| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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DMMM5: A Decade of Creating Inclusion and Belonging for Diversity in the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Professions
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| Presentation Title |
Breaking Barriers and Materials: Uncovering Constance Tipper's Impact on Metallurgy and Inclusion |
| Author(s) |
Mengying Liu |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Mengying Liu |
| Abstract Scope |
This talk delves into the pioneering work of Constance Tipper (Elam) and her hidden influence on materials science and metallurgy as a woman scientist. While Tipper's research on the ductile-to-brittle transition in metals marked a significant advancement in metallurgy, two of her equally groundbreaking contributions remain largely overlooked. Tipper's early contribution to the theory of dislocation and her pioneering application of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to study metal fractures at a microstructural level established a vital precedent in materials mechanics.
Tipper's achievements advanced materials engineering and laid the groundwork for future generations of women in this domain. Building on Tipper's inspiring journey, we highlight the historical progress in gender diversity, foster a sense of belonging for diverse professionals, and discuss strategies for motivating and supporting the younger generation, particularly women and underrepresented groups, to overcome persistent barriers in science and engineering. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |