AVS Membership
Connect with AVS and the membership benefits, digital resources, and discounts listed below to support and enhance your professional development at any stage of your career. AVS membership is anniversary-based — your membership year begins on the date you join or renew.
Why Join AVS?
Membership in the American Vacuum Society (AVS) connects you to a global community of scientists, engineers, and industry leaders advancing materials, interfaces, and processing. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional in academia, government, or industry, AVS provides the tools and network you need to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Benefits of AVS Membership
AVS Membership Options
AVS offers flexible membership types designed to meet the needs of individuals and organizations. Whether you're looking to advance your own career or extend benefits across your company, there's an option that fits.
Ideal for students and professionals looking to expand their expertise, leadership skills, and network.
Individual Membership Types
Individual Membership Benefits Include:
Subscribe to Publications: Stay informed by receiving the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology, Surface Science Spectra, and Biointerphases, plus the Beneath the AVS Surface e-newsletter.
Access Technical Content on Demand: Explore e-Talks, recommended practices, monographs, webinars, and select conference presentations in the AVS Technical Library.
Save on Events: Take advantage of discounts for AVS in-person and online events, workshops, and short courses.
Network, Connect, and Collaborate: Engage with colleagues, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships through events and publications.
Advance Your Career: Discover job opportunities, access career development resources, and attend professional development webinars or AVS job fairs.
Join Divisions & Technical Groups: Participate in events, activities, and committees, or take on leadership roles within specialized groups.
Engage with Chapters: Attend chapter events, contribute to local activities, or hold an office in your chapter.
Vote in AVS Elections: Influence the future of AVS by casting your vote and shaping organizational decisions.
Lead and Serve: Volunteer on committees or run for office to make an impact within AVS.
Enjoy Member Perks: Receive discounted life insurance and additional benefits through the American Institute of Physics.
AVS Corporate Membership is ideal for organizations seeking greater visibility, meaningful connections, and engagement with a global community of scientists, engineers, and industry leaders.
Corporate Membership Type
Corporate Membership Benefits Include:
Engage with the AVS Community: Save on AVS Short Course registrations, Symposium advertising opportunities, and a Solo e-Blast while connecting with researchers and industry professionals across the AVS network.
Increase Your Visibility: Promote your company through the AVS Connects Buyer's Guide, event signage, e-newsletters, and the AVS website.
Priority Booth Selection: Receive advance booth selection for the AVS International Symposium & Exhibition.
Promote Careers: Post jobs for free in the AVS Career Center during the International Symposium & Exhibition.
Vote in AVS Elections: Help shape the future of AVS by voting for National Officers.
Stay Informed: Subscribe to Beneath the AVS Surface and Physics Today.
Special membership is available for long-term members—check to see if you’re eligible.
Long-Term Members Transfer Categories
If you are eligible to transfer to one of the categories below, email Angela Klink, angela@avs.org.
Emeritus Member: Retired members who have been platinum full members in good standing for at least 30 years and meet the age requirement may be eligible for Emeritus Membership. Retired members with disabilities may also qualify under special eligibility criteria.
Honorary Member: Recommended by the Awards Committee to the Board of Directors for distinguished service to the Society.
Fellow: Recommended by the Awards Committee to the Board of Directors to recognize members who have made sustained and outstanding technical contributions in areas of interest to the Society.
Unemployed Rate: A discounted membership rate is available for members who are currently unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements. Contact the Membership Department to learn more and determine if you qualify.
Developing Country Rate: A discounted Platinum Full Membership is available to residents of eligible countries. Contact Angela Klink (angela@avs.org) to receive the discount code. Eligibility is based on your country of residence and must be verified annually.