Despite its name, the American Ceramic Society is an international society with members from over 70 countries. The sociey's mission is “to advance the study, understanding, and use of ceramics and related materials, for the benefit of our members and society.” ACerS publishes books and journals, and hosts conferences, technical meetings, classes, and forums that help connect ceramics specialists, foster the exchange of information, and advance the field.
The mission of AIST is to advance the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.
ASM is dedicated to advancing the applications of metals and materials. Their web site headlines the top materials stories in industry.
The mission of ECS is to advance theory and practice at the forefront of electrochemical and solid state science and technology, and allied subjects.
Material Advantage™ offers a single low-cost membership that provides access to the materials science and engineering professional’s most preeminent societies:
- ACerS – The American Ceramic Society
- AIST – Association for Iron & Steel Technology
- ASM International – The Materials Information Society
- TMS – The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Founded in 1973, the Materials Research Society boasts a large, globe- and discipline-spanning membership. The MRS facilitates information exchange and support for those in a variety of scientific fields that produce, study, or are affected by materials. The society holds two major annual meetings, publishes the MRS Bulletin and Journal of Materials Research, offers tutorials at symposia, and encourages technical interaction among academic and industry professionals.
An international professional organization, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) serves students, professionals, and academics throughout the entire fields of materials science and engineering. Divisions of the organization cover electronic, magnetic, and photonic materials; extraction and processing; light metals; processing and manufacturing; and structural materials. In addition offering publications, forums, and events, TMS promotes technology transfer, accreditation of educational programs, professionalism and ethical conduct.
