The Cleveland Chapter of ASM International On November 13 th of 2012, The Student Affairs Committee sponsored the visit of 60 students and their teachers to the consumer product testing laboratory at CSA Group, Independence, OH. Mark Knaus, Product Group Manager at CSA, was our host to this wonderful visit at this unique Cleveland facility East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Students Learned about the CSA Group Vision 2 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Students Learned What THE CSA GROUP Does For the Consumer 3 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Students Learned that The CSA Group Provides Certification to Many Consumer Products 4 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

At the CSA Group Students from Orange School (Jen McGeown) and Polaris Career Center (Don Ginley) 5 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Jaw Crusher Compressive Strength Testing (Yummy!) 6 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Laser Measurement Laboratory Precise Measurements of Bob Feller Statue 7 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Abrasion Test Using Sand to Evaluate Coating Durability on Garden Tool or other Tools 8 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Corrosion Lab Samples Exposed to Humidity and Salt 9 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Rechargeable Battery Testing Lab 10 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Fan Testing Laboratory 11 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Alternative Fuel Testing Lab 12 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Inside the Wind Tunnel to Test the Design of your Gas Grill During a Windy Day Day 13 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Rainy Day Power Generator Test 14 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Thank You CSA Group! 15 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci

Brady Middle School, Orange City Schools Student Feedback "Right off the bat, the CSA Group was kind not only in allowing us to come, but also in their lengths of generosity they showed us. Not to mention that the people involved with the tour set aside work for that day to show us what they did. That alone was wonderful!" Student _ _ "My favorite part was seeing the workers do actual real life experiments. I liked that because it gives us an example of what they do." Student _ _ For ASM International Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci 16

Brady Middle School, Orange City Schools Student Feedback "My favorite part was the wind room. I liked it the best because it was a really cool experience that we participated in rather than watching someone do it." Student _ _ “…I especially found value in the laser scanner lab, the high force lab, the corrosion chambers, and in the rain room. These tour "stations" helped me to learn more about materials science and engineering while being very fun!..." Student _ _ For ASM International Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci 17

Brady Middle School, Orange City Schools Student Feedback "…My favorite part was seeing the workers do actual real life experiments. I liked that because it gives us an example of what they do…" Student _ _ "My favorite part of the tour was the corrosion lab because we learn about corrosion in school, so it was a way to connect school to the real world." For ASM International Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci 18

Brady Middle School, Orange City Schools Student Feedback “…Talking with the workers at lunch was interesting. I learned a lot about pursuing a scientific career. My favorite part of the tour was the high force lab because the trial and error aspect seemed interesting…" Student _ _ "I loved the lunch and the shirts, flash drives, and pen. Thanks CSA!" Student _ _ For ASM International Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci 19

Student Feedback Summary The students enjoyed the tour and found the testing of everyday products very interesting. Most did not know that testing of this sort goes on before products are sent to retail stores. Everyone loved the lunch! The jaw breaker, wind tunnel, corrosion tests were singled out by most students as being significant. Naturally there were a number of positive comments on the gifts. ASM Cleveland says THANK YOU, CSA GROUP CSA’s response: We are looking forward to the next bigger and better tour!…please pass along CSA’s gratitude at considering us for these learning experiences and community involvement. 20 For ASM International, Cleveland Chapter - David Brown & Ivan Locci