1. AVS Membership Benefits Overview
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

2. AVS Membership Rates Member: $125 Technical Specialist: $45
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.

3. Already an AVS Member?
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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

4. AVS Publications JVST B: Biointerphases:
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
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
AVS journals are peer-reviewed, easy to access, highly cited, & topically diverse…
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