Did you know that 25% of AVS membership is comprised of
students? You represent the future of AVS and we encourage
you to take advantage of the following opportunities and
services:
AVS Student Membership Benefits
Student Chapters -AVS
has several
Student University Chapters,,
each with the goal of generating student interest in a range
of science and technology topics of interest to AVS.
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Student Awards - AVS
has several Student Awards both at the National and
Divisional level. The AVS National Student Awards include
five (5) top-level awards and multiple Graduate Research
Awards (GRAs). All AVS National Student Awards are presented
at the Awards Ceremony at the International Symposium. They
include travel support as well as a cash award. In addition
students may apply for a national student award and one
Division/Group Award in a given year.
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Career Services - The
AVS Online Career Center (Weddle’s Top 100 website) is
part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes
are shared with four partner job boards - Physics Today
Jobs, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
and American Physical Society (APS) Career Centers, and the
IEEE Computer Society Jobs board. Connect with the finest
job seekers and companies in physics, engineering, vacuum
science, and technology.
AVS also offers an annual Onsite Career Center/Mini Job
Fair at the AVS International Symposium and Exhibition for
the purpose of connecting job seekers with potential
employers to facilitate contact and networking during the
Conference. A great opportunity to meet with potential
employers and gain interviewing skills.
Short Courses - AVS
Short Courses not only facilitate student/instructor
interactions, but provide networking opportunities with
peers. In addition, several AVS Chapters host courses
regionally. For a complete list of short course at a student
discount rate please visit our short course section.
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AVS Publications- AVS
publishes four journals on a variety of topics. Explore our
journals in the AVS Publications Digital Library and take
advantage of our newest feature i-AVS.
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our online Facebook or LinkedIn
communities
Student Chapters
AVS has several Student University Chapters,
each with the goal of generating student interest in a range
of science and technology topics of interest to AVS. Student
Chapters provide an avenue to meet other students and
professionals. It's a great way to make friends and start
forming a network of contacts that can help you throughout
your career. Meet future employers and colleagues through
meetings and other chapter activities.
Leadership Development
- Through the various levels of chapter management, each
student member will have opportunities for continual
development and demonstration of leadership capabilities.
Gain valuable leadership skills that will assist you
throughout your career, as a team member, as a professional,
and as a leader in AVS.
Complimentary Membership
- If you join AVS as a first time student member you will
receive one-year complimentary membership in AVS. Your
academic advisor will also receive a complimentary one-year
membership.
Start-Up Funds- Each
new Student Chapter is eligible for up to $500 in start-up
funds.
Membership Rebate Program
- Student Chapters receive a $10 rebate to fund activities
for each chapter member that is an AVS student member.
Travel Support -
Student Chapters may apply for up to $500 per calendar year
for travel support to attend the AVS International
Symposium.. Visit our Technical Meetings or Events Calendar
for more information.
Services and Support from AVS
- Student Chapters can receive a number of support services
from the AVS National Office.
If you want to join an existing Student Chapter
or start a Student Chapter at your university, please
contact
AVS