Fluxtrol was proud to sponsor the Student Research Competition at Heat Treat 2025, supporting the next generation of innovators in thermal processing and materials science. The event featured outstanding student projects that pushed the boundaries of heat-treating technology, with participants presenting their research to a panel of industry experts. By investing in student initiatives like this, Fluxtrol continues its commitment to advancing education, fostering innovation, and strengthening the future of the heat-treating community.
🏆 Congratulations to our competition winners!
🥇 1st Prize – $2,500 – Natalie Compton, Colorado School of Mines
Presentation: “Effects of Inclusion Properties on Fatigue Behavior of High Strength Bar Steel”
🥈 2nd Prize – $1,000 – Sarah Tokos, Colorado School of Mines
Presentation: “Induction Tempering Process Development for 8mm Thick Plate Steel”
🥉 3rd Prize – $500 – Nicole Hudak, The Ohio State University
Presentation: “Development of a Novel Metastable Beta Alloy with Hot Isostatic Pressing”
We’d also like to congratulate Dr. Monserrat Sofia López-Cornejo, Instituto Tecnológico de Morelia, recipient of the Prof. Valentin S. Nemkov Academic Research Award,, and to give a special thanks to our panel of judges. Fluxtrol’s Rob Goldstein, FASM, acted as chairman.
Dr. Kathy Hayrynen, FASM — Aalberts surface technologies
Dr. Lee Rothleutner — The Timken Comzpany
Dr. Olga Rowan — Caterpillar Inc.
Dave Guisbert — QA Metallurgical Services
Andrew Banka — Airflow Sciences Corporation
Dr. Larissa Vilella Costa — Nucor
Check out the highlights of our 10th annual student research competition on YouTube
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