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    Women in Advanced Manufacturing (WIAM) Rising Star Award

    ASME Unit: Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED)
    Date Established: 2026
    Achievement: The Women in Advanced Manufacturing (WIAM) Rising Star Award recognizes outstanding women graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are shaping the future of advanced manufacturing through technical innovation, leadership, and advocacy. This annual award honors individuals who embody the WIAM mission: advancing knowledge and elevating women in the manufacturing ecosystem.
    Criteria: Nominees must:
    • Be a graduate student (Master’s or PhD) or a postdoctoral researcher at the time of nomination.
    • Be an ASME member.
    • Attend the WIAM Forum in person, if selected, for a brief presentation.
    • Demonstrate a strong track record of technical/research excellence within the manufacturing community.
    • Demonstrate commitment to uplifting women in manufacturing through mentorship, outreach, leadership, and community building.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15
    Form of Award: Plaque, $300 honorarium.
    Frequency of Award: Annual
    Administrative: Manufacturing Engineering Division (MED)
    Level of Award: Division
    Selected By: Manufacturing Engineering Division WIAM Award Committee
    Nominations:

    The award is nomination-only.
    Required Materials:
    1. Nomination Form: Women in Advanced Manufacturing (WIAM) Rising Star Award Nomination Form – Fill out form
    2. Nominee’s CV
    3. Two Recommendation Letters from individuals who can speak to the nominee’s technical excellence and leadership/outreach contributions within the manufacturing community. Letters must be from two different individuals (one of whom may be the nominator).