1. About AVS Website: www.avs.org
AVS is an interdisciplinary, professional Society with 4,500 members worldwide, which supports networking among academic, industrial, government, and consulting professionals involved in a variety of disciplines - chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, all engineering disciplines, business, sales, etc. through common interests related to the basic science, technology development, and commercialization of materials, interfaces, and processing. AVS is organized into ten technical divisions and two technical groups that encompass a range of established as well as emerging science and technology areas.
There are also regional chapters, international chapters and  affiliates, and student chapters that promote communication and networking for professionals and students within a geographical region.

2. AVS Symposium Benefits
Why AVS
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Highly multidisciplinary: 10 divisions, 2 technical groups, and a number of focus topics. All research areas are covered!
As you change jobs or roles, you do not have to change societies, you can just change affiliations within AVS.
AVS is a collaborative and inclusive society.
Colleagues will give you honest feedback on ideas or practices within the field.
AVS Member Benefits
AVS Symposium Benefits

3. Get Involved in AVS Website: www.avs.org
Be Part of the AVS Community Join Us in Advancing the Science & Technology of Materials, Processing, & Interfaces
JVST A:
Surfaces
Films
Vacuum
JVST B:
Nanometer Structures
Microelectronics
Processing, Measurement, & Phenomena
Biointerphases:
Biomaterials & Biological Interfaces
Quantitative Soft Matter Interfaces
Chemistry Physics, Engineering, Theory, & Modeling
Surface Science Spectra (SSS):
Journal & Database for Individuals or Analytical Labs
Reference Spectra (5,000+)
Spectra from Technological Materials (900+)
Comparison Spectra from Well-Defined Materials
Networking
Career Services
Training & Professional Development
Technical Conferences, Meetings, & Exhibits
Professional & Student Awards
Leadership Opportunities
Technical Resources & Online Forums

4. AVS Membership Rates Website: www.avs.org Member: $125
Professionals, corporate executives, scientists, professors who have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university and six full-time years of applicable employment experience in fields of interest to AVS.
Technical Specialist: $45
Technician, process engineer, design engineer who have a minimum of two years full-time employment or experience as a technical specialist within fields of interest to AVS or have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant science or engineering field. May also work in a teaching laboratory where support is given to science teachers, lecturers and students. 
Early Career: $65
Professionals working in a field of interest to AVS and are within five years of receiving their highest degree.
Student Member: $40
A full time college student, either undergraduate or graduate.  Please note there is a five year cap on eligibility.
Emerging Country Member: $45
Residents of certain developing countries (listed on the member website) may be eligible for this discount, based on country of residency.  Annual qualification is required.
Additional member categories include Emeritus (member in good standing for 30+ years) and Honorary (recommended by the Awards Committee to the Board of Directors for distinguished service to the Society). Dues for these categories are not required.

5. Special Discounted Rate for Full Members
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Special Discounted Rate for Full Members
This is a 2018 Membership that will entitle you to all AVS membership benefits
• 40% Off Full Membership: $75
• Use Code: Chapter New Mem-2018
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6. Login and Check or Update Your Profile: www.avs.org
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Expand Your Network
• Form valuable contacts in academia, industry, and government
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, chemists, mathematicians, and biologists all working in materials, interfaces, and processing
Enhance Your Scientific & Professional Knowledge
FREE online access to JVST A, JVST B, Biointerphases, and SSS in the AVS Publications Library
• International symposia and exhibitions and topical conferences
• Local chapter activities and meetings
• Professional development training and workshops
• FREE online access to the AVS Technical Library featuring AVS Presentations on Demand, books, monographs,
videos, etc.
Opportunity to Develop & Practice Your Leadership Skills
Lead or volunteer on a local, national, or international committee or division
• Develop symposia programming
• Participate in advocacy programs
Discounts on Subscriptions, Meeting Attendance, Hotels, Insurance, and More
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7. AVS Publications
Publish Your Research Where it will be Read Worldwide by the Materials, Processing, & Interfaces Community
JVST A:
Surfaces • Films • Vacuum
JVST B:
Nanometer Structures
Microelectronics
Processing, Measurement, & Phenomena
Surface Science Spectra (SSS): Peer reviewed journal & database. High quality reference spectra
Reference Spectra & Database for Individuals or Analytical Laboratories
Technological Materials
Biointerphases:
Quantitative Data on Biological & Soft Matter Interfaces
Experiments, Modeling, Theory, & Applications
AVS journals are peer-reviewed, easy to access, highly cited, & topically diverse …
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8. 2018 Award Nominations Major Awards Nominations Due: March 31, 2018
Outstanding Research: Medard W. Welch Award
Outstanding Research or Technological Innovation in Thin Films, Plasma Processing, and Related Topics: John A. Thornton Memorial Award and Lecture
Outstanding Theoretical or Experimental Work by a Young Scientist or Engineer: Peter Mark Memorial Award
Outstanding Performance in Technical Support of Research and Development: George T. Hanyo Award
Outstanding Research or Technological Innovation in the Fields of Interest to the AVS and PVS, Including Surface Science As Well As to Recognize Leadership in Research Collaboration at the International Level: Theodore E. Madey Award (This Award will be Given in Odd-numbered Years; Due March 31, 2018)
Sustained and Outstanding Technical Contributions: Fellow of the Society
Eminent Service to AVS: Honorary Membership
Graduate Student & Divisional Awards Nominations Due: May 2, 2018
Outstanding research by a graduate student: Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award, Nellie Yeoh Whetten  Award, Russell and Sigurd Varian Award, Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Scholarships.  Graduate Research Award as well as numerous Divisional Awards in technical areas of interest to AVS.
Students may apply for a National Student Awards (Graduate Research Award/Top Level Award) and one Division Group Award in a given year. 

10. Visit the AVS Website at: www.avs.org
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