Convocation

• Keramos 1902 – presentp• Chapter reports• Awards and recognitions• Awards and recognitions• 2008 Career Speaker –

Dr. Matthew A. Stough

Keramos National Professional CeramicKeramos National Professional Ceramic Engineering Fraternity

Through Fire to Perfection1902-2008 and beyond1902 2008 and beyond

Keramos: the oldest continuously active professional fraternity in the country

“Any organization owes not only its inception, i i i ibut its continued existence to the dedicated

individuals who have given of themselves for i f ”1the nutriment of the group”1

W.W. Kriegel

1 Keramos- A Biographical History

MissionMission

To promote and emphasize scholarship and character in the thoughts of Ceramic students, to stimulate mental development, and to promote interest in the professionaldevelopment, and to promote interest in the professional aspects of Ceramic engineering, technology, and science.

To bind alumni more closely to their alma mater and to the alumni of other universities and colleges, ..., and to furnish an additional tie of college friendship.furnish an additional tie of college friendship.

FunctionsFunctions

Support student participation in annual meetingSupport student participation in annual meetingPromote interest and scholarship

Outreach and EducationOutreach and EducationMug Drop and Putter Contest

Encourage ServiceEncourage ServiceOutstanding Chapter AwardSupport for local chapter projectspp p p j

RecognizeGreaves-Walker Roll of HonorHonorary members

FactsFacts

Originated as BPK at Ohio State in 1902

Keramos instituted at University of Illinois in 1914Keramos instituted at University of Illinois in 1914

Merged in 1932

Non-profit organization Incorporated in North Carolina (1960)(1960)

Currently 12 chapters throughout U.S.

Beta Pi KappaBeta Pi Kappa

1902-1932 (dormant in 1906)Brick - Pottery - CementFirst at OSU; then reborn at NCSU (1925) Goals were:

Promotion of Ceramics.Attain a place in the engineering profession for Ceramic engineers.engineers.Assisting brother members in finding jobs in the Ceramic industry.

P i i lPrinciples

Founding fathers asserted that the Fraternity shall be strictly professional, not honorary, and open to any student in the Department

M b l ti di t dMember selection predicated on :Good scholarshipInterest in ceramic engineering and Department activitiesPersonal characterPersonal character

Bylaws (modified in 1960) define good scholarship as GPA>2.2, but allow for individual chapters to adjust upward at their discretionallow for individual chapters to adjust upward at their discretion

Created, run by, and for students!

Th Al h Ch tThe Alpha ChapterIllinois chapter founded in 1914-15.

Nationalized in 1925 with the revitalized Beta Pi Kappa chapter from Ohio.

By the 1930’s Keramos structure had evolved to how we know it today:National organizationCampus chapters

Ohio*, Illinois, North Carolina* and New YorkRolla (subchapter 1933)New Jersey and Iowa– subchapters 1926-1927New Jersey and Iowa subchapters 1926 1927

Expansions continued through 2006:Virginia 1940*Iowa 1941Missouri 1947N J 1947New Jersey 1947Pennsylvania 1948Georgia 1950Washington 1952Texas 1955*South Carolina 1958Florida 1976Wright State 2006

K Rit l & I i iKeramos Ritual & Insignia

Greek for burnt earthThe pass and motto come from pBeta Pi KappaPass: (to be only given orally)Pass: (to be only given orally)Motto: “Through fire to perfection”

K B dKeramos Badge

Th B t Pi K b dThe Beta Pi Kappa badge replaced with Keramos in Greek lettering Stars represent the heights ofStars represent the heights of scholarship we aspire to achieve, and signify the five national officers by whom the F t it i l dFraternity is leadNew moon represents hope, youth and aspiration

P f i l R iti A dProfessional Recognition Awards

Honorary Membership in chapters:Upon prior approval of BoD, a chapter may induct individuals who have made notable contributions to the ceramic arts and sciencesFaculty and staff are not eligible

Distinguished Service AwardExemplary service to local chapters

Ch t A dChapter AwardsOutstanding ChapterDiamond (exceptional) and sapphire (high achievement)Most improvedMost improved

Greaves Walker Roll of Honor:Honored one of our most revered founding fathersDerived from Honorary Member of the Grand ChapterDerived from Honorary Member of the Grand Chapter

A th F G W lkArthur F. Greaves-Walker

“Any organization owes not1881-1954 Any organization owes not only its inception but its continued existence to the d di t d i di id l h h

Co-founder of the Ohio ΒΠΚ chapter - 1902Engineer, educator, leader and champion of Ceramic

dedicated individuals who have given of themselves for the nutriment of the organization.”

engineering as a recognized professionFirst Grand Master Potter (National President)Hi t N ti l P id t l t b tHis tenure as National President was only two years, but his influence dominated Keramos for another twenty years. His imprint continues to this day.Greaves Walker Roll of Honor was established (1961) to recognize senior members of Keramos who have provided long and honorable service to the fraternitylong and honorable service to the fraternity.

2008 Greaves-Walker Roll of Honor R i i t

Dr Alan Miller

Recipient

Dr. Alan MillerPresident of the Washington chapter –1956 PhD University of Washington 1957PhD University of Washington – 1957 28 years as a faculty member at U. WashingtonLocal officer in NICE ACerS KeramosLocal officer in NICE, ACerS, KeramosAdvisor of WA chapter for 28 yearsNational President of Keramos: 1993 –19961996

K SKeramos SongA SONG OF KERAMOS (Sung to the tune of the “Marines’ Hymn”)

F th b i k d h ll til t th fi t ttFrom the common brick and hollow tile to the finest pottery, We bring our brains and skill to bear on our clay technology.

Glass and porcelain, and many moreThings that earth and fire can yield

Are within the realm of Keramos, and the world's our working field! Other engineers may sweat and plan, with their slide-rules* working too;But unless our stuff is on the ground, not a thing can those guys do.

For refractories must come beforeFor, refractories must come beforeAny metals can be made,

And ceramics, as in days of yore, leads the industries' parade! Our profession is the oldest one that the histories record; There was Adam, made from clay, and "fired" from the Garden of the Lord.

But the future, not the past is ours,And research, not history

Is to spread the fame of Keramos in the world that is to beIs to spread the fame of Keramos in the world that is to be. - S. R. Scholes.

*Modern versions replace with “spreadsheets”

I C E (N I C E ) S i ffI.C.E. (N.I.C.E.) Spin-off

I.C.E.- Institute of Ceramic Engineers.

“Ceramic engineers need professional recognition.”g p g

Accreditation, professional licensure coordinated by N I C EN.I.C.E.

Considerable collaboration between Keramos and N.I.C.E. regarding integration and coordination of educational outreach and professional development

M d EModern Era

A ti t d t bActive student membersThis is your fraternity and in your controlBy-laws have been changed to allow for materials science and only “interest in ceramics” is required for membershipCurrent By-laws and procedures being reviewed by BoD:

National Officer duties and obligationsHonorary Member nominations and inductionsAnnual Report content and schedulespBiennial and General business meeting agendas

Board of directorsYour BOD is comprised of academicians and industrial professionals. It is the goal of Keramos to remain a professional engineering g p g gfraternity.

AlumniAlumni have all the privileges of active members except the right to hold chapter office or vote on the election of new members.p

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O L C ti ith YOU!Our Legacy Continues with YOU!

Promote your discipline, strive for igood scholarship, mentor those who

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community to enhance its impact on isociety

Convocation

• Keramos 1902 Keramos 1902 Keramos 1902 ––– presentpresentpresentppp• Chapter reports• Awards and recognitionsAwards and recognitionsAwards and recognitions• Awards and recognitionsAwards and recognitionsAwards and recognitions••• 2008 Career Speaker 2008 Career Speaker 2008 Career Speaker –––

Dr. Dr. Dr. Matthew A. StoughMatthew A. StoughMatthew A. Stough

Convocation

• Keramos 1902 Keramos 1902 Keramos 1902 ––– presentpresentpresentppp• Chapter reportsChapter reportsChapter reports• Awards and recognitions• Awards and recognitions••• 2008 Career Speaker 2008 Career Speaker 2008 Career Speaker –––

Dr. Dr. Dr. Matthew A. StoughMatthew A. StoughMatthew A. Stough

Awards and RecognitionsAwards and Recognitions

M t I d Ch t i N JMost Improved Chapter is New Jersey (Rutgers University)

Awards and RecognitionsAwards and Recognitions

M t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterNew Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)

Sapphire Award for High Achievement by a Chapter

University of Washington

Awards and RecognitionsAwards and Recognitions

M t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterNew Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)

SapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireWashingtonWashingtonWashington

Diamond Award for Exemplary Achievement byDiamond Award for Exemplary Achievement by a Chapter

The Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Pennsylvania State UniversityMissouri University of Science and Technology

Awards and RecognitionsAwards and Recognitions

M t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tM t I d Ch tMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterMost Improved ChapterNew Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)New Jersey (Rutgers)

SapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireSapphireWashingtonWashingtonWashington

DiamondDiamondDiamondDiamondDiamondDiamondPenn State, UMRPenn State, UMRPenn State, UMR

2008 Keramos Outstanding Chapter award2008 Keramos Outstanding Chapter awardMissouri University of Science and Technology

B t ’ t t fi i h d!!!!But we’re not yet finished!!!!

Many individuals contribute to the success of our Fraternity, at the local and national levelsWe extend our thanks and appreciation to twoWe extend our thanks and appreciation to two individuals whose performance has indeed been exemplary

B t ’ t t fi i h d!!!!But we’re not yet finished!!!!

Many individuals contribute to the success of our Fraternity, at the local and national levelsWe extend our thanks and appreciation to twoWe extend our thanks and appreciation to two individuals whose performance has indeed been exemplary:

Dr. Bradley R. Johnson, member of technical staff at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for hisBattelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for his service as General Secretary (2004-2008)

B t ’ t t fi i h d!!!!But we’re not yet finished!!!!

Many individuals contribute to the success of our Fraternity, at the local and national levelsWe extend our thanks and appreciation to two individuals whose performance has indeed been exemplary:

Dr. Bradley R. Johnson, member of technical staff at Dr. Bradley R. Johnson, member of technical staff at Dr. Bradley R. Johnson, member of technical staff at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for hisBattelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for hisBattelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for hisBattelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for his Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for his Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories for his service as General Secretary (2004service as General Secretary (2004service as General Secretary (2004---2008)2008)2008)Dr. Robert W. Schwartz, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Missouri University of Science and Technology, for his service as National President 2006-2008

“Keramos members can take justifiable id i th li h t f th ipride in the accomplishments of their

earlier members.”

W.W. Kriegel

2008 Keramos Convocation Career S kSpeaker

Dr. Matthew A. StoughgResearch Manager – Materials Science and Analysis Laboratory, Central Research and Services Laboratory – OSRAM SYLVANIAB.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Engineering Mechanics at Penn State; B A in Natural Sciences PhysicsEngineering Mechanics at Penn State; B.A. in Natural Sciences – Physics at LockhavenOak Ridge National Laboratory Graduate FellowProcess Engineering Intern – Coors Ceramics Companyg g p ySix Sigma Master Black Belt in Design for Six SigmaStudent Speaking Contestant 1992Member of Keramos, NICE, ACerS, MRS, Microscopy Society of A iAmericaHusband, Father, Coach, Ski Patrolman, Outdoorsman, Home Improver, Friend