ENGINEERS AS WORLD CHANGERS
Final blog--Fall 2014 MRS

LOOKING FOR PROACTIVE INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS

Dear All,

 

The International Subcommittee continues its efforts and networking to get more people engaged! This Fall Meeting we went at different events to engage more people to join us. And among such events we joined the Student Mixer, Leadership Breakfast, Poster Session Chapters Luncheon and the International Reception.

Did you know that almost half of the MRS members are non-US? According to the demographics presented during the Leadership Breakfast, we are about 47% non-US members. Since we are talking about international members, other demographics shared at that meeting is that only 19% of the nominations for MRS awards are non-US members and 11% of the total winners are non-US members. Thus “when nominating a colleague for MRS award, think broadly and globally” as said Orlando Auciello.

Did you know this subcommittee focus is to promote international members concerns?

For instance, this year the subcommittee focused into 3 main activities: International University Chapters task force; Web database for exchange and cooperation programs as well as sustainable related topics (a worldwide concern, something that affects all); and virtual activities as a way to engage international members to MRS.

If you are a non-US member and wants to get more involved at MRS, do not hesitate to contact me with suggestions or to join us in our efforts!

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