In recognition of contributions to standards activities, ASTM International Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys presented Award of Merit to retired steel expert Ron Bird. ASTM member since 1987, Bird was recognized for his productivity and work related to standardization of castings and corrosion testing of stainless steels and related alloys. Bird has been instrumental in developing ASTM standards for steel investment castings within Subcommittee A01.18 on Castings.