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Why You Should Become a Certified Materials Professional Source: Materials Australia Accreditation as a Certified Materials Professional (CMatP) gives you recognition, not only amongst your peers, but within the materials engineering industry at large. You will be recognised as a materials scientist who maintains professional integrity, keeps up to date with developments in technology, and strives for continued personal development. The CMatP, like a Certified Practicing Accountant or CPA, is promoted globally as the recognised standard for professionals working in the field of materials science. There are now well over one hundred CMatPs who lead activities within Materials Australia. These activities include heading special interest group networks, representation on Standards Australia Committees, and representing Materials Australia at international conferences and society meetings.
Benefits of Becoming a CMatP • A Certificate of Membership, often presented by the State Chapter, together with a unique Materials Australia badge. • Access to exclusive CMatP resources and website content. • The opportunity to attend CMatP only
networking meetings. • Promotion through Materials Australia magazine, website, social media and other public channels. • A Certified Materials Professional can use the post nominal CMatP. • Materials Australia will actively promote the CMatP status to the community and employers and internationally, through our partner organisations. • A CMatP may be requested to represent Materials Australia throughout Australia and overseas, with Government, media and other important activities.
standards. They are recognised as demonstrating excellence, and possessing special knowledge in the practice of materials science and engineering, through their profession or workplace. A CMatP is prepared to share their knowledge and skills in the interest of others, and promote excellence and innovation in all their professional endeavours.
The Criteria
• Networking directly with other CMatPs who have recognised levels of qualifications and experience.
The criteria for recognition as a CMatP are structured around the applicant demonstrating substantial and sustained practice in a field of materials science and engineering. The criteria are measured by qualifications, years of employment and relevant experience, as evidenced by the applicant’s CV or submitted documentation.
• The opportunity to assume leadership roles in Special Interest Networks, to assist in the facilitation of new knowledge amongst peers and members.
Certification will be retained as long as there is evidence of continuing professional development and adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional behaviour.
What is a Certified Materials Professional?
Further Information
• A CMatP may be offered an opportunity as a mentor for student members.
A Certified Materials Professional is a person to whom Materials Australia has issued a certificate declaring they have attained all required professional
Contact Materials Australia today: on +61 3 9326 7266 or
imea@materialsaustralia.com.au or visit our website:
www.materialsaustralia.com.au
Prof Julie Cairney awarded the Florence M. Taylor Medal We would like to congratulate Professor Julie Cairney on being awarded the 2023 Materials Australia Florence M. Taylor Medal. The award is made to a female Materials Australia member for meritorious contributions to the advancement of materials engineering. Professor Julie Cairney is a global leader in materials science, with extensive international experience and industry knowledge. Professor Cairney is the Pro Vice Chancellor (Research – Enterprise and Engagement) at the University of Sydney and CEO of Microscopy Australia. Professor Cairney’s role is primarily focused
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on studying materials by using sophisticated microscopy techniques to study their matter down to the atomic scale. Through this approach, Professor Cairney contributes her expertise to the development of stronger and lighter materials that are sustainable and cost effective. These materials have practical utilisation objectives in the aerospace, manufacturing and construction sectors. Florence Taylor was the first female architect, structural engineer and civil engineer in Australia, and had a special role in the history of Materials Australia having been the publisher of our magazine for many years
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