Haley Cowans, Author at ASNT Pulse

ASNT Celebrates Milestone for Workforce Advocacy

During an official meeting on Tuesday, 9 July 2024, the House Ways and Means Committee approved H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, by a vote of 23-13. The bill has now been reported to the House floor, for consideration at a time yet to be determined. Section 3 of H.R. 8915 encompasses the Freedom to […]

Celebrating Black History in the NDT Industry

Nondestructive testing (NDT) spans STEM disciplines, so this year for Black History Month, we pay homage to the pioneers, engineers, and scientists who have shaped the knowledge and industries we rely on. Join us in celebrating the achievements of these important figures. Black History at NASA The aerospace field is one of the key industries […]

How Jared Watson Became a Level III and a Jeopardy! Champion

Jared Watson is a quality control specialist, ASNT NDT Level III, and a three-time winner on the American televised gameshow Jeopardy! Viewers first watched Jared’s winning streak in June 2023, and he’ll be back on the show for the Tournament of Champions on 26 February 2024. ASNT had the chance to talk with Jared about […]

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing: Year-End Roundup

Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) uses multiple ultrasonic elements and electronic time delays to generate and receive ultrasound, creating beams by constructive and destructive interference. As such, phased array offers significant technical advantages over conventional single-probe ultrasonic testing: the phased array beams can be steered, scanned, swept, and focused electronically. PAUT continues to be an […]

Celebrate GivingTuesday with the ASNT Foundation

. By Haley Cowans November 28th is GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, and your donations can support the work and initiatives of the ASNT Foundation. The following is adapted from an interview with ASNT Foundation Executive Director Heather Cowles on the latest episode of ASNT’s podcast, Chat NDT with ASNT. . What is the […]

What Is Digital Image Correlation?

Digital image correlation (DIC) is a noncontact optical technique used for measuring full-field displacements and strains on the surface of objects undergoing deformation under loading conditions. Learn more in this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT.

Peer Review Week Highlights Important Part of Research

Peer Review Week is an annual virtual event that celebrates the importance of peer review to research and scholarly communication.

Five Lessons from a Career Inspecting Theme Park Rides

By Haley Cowans In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, ASNT Content Strategist Haley Cowans talked with Ricky Morgan about their mutual love of theme parks. Ricky is an ASNT Director at Large and Past President who has done several inspections of theme park attractions and assets in his NDT career. Throughout their conversation, […]

Share Your NDT Certifications Securely with ASNT Digital Badges

ASNT’s new digital badges are embedded with information about the certificant’s accomplishments in a way that is verifiable and easily shareable.

The Young NDT Professional: New Episode of Chat NDT with ASNT

If you’re just starting out in your NDT career, you might be wondering: what industries could I work in as an NDT technician? In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, we present a conversation between two technicians discussing the aerospace and oil and gas industries.

Women in Engineering Day Helps #MakeSafetySeen

By Haley Cowans . 23 June is International Women in Engineering Day, hosted by the Women’s Engineering Society, and the theme of this year’s celebration is “Make Safety Seen.” Safety is the pillar of the work done in the NDT industry, and engineers play a crucial role in furthering the research, tools, and techniques used […]

Author: Haley Cowans