Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
An understanding of the structure and properties of materials is fundamental to finding improved ways of processing and using materials, whatever their application.
IOM3 embraces the full spectrum of materials from nanomaterials, biomaterials, through metals, ceramics and polymers, to natural materials and minerals.
Materials science & technology news
Upcoming events
- Free
NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Natural Materials in Anthropology
The next webinar in the NMA Lunchtime series.
- CPD hours
The role of resource efficiency for achieving climate neutrality
This event forms part of Sustainable Futures Week. The first day of the series will explore the role of resource efficiency and the transition to a more circular economy in reaching net zero.
- CPD hours
The role of energy technologies
This event forms part of Sustainable Futures Week. The penultimate day of the series will explore the role of energy materials and the path towards the energy transition and how critical these industries are as vital parts of the overall strategy towards a net zero future.
Information services
Are you looking for information or advice on materials? Our Information Services team can help you find relevant articles and literature from our extensive library collections and provide signposting to sources of advice.
IOM3 awards
Awards in materials science & technology
Nominations for the 2022 IOM3 Awards & Prizes will open in October 2021
IOM3 recognises achievements and contributions to the profession through a range of annual Awards, Medals and Prizes. The awards cover a range of subject areas, career stages and types of contribution. The awards listed below are broadly within the field of materials science & technology.
Dowding Medal and Prize
For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.
Gold Medal
For significant contribution to the industrial application of materials.
Griffith Medal & Prize
For distinguished work that has made or is making a notable contribution to any branch of materials science.
Ivor Jenkins Medal
In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.
John Hunt Medal
For outstanding contribution to the science and/or technology of casting and solidification of metals.
Latest job vacancies
Chair of Trustees – IOM3 Pension Scheme
- Closing date: 31 Jul 2021
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Pension Trustees for its defined benefit pension scheme.
