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Student Leadership Experience

Are you an exceptional young professional in the field of materials science and process engineering? The SAMPE North America Young Professional Emerging Leadership recognizes the outstanding achievements of rising stars who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and/or achieved notable success as early career professionals in the field of material and process engineering. This honor provides an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your professional growth and expand your industry network. 

Don't miss this chance to have your remarkable talents recognized on an international stage. Elevate your career trajectory and unlock a world of possibilities with the Young Professional Emerging Leadership!

Young Professional of the Year

The top finalist will be selected as the SAMPE Young Professional of the Year and earn the opportunity to attend an additional future SAMPE Conference.

Benefits

What you'll receive as a Young Professional Emerging Leader

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Complete Conference Package

Complimentary airfare, accommodations, and registration to attend the SAMPE Spring Conference & Exhibition

Deepen your materials and process engineering expertise through hands-on learning and networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders

Immersive Experience

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Exclusive invitation to attend and be recognized at the SAMPE North America Awards Breakfast & Keynote

Recognition & Visibility

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2025 Winners

Congratulations to last year's Young Professional Emerging Leaders

Nate Allen

Brigham Young University, Idaho

Dori Harcharik

Western Washington University

Jose Ramirez Jimenez

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Benelux University

Marion Cardous

University of Southern California

Alison Kennedy

Texas State University

Rahul Sheley

Marco Didone

University of British Columbia

Jose L Martinez Collado

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Questions?

Need help with your application? Contact SAMPE Awards at awards@sampe.org or by phone at +1.626.521.9460

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CONTENT & PROGRAMS

SAMPE Seattle 2026

SAMPE Salt Lake City 2027

SAMPE Conference and Exhibition is exclusively dedicated to advanced materials and processes. Produced by the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America, this event brings together leading companies, engineers, scientists, and professionals from throughout the advanced materials and processes industry.

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