compound layer growth in both electronic packaging interconnections and structural solder joints. His technical work has also included several investigations into the physical and mechanical metallurgy of active braze joints. Vianco has authored more than one hundred peerreviewed journal articles; eight book chapters; and two books: Soldering Handbook — Third Edition, and Guideline for Hand Soldering Practices — First Edition, both of which are published by AWS. He is a past corecipient of the Robert L. Peaslee Award as well as several Best Paper awards presented at the International Brazing and Soldering Conference and Surface Mount Technology Association International Conference. Vianco is a coauthor of the TurboSiP© v2.0 solder fatigue software (©Sandia National Laboratories) and holds five U.S. patents. 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. AWS EXCELLENCE IN WELDING AWARDS CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON Room N253 The best and brightest stars in the welding industry will be honored for their outstanding industry achievements at the 14th Annual Excellence in Welding Awards (formerly Image of Welding Awards). Presented by the AWS and WEMCO, a standing committee of AWS, the Excellence in Welding Awards is the industry’s top honors saluting the year’s most outstanding public initiatives and programs that promote the image of welding. By invitation only. 6:30 p.m. AWS OFFICERS/PRESIDENTS/ COUNTERPARTS RECEPTION The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino Held at the AWS Headquarters Hotel, this reception is held annually during the show and is open to all registrants. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the AWS Officers, and network with members and prospects. A complimentary hors d’oeuvres buffet is included, along with a cash bar. Evening business attire, please. Thursday, November 17 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Registration Code: W40 AWS AWARDS/AWS FOUNDATION LUNCHEON Room N255/N256 As the Society and the industry it serves have grown, so has the need to recognize outstanding scientists, engineers, educators, and researchers. Join an assembly of distinguished award presenters, recipients, and guests for a well-paced ceremony and a delicious lunch. The cost for attending the ceremony is $30 and is open to all registrants. Tickets will also be available at the door. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. AWS NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE — OPEN MEETING Room N256 AWS Members are requested to submit their recommendations FABTECH for National Officers to serve during 2018. Nominations must be accompanied by 16 copies of biographical material on each candidate, including a written statement by the candidate as to his/her willingness and ability to serve if nominated and elected. Friday, November 18 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. R.D. THOMAS, JR. INTERNATIONAL LECTURE Room N254 The recipient of this year’s R.D. Thomas, Jr. Award is Robert E. Shaw, Jr., P.E. Shaw is president of the Steel Structures Technology Center, Inc., an engineering firm he founded in 1990 to provide consulting services and technical education related to the design, fabrication, erection, and inspection of steel-framed structures. He is a civil engineer graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and began his career in the steel construction industry in 1973. Shaw is past chair of IIW Commission XV on Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Welded Structures, and chairs the IIW Select Committee on Quality Management in Welding and Allied Processes. He has also been involved in IIW’s Working Group on Standardization, Working Group on Regional Activities, and the Technical Management Board. He is a longstanding member of the American Welding Society (AWS) D1 Structural Welding Committee, and serves on Subcommittees on Steel (D1.1), Seismic Welding Issues (D1.8), Strengthening and Repairing Existing Structures (D1.7), the Executive Committee, and Task Groups on Design and on Prequalification. He serves on the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specifications Committee, TC6 on Connections, TC12 on Quality Control and Quality Assurance, and the Connections Prequalification Review Panel for seismic connections. Shaw serves on ISO TC167/WG3 working toward the development of a new ISO standard on the execution of steel structures. To facilitate the exchange of global best practices in steel construction, welding, and related standards, Shaw has presented numerous lectures, seminars, and workshops around the world. He has consulted for U.S. and international clients on design, fabrication, erection, and quality issues on numerous building and bridge projects. His work has been recognized by the AISC with two Special Achievement Awards, by the Iranian Society of Steel Structures with the Arek Mekertichian Lectureship Award, and by the AWS with the R. D. Thomas Memorial Award and the George E. Willis Award. 10:30 a.m. (immediately following the R.D. Thomas, Jr. International Lecture) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF IIW Room N254 American Council of the IIW, meeting of the U.S. member body of the International Institute of Welding. NOVEMBER 2016 / WELDING JOURNAL 61
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