MRS Operating Committees form the operational heart of the Society and are made up of energized volunteers who wish to help drive forward specific aspects of the Society. The links on the left detail descriptions of the responsibilities and activities of each committee. If you're interested in serving on a committee, please contact the appropriate committee chair and/or HQ liaison. Contact information is available on each committee page.
MRS Operating Committees are:
Academic Affairs
Subcommittees: Accredidation, Curriculum, International Student Affairs, University Chapters and Special ProjectsAwards
Subcommittees: Von Hippel, Turnbull Lectureship, MRS Medal, Outstanding Young Investigator, Graduate Student Award, External Awards, MRS Fellow, Innovation in Materials CharacterizationGovernment Affairs
Subcommittees: Congressional Fellow, Congressional Visits, Government Agency Selection, Grass RootsInformation Services
Subcommittees: Content Capture, JMR Advisory Review Board, JMR Editorial Board, Library Advisory Board, MRS Bulletin Editorial Board, Web AdvisoryMembership
Subcommittees: Demographics, Sections, SurveysPublic Outreach
Subcommittees: Nanoscale Network, NOVA, Strange Matter, NISETechnical Program
Subcommittees: Strategic Program Planning, Program Development, Meeting Quality