Students In Failure Analysis (Student-Only Presentations)

Tuesday, September 29, 2026: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
306A (Québec City Convention Centre)
Session highlighting the next generation of failure analysts and dedicated to students-led failure investigations from various universities. Dr. Ty Porter, Ph.D., P.E., Secretariat Advisors, Prof. Véronique Vitry, University of Mons, Dr. Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University, Mr. Dan Grice, P.E., Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc., Mrs. Margaret B. Flury, P.E., Medtronic and Dr. Ellen E. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi)
1:20 PM
Failure Analysis of a Jeep T90 Transmission Gear
Ms. Valerie Reznik, The Ohio State University; Dr. Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University
1:40 PM
Failure Analysis of a Soldered Copper Tee in a Hot Water Heater Line
Dr. Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University; Julia Kucaric, The Ohio State University
2:00 PM
Plaseholder #1
Dr. Ty Porter, Ph.D., P.E., Secretariat Advisors
2:20 PM
Plaseholder #2
Dr. Ty Porter, Ph.D., P.E., Secretariat Advisors
2:40 PM
Investigation of a Failed Titanium Valve Stem
Mr. Dan Grice, P.E., Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc.; Will Cornell, Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc., Iowa State University