Presents news briefs related to American Society for Metals (ASM) International as of February 2001. Members of the 2001 nominating committee that will be led by Gernant E. Maurer, vice president of technology, Special Metals Corporation; ASM Historical Landmark Award given to Speedway Research Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana; Details on AeroMat, the 12th anniversary of the Advanced Aerospace Materials and Processes Conference and Exposition.