General Program IM2018

Deputy Secretary for Planning and Energy Transition, Leonardo Beltrán. Seven
tutorial courses and other special events have been scheduled, among them the
presentation of the Materials Innovation Program by the Secretariat of Energy of
México, and a Session on international Research Funding Opportunities.
A section on Complementary Essential tools in MSE will take place simultaneously
with these activities, which comprises a scientific writing workshop, activities
dedicated to sustainability and a presentation focused on Research, Technological
and Talent Development for the Energy Sector in Mexico. In addition, a graduate
student fair has been organized, where students will have the opportunity to
learn about graduate study programs at participating universities. We will also
have the participation of the 2018 MRS-Spring Meeting poster awardees. A great
complement to this event is the commercial exhibition that will be distributed
throughout the venue.
I am deeply grateful to the Chairs of the XXVII IMRC, Cecilia Noguez (Universidad
Nacional Autónoma de México), Coray M. Colina (University of Florida), Hans
M. Christen (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) and Ciro Falcony (Centro de
Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados) for their intense work, their time and the
invaluable contributions they made to the organization of the scientific content of
this event.
I would like to express my gratitude to the Symposium Organizers for accepting
their important role and for their leadership in the organization of the technical
program of each symposium. I would also like to acknowledge the colleagues
who participated in the local organizing committee, who have dedicated their time
and effort to collaborate in the coordination of diverse activities within the IMRC
2018 program. Thanks also to the SMM staff for their great and intense work in the
preparation of the event during several months that crystallizes today, and to the
many volunteers who have supported our organizers.
Thanks to participating commercial organizations and to our national and
international sponsors. Special thanks to CONACYT for their invaluable support
to make possible the development of several initiatives in this edition of the
IMRC, which have facilitated the participation of attendees and promoted the
professional development of many students. Thanks also to the Secretariat of
Energy of México and to the U. S. ARMY, U. S. NAVY and U. S. Air Force for their
financial support.
I appreciate your attendance to the XXVII IMRC and your contribution to the
development of this event. Thanks to all the participants that have chosen this
congress as a suitable via to present and discuss the results of their research. I
hope that you are able to stablish fruitful relationships and friends for your future
work, enjoy your participation in the many activities that have been programed for
you and, of course, the wonderful City of Cancún.
Claudia Gutierrez Wing
SMM President (2017-2018)
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