The four foundational groups required for a successful ICME approach

Abstract

This article briefly outlines some of the roles of four foundational groups in fostering rapid growth and implementation of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME). These roles include development of ICME-related computational, experimental, and cyberinfrastructure tools, and training of the future ICME workforce, in order for ICME to realize its great potential. The four foundational groups considered here include: corporations, government organizations, universities, and professional societies. Finally, a discussion is provided of how materials societies can play an important role in convening the four foundational groups, and providing the venues and mechanisms for members from these groups to integrate and work together to enable ICME to flourish.