About MRS®

• The Society
  • The Materials Research Society-An Introduction
  • MRS Mission, Vision and Values
  • MRS Strategic Objectives
  • MRS Diversity Statement
  • MRS Strategic Intent-Worldwide Networking
  • Past MRS Presidents
• MRS Mission, Vision and Values
• Contact Us
• Governance
• Elections
• Annual Reports
• Materials Research Society Foundation

MRS Mission, Vision and Values

MISSION

The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an organization of materials researchers from academia, industry, and government that promotes communication for the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research to improve the quality of life.

VISION

The Materials Research Society will build a dynamic, interactive, global community of materials researchers to advance technical excellence by providing a framework in which the materials disciplines can convene, collaborate, integrate and advocate.

VALUES

MRS CORE VALUES  

• Technical excellence
• Visionary and dynamic
• Interdisciplinary
• Broadly inclusive and egalitarian

MRS DERIVED VALUES 

Membership 

• Preserve equality of membership; Maintain a diverse membership that encompasses students and professionals from academia, industry, and
  government;
• Encourage an active globally-diverse membership;
• Offer programs, products and services that help our members build their professional identity worldwide.
• Provide effective and rewarding member engagement and volunteering opportunities
   

Meetings 

• Provide high quality meetings that encourage networking and scientific exchange;
• Facilitate meetings that are interdisciplinary and highlight cutting-edge topics in materials research and technology.

Dissemination of Information 

• Take a leadership role in dissemination of information on materials science and technology to the public and to governments;
• Provide archival literature in the field of materials research and technology;
• Advocate for materials sciences.

Infrastructure  

• Encourage a professional, cooperative, and dedicated headquarters staff;
• Be a preferred employer;
• Support creative, active, responsible and dedicated volunteers;
• Maintain a sound financial footing;
• Lead through collaboration, including work with other societies and organizations.