MetSoc Silver Medal Award
The Silver Medal, which was initiated in 1986, is awarded to individuals who have built, sustained and developed the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM into the present strong, internationally renowned organization.
2024 Recipient
Elvi Dalgaard
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Citation: In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of metallurgy and steel making, his role on the executive of MetSoc and his leadership in training metallurgy professionals who have for decades made a strong contribution to MetSoc.
Dr. Dalgaard holds a B.Eng in Metallurgical Engineering from McGill University, as well as a Master’s in Materials Engineering focusing on automotive alloy development and a Ph.D in Materials Engineering focused on the solid state welding of aerospace alloys, from the same institution. She has extensive experience in the characterization of advanced materials, including SEM, EDS, EBSD, TEM and XRD techniques. Her recent work includes initiating and managing research projects in the aerospace industry in the areas of metals, alloys, joining, thermoplastic composites, coatings, and advanced manufacturing including additive manufacturing. She is very active in Canadian and international professional societies, having been President of the Metallurgical Society of Canada (MetSoc) and holding a position on the executive council of ASM International (Montreal Chapter). Dr. Dalgaard has a strong interest in encouraging young people, especially women and underrepresented groups, in the scientific and engineering fields, and has participated in numerous mentoring and teaching activities. These include being a mentor with the Chaire Marianne Mareschal (promotion du genie auprès des femmes) and with Concordia’s “Women in Engineering Career Launch Experience”, and organizing an ASM Materials Mini-Camp for high school students.
2023 – Roderick Guthrie 2022 – M. Isac | 2010 – M. King | 1998 – G.L. Bolton |
2021 – M. Collins | 2009 – G.P. Demopoulos | 1997 – E. Ozberk |
2020 – M. Wells | 2008 – S. Marcuson | 1996 – B.R. Conard |
2019 – B. Davis | 2007 – H. W. King | 1995 – A. Plumpton |
2018 – P. Wanjara | 2006 – P.J. Mackey | 1994 – G.M. Ritcey |
2017 – D. Boyd | 2005 – J. Finch | 1993 – L. Seeley |
2016 – D. Wilkinson | 2004 – H. Henein | 1992 – P. Tarassoff |
2015 – M. Sahoo | 2003 – C. Twigge-Molecey | 1991 – W. Williams |
2014 – G. Richards | 2002 – A. Vahed | 1990 – W.T. Thompson |
2013 – N. Stubina | 2001 – J.M. Walsh | 1989 – J.E. Dutrizac |
2012 – A. Allaire | 2000 – C. Dìaz | 1988 – M. Rigaud |
2011 – J. Kapusta | 1999 – F. Habashi | 1987 – N.G. Thomas |
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| 1986 – J.M. Toguri |
Criteria
The Silver Medal is to recognize individuals who have contributed effectively over a long period, to the growth of MetSoc. The nomination(s) for, and award of, the Silver Medal is the responsibility of the Past President and is not open to general nominations from the membership at large. Balloting is by all Past Presidents.
There is no cash prize for this award.
The award nomination program is closed for 2023.
