Chapter Resources
University Chapters are entitled to many benefits including: travel support for student members to attend MRS Spring and Fall Meetings; Chapter rebates; distinguished speaker support; special project grants; free copies of MRS Bulletin for local promotions and membership drives; marketing and other in-kind support.
The documents below provide the details for each of the University Chapter benefits.
Note that all questions regarding MRS University Chapters— from how to start a Chapter, to submitting reports, to information on your Chapter benefits—should be directed to:
Lorri A. Smiley
Professional Services and Awards Coordinator
Membership Development Department
Materials Research Society
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086
Tel 724-779-2733 (new)
Fax 724-779-8313
smiley@mrs.org
A completed report for the past academic year must accompany your rebate
request, and must be received at MRS Headquarters no later than 5PM eastern time
on the day of the deadline. Rebate applications may be disqualified if received
after this date. E-mail submissions are also permitted.
Read More »MRS University Chapter Officer Responsibilities
Read More » The goal of MRS University Chapters is “to foster discussion among
students and faculty in the various materials disciplines, to generate
student interest in materials science and to promote the exchange and
dissemination of information from the Society.” To that end, it is
important for you to recruit students enrolled not just in materials
science, but in other related fields as well. This will help to broaden
your member base and allow for more robust and interdisciplinary Chapter
activity. It will also mean more money for your Chapter. How? Because
MRS will reimburse your Chapter $10 for every student member who is also
a member of national MRS. So, more members ... more money!
Read More » The MRS Constitution and Bylaws include basic “rules” governing the formation and operation of University Chapters.
Read More »University Chapters are entitled to many benefits including: travel support for student members to attend MRS Spring and Fall Meetings; Chapter rebates; distinguished speaker support; special project grants; free copies of MRS Bulletin for local promotions and membership drives; marketing and other in-kind support.
Read More »Download this form to begin the process of becoming an MRS University Chapter.
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