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New Members may join the Society at one of
the following levels:
Regular Member: $100
Includes print and online issues of the Society's monthly
Bulletin, with the CeramicSOURCE buyers guide as the 12th issue; free online access to the membership directory; plus access to the peer-reviewed
Journal of The American Ceramic Society and the Journal of Applied
Ceramic Technology. Also includes discount registration fees to all Society-sponsored
and co-sponsored meetings.
Associate Member: $40
An Associate Membership is free for the first year following graduation. After
the first year, you qualify for Associate Membership at $40 for your second year.
After your second year, your annual dues will be $100.
Corporate Member: $950
Includes three Regular Memberships; monthly "legislative update;" ceramic
tile membership plaque; availability of special annual "Ceramic Commerce Symposium";
discounts on numerous Society products and services, and the quarterly executive briefing newsletter. For companies of less than 50 employees,
dues are $300; includes one Regular Membership and all other Corporate Member
benefits.
Student Member, Material Advantage: $25
Material Advantage is the combined student program of ACerS, ASM International,
TMS, and the Assocation for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST). You must be enrolled for
at least 10 hours per week in a recognized college or university. To join, go
to www.materialadvantage.org to
complete an application form.
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Advantage is the premier option for students
who want to make the most of their Materials Engineering experience.
Once you’ve become a Material Advantage member, you’ll
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Benefits of Individual Membership:
Free Online Access to the Journal
of the American Ceramic Society and
the International
Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
All Society members have access to these
authoritative journals Journal of
the American Ceramic Society and the International
Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology via the web anytime, anywhere, at no
cost.
 Bulletin (print & online)
The most widely read publication in the ceramics field, ACerS' monthly membership magazine keeps you on the cutting edge of technology and on top of the global ceramics marketplace.
 ceramicSOURCE (print & online)
Featuring more than 1,800 listings of
ceramic products, materials, equipment,
and services, this online company
directory and buyer's guide is also
published in the December issue of
the Bulletin.
Membership Directory (online only)
This important networking tool allows
you to make contact with more than
6,000 industry colleagues and allows
them to contact you. Post a link to your web site and add
your resume into our searchable resume
database.
- Reduced rates on ACerS publications, including:
 Journal of the American Ceramic Society (online & print version): The authoritative technical publication in ceramics, with technical papers published monthly through a stringent peer review process.
Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings: A bimonthly periodical designed for the plant engineer, manager or CEO; highlights the latest developments in ceramics from technical sessions of conferences. ACerS-Wiley Technical Book Publishing: More than 200 ceramic materials
related titles are available to ACerS members at discounted rates. ACerS-NIST Phase Equilibria Diagrams: Software and books containing
more than 20,000 critically-evaluated diagrams from Volumes I through
XIV.
- Employment Services: Let ACerS help you find a job! Our services include:
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Online
Job Posting Bulletin Board providing access to a network of hot jobs.
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ACerS' Annual Employment Center at Materials Science & Technology (MS&T).
- Discounted Registration at ACerS
Meetings: Participate in the leading forum for ceramic information
exchange. Meetings range in size from 100 to more
than 3,000 attendees and offer blends of technical
sessions, expositions, and networking opportunities.
- Ceramic Resource Center: Provides
the information you need--all just a click away.
- Local Section Meetings, Special Events & Plant Tours
Establish local, social and professional contacts at regional sections of the Society across the United States.
- Group Vision Care, Hearing & Prescription Drug Programs
- Opportunity to join additional group medical programs, such as Dental and Chiropractic.
- Member Discount Programs
Additional member discount programs include a real
estate commission rebate program, discount
debit and credit card processing, and car rental discounts (Alamo, Avis, & Hertz).
 The American Ceramic Society has partnered with DHL
to bring ACerS Members a full suite of domestic and
international shipping services, covering over 220
countries and territories around the globe.
Members are also eligible for preferred DHL association
member pricing. To
find out more about your DHL benefits and set up
your account, or if you have questions regarding
your current account, please contact the dedicated
association hotline at 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377,
8 am – 7 pm, ET) or log onto www.1800members.com/ACerS.
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