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AVS is a nonprofit organization that promotes communication, education, networking, recommended practices, research, and the dissemination of knowledge on an international scale, in the application of vacuum and other controlled environments to understand and develop interfaces, new materials, processes, and devices through the interaction of science and technology.
 
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AVS is a nonprofit organization that promotes communication, education, networking, recommended practices, research, and the dissemination of knowledge on an international scale, in the application of vacuum and other controlled environments to understand and develop interfaces, new materials, processes, and devices through the interaction of science and technology.
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The Power of AVS Membership
AVS offers you many opportunities to learn and grow professionally while interacting with your colleagues through technical conferences, publications, short courses, equipment exhibitions, workshops, committees, and more.  Our membership is comprised of professionals working in activities that span basic research and development, high-technology product development, and manufacturing science.  Our members are scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians, professors, students, and corporate executives.



AVS Membership Benefits:
  • Subscription to the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A & B
  • Online Buyer's Guide & Reference Guide
  • Career networking services
  • Member discounts
  • Membership in up to 2 local AVS chapters
  • Quarterly AVS Member Newsletter
  • 12 complimentary subscription issues of Physics Today
  • Student services
  • Online member directory
  • Networking opportunities
  • Educational and instructional materials
  • Opportunity to vote and hold office
  • Participation in an international community
  • Group insurance programs
  • Hotel discounts
  • Utilization of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) services

For more information contact Angela Klink at 212-248-0200, by e-mail at: angela@avs.org



Additional MyAVS Service Descriptions

JVST A Online
JVST A is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) for AVS. JVST A is focused on applied and fundamental surface science, electronic materials and processing, fusion technology, plasma technology, thin films, vacuum metallurgy and vacuum technology. The journal is published 12 times a year and is available online as well as in CD-ROM and paper formats (for a minimal additional fee). As a member, you are eligible to receive all JVST A and B issues online from 1964 to present just as they appear in the library archive hard-copy version.

For added convenience, you may also access JVST A and B directly from the green "Technical Literature" menu bar across of the top of any page in the site.

JVST B Online
JVST B is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) for AVS. JVST B is focused on processing, measurement, and other phenomena associated with microelectronics and nanometer structures. The journal is published 12 times a year and is available online as well as in CD-ROM and paper formats (for a minimal additional fee). As a member, you are eligible to receive all JVST A and B issues online from 1964 to present just as they appear in the library archive hard-copy version.

Back Issues of JVST
Back issues of JVST from the current year can be purchased for $20. Please contact membership@avs.org for more information.

Physics Today Online
Physics Today is a monthly magazine published by the American Institute of Physics. This magazine contains a variety of feature articles, including reports on recent discoveries, editorial columns by distinguished physicists, news of political developments of importance to physicists, news from the physics community, and a vigorous letters column.

SSS Online
Surface Science Spectra offers convenient and easy access to spectral data from on-going international industrial and scholarly research. No other publication archives, in a systematic and uniform format, surface spectra for analytical use in laboratories. The only peer-reviewed spectrum reference source available, SSS provides detailed descriptions of sample history and treatment, instrument configuration, and experimental parameters--making comparison with your own data possible despite instrument or procedural differences. The Surface Science Spectra journal represents the hard-copy publication of data entered in to the AVS surface science spectra database. Subscribers can obtain individual records in digitized form for direct comparison on their terminal, workstation or PC so they can begin to build an archival database on materials of interest to their own work or research.

SSS is available to members online at a special rate. You may sign up for SSS Online by contacting the AVS Membership Services Coordinator at membership@avs.org.

Physics Today Online
Physics Today is a monthly magazine published by the American Institute of Physics. This magazine contains a variety of feature articles, including reports on recent discoveries, editorial columns by distinguished physicists, news of political developments of importance to physicists, news from the physics community, and a vigorous letters column.

Newsletter
The AVS Newsletter is published quarterly online to provide valuable, interesting, and timely information to AVS members. Members are kept well informed of the society's activities. The newsletter includes meetings calendar, event announcements, interesting articles, conference reviews, and many more informative articles at your fingertips.

Board Minutes
As an AVS Member, you have access to the official minutes for all AVS Board of Director meetings.

Roster PDF
As an AVS Member, you may down load a complete roster with contact information for the AVS Officers, committee chairs, division chairs, technical group chairs, and chapter chairs. This information is available for online viewing only on the public site under "Inside AVS". For privacy reasons, only AVS Members have access to a down-loadable copy in PDF format for their use.

Member Directory
The AVS Member Directory is online and searchable for the convenience of members. Please note that in order to protect the privacy of our members, it is not possible to download the entire directory. If you have need a membership list for an AVS function, please contact AVS.

Membership Renewal
You may take advantage of the convenience of online membership renewal. The collection of membership dues begins on November 15 of any given year.

Personal Information Update
You have access to your own membership information and may conveniently update it online whenever necessary. You may update your personal contact information, including adding multiple phone, fax, and email addresses and you may also change your chapter, group, and division affiliations.

Membership that serves you
You can join AVS as a regular, student, or corporate member. Each of our membership groups enjoys benefits tailored to their needs.
Peer-reviewed Publications
Your AVS membership entitles you to online access to JVST A & B, the premier peer-reviewed scientific journals focusing on materials, interfaces, and processing. You can also receive discounts on other AVS publications.
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Scientific News
Your membership gives you paper and online access to Physics Today, your daily physics news and research source.
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Education
AVS members receive discounts on our extensive selection of short courses and educational materials.
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International Symposium & Exhibition
Join your fellow AVS members at our premier annual event. Special member rates are available at significant discounts.
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Regional Chapters
Networking among professional colleagues is an important benefit of AVS membership. Your local chapter brings this benefit close to home. As an AVS member you are entitled to join up to two local chapters.
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Leadership Opportunities
AVS values the innovation and creativity of its members. Join AVS and get involved!