In the Final Analysis

Robinson asserts that TMS implores governments to cultivate greater participation from marginalized and underrepresented groups, including Black and LGBTQIA+ individuals, in education, government, and business, in support of a more diverse workforce, and particularly to the benefit of the STEM community. TMS aspires to be a highly inclusive society where all materials students and professionals feel welcome, and diversity is celebrated. Leadership was also empathetic with the members who had expressed disquiet about going to Orlando for TMS2024 as well as two future Orlando meetings for which TMS is contractually obligated to hold: TMS2027 and TMS2029.