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
Materials science & technology resources
Upcoming events
An Introduction to Fracture & Fatigue Failure Analysis Virtual Course
This Virtual Course will be useful for those working in engineering, production and design who manufacture or supply engineering components and it will help them to gain an improved understanding of fracture and fatigue and how these failures may be investigated:
2021 YPLC UK final
The Young Persons' Lecture Competition invites students and professionals up to the age of 28 to deliver a short lecture on a materials, minerals, mining, packaging, clay technology and wood science related subject.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging
An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.
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 2021 IOM3 awards are now open.
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.
Browse all awards & submit a nomination
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.
