Nations's First B.S. Degree in Corrosion Engineering

The University of Akron will launch the nation's first baccalaureate program in corrosion engineering when the fall 2010 semester begins in August. The innovative program and its potential impact on our everyday lives and the regional economy, were highlighted in this editorial by Michael Douglas
, the Akron Beacon Journal editorial page editor, on Sunday, June 6, 2010.

For the entire article, see the University of Akron's newsroom here. For more information, see the UA Corrosion and Reliability Engineering homepage here.

Deadline Approaching for CORROSION 2010 Scholarships

Preparing the New Generation of Corrosion Professionals Scholarship application deadline January 1, 2010

NACE Foundation to give $40,000 in scholarships and travel assistance at CORROSION 2010   Submit your scholarship application by January 1, 2010   Through the generous support of NACE Sections and Areas, individual members, and corporate partners, the NACE Foundation will distribute the following scholarships, awards, and travel assistance at CORROSION 2010.   Scholarships $1,000 Melvin C. Miller Scholarship-New for 2010 $5,000 NACE Foundation Academic Scholarship $1,000 NACE Foundation Book Scholarships (graduate)-two available $6,100 Hans Schmoldt Scholarship in Cathodic Protection on behalf of the Schmoldt Foundation for Education $3,000 Academic Scholarship on behalf of the NACE Eastern Area $1,000 Academic Scholarship on behalf of the NACE Sandia Mountain Section $1,000 Melvin J. Schiff Fellowship Fund on behalf of the NACE Los Angeles Section $10,000 MTI-Bert Krisher Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Liberty Bell Academic Scholarship on behalf of the NACE Philadelphia Section Travel Assistance $10,000 in travel assistance to the NACE Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, USA has been allocated to assist NACE Foundation scholarship recipients and university students participating in the Student Poster Session at CORROSION 2010. Apply today! Applications for scholarships are due January 1, 2010, and applications for Travel Assistance are due February 1, 2010. Visit the NACE Foundation's web site at www.nace-foundation.org for a complete list of available scholarships and eligibility requirements.

University of Utah General Chemistry lecture on Corrosion

New training opportunities to keep your pipeline flowing

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New courses. New certifications.  An expanded education program.   Visit www.nace.org/trainingguide for more information and make your plans to start 2010 with higher qualifications!     NACE International has expanded its pipeline training program! Two NEW courses and certifications have been added to provide formal training in internal corrosion technology. Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Basic  (formerly Internal Corrosion for Pipelines) This course provides students with the fundamentals of implementing, monitoring, and maintaining an internal corrosion control program.  Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Advanced In addition to covering monitoring and mitigation strategies, this course teaches data interpretation, analysis and integration as well as criteria for determining corrective action for high-level internal corrosion problems within a pipeline system. These courses, in addition to the Cathodic Protection program, the Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management program and a NACE Operator Qualification program, comprise an expanded and comprehensive curriculum to provide education for the pipeline industry. Sign up today for the corrosion training that opens the door to more career opportunities and earnings potential. Click on the course name for more details, or 'Register' to enroll.     CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester Code Location Date   44510029 Rosebush, MI September 13 - 18, 2009 Register 44510025 Tulsa, OK October 11 - 16, 2009 Register 44510030 Rosebush, MI October 18 - 23, 2009 Register 44510046 Claysville, PA November 8 - 13, 2009 Register 44510009 Houston, TX November 8 - 13, 2009 Register 44510015 Houston, TX December 6 - 11, 2009 Register 44510048 Kilgore, TX December 13 - 18, 2009 Register        CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician Code Location Date   44810023 Rosebush, MI October 25 - 30, 2009 Register 44810033 Claysville, PA November 15 - 20, 2009 Register    Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Basic Code Location Date   41410016 Bakersfield, CA October 19 - 23, 2009 Register 41410004 Houston, TX October 26 - 30, 2009 Register 41410009 Malvern, AR October 26 - 30, 2009 Register 41410011 Calgary, AB November 2 - 6, 2009 Register   Internal Corrosion for Pipelines - Advanced Code Location Date   41610001 Houston, TX September 14 - 18, 2009 Register 41610006 Bakersfield, CA October 12 - 16, 2009 Register 41610004 New Orleans, LA November 16 - 20, 2009 Register   Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Code Location Date   46510001 Houston, TX October 5 - 9, 2009 Register