the metals and materials community by providing technical knowledge, education, networking and professional development. West Michigan of ASM Vision To be the first-stop resource for technical knowledge, education, networking and professional development for members and customers in the metals and materials community. For more information about ASM International and to sign-up for ASM International free eNews and get the latest industry news visit ASM International Website or click here.


2007 - 2008 Events

October 2, 2007 Student Night at Ferris State University
October 16, 2007 50+ Years ASM Membership Appreciation Night at Sayfee’s - Please join us in honoring our 50+ year members!
November 6, 2007 Trustee Visit - Dr. Mark F. Smith “Enabling Science and Technology for National Security Applications”
January 2008 Webinar
February 17 – 23, 2008 Engineers Week
March 2008 Joint Meeting with SME and SAE
May 2008 Social Event

Take Me Out to the Ball Game !!!
Once again the West Michigan ASM chapter is planning a family night outing to a Whitecaps game. Last year the event was a HUGE success and those in attendance had a GREAT time.
Mark your calendar now to reserve the date, Tuesday, JUNE 10, Big Top Tuesday with Rubber Boy!

We'll again have a barbeque prior to the start of the game, with all you care to eat traditional summer fare. The barbeque will begin at 5:45 and the game starts at 7:00 pm.

Details and deadlines to purchase tickets will follow in coming newsletters.

Let's all get together for a night of fun with our colleagues and families.


4th Edition of WMASM 2008 K-12 Grants Program

The West Michigan ASM chapter will continue its K-12 Grants Program for 2008 awards. The program, conceived to promote and expose students to the world of materials science and engineering, is open to all West Michigan school systems. This is an outreach program to support tomorrow's material science and engineering professionals. Check out here for more details ...


The quality of our chapter and the resources it offers depends on you. By getting involved in your chapter, you help define its direction and determine the types of program and activities that are made available to you and your colleagues.

We have made great progress through a group of volunteers who have been very active. However the only way to make our chapter better is if more members become actively involved. Participation in leadership of the chapter only requires attending monthly executive committee meetings and contributing 1 - 2 hours per month between meetings. Our executive committee meetings are informal, enjoyable social invents. If you have an interest in getting involved, please call 616-252-2313 or e-mail mkasper@pridgeonandclay.com for details.