The following organizations serve as valuable resources for materials scientists and engineers in the U.S. and abroad:

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
AAAS is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology. Many of today's most prestigious and influential scientific societies have their historical origins in AAAS.

American Chemical Society
Founded in 1876, the American Chemical Society is the world's largest scientific society, boasting membership of over 151,000 chemists and chemical engineers. The Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
AIChE provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering profession as it meets the needs of society.

American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME)
AIME is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in the production and use of minerals, metals, materials and energy resources.

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
AIAI is a non-profit association of North American companies engaged in the Iron and Steel industry. It primary mission is to promote steel as the material of choice and to enhance the competitiveness of its members and the North American steel industry.

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
ASNT is the world's largest technical society organized exclusively for the purpose of advancing nondestructive testing (NDT). It promotes NDT education, research and information exchange to its members and other professionals.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM has developed and published 10,000+ technical standards used by industries worldwide.Technical publications, training courses, and Statistical Quality Assurance Programs are a few of the products ASTM delivers.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME promotes and enhances the technical competency and professional well-being of its members through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering.

American Welding Society (AWS)
AWS is a multifaceted organization whose mission is to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS leads the way in supporting welding education and technology development.

ASM International
ASM International is the society for materials engineers, a worldwide network dedicated to advancing industry, technology, and applications of metals.

Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Formed in January 2004 from the merger of the Iron & Steel Society and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers, AIST is proud to be the #1 source for all your steel-related needs.

Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE)
AISE is the largest member-based technical organization in the steel industry worldwide. It is dedicated to the advancement of technical and engineering phases of the production and processing of iron and steel.

AutoSteel Organization
AutoSteel is dedicated to providing information on the use of steel in the design, manufacturing and engineering of automobiles in North America.

E O Paton Electric Welding Institute
The E O Paton Electric Welding Institute is a multiprofile scientific and research complex that carries out fundamental and applied scientific investigations. It develops technology, materials, equipment and control systems, efficient welded structures and components, methods and means of diagnostics and nondestructive quality inspection.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.

International Corrosion Council (ICC)
The primary objective of the ICC is to stimulate and promote cooperation in international research in corrosion science and engineering and encourage broad dissemination of the results.

International Institute of Welding (IIW)
Experts from around the world work to stimulate, co-ordinate research and disseminate information on welding in terms of materials, design, inspection, health and safety, education, training, qualification, terminology, etc.

International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
Industrial Lasers and Laser Material SPIE Abstracts Online is a service provided free of charge by SPIE to members of the optics community.

Japan Welding Engineering Society (JWES)
JWES promotes a variety of activities including research, education, certification and qualification for welders and welding engineers, standardization by instituting specifications, upgrading of welding techniques through nationwide welding contests, and international cooperation.

Laser Institute of America
The professional society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide.

Materials Research Society (MRS)
MRS is dedicated to goal-oriented basic and applied research on materials of technological importance. It emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to materials science and engineering, inspiring cooperation among scientists from industry, academia, and government.

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
Activities of TMS range from the publication of technical articles and the sponsorship of international conferences to the administration of university accreditation programs and the facilitation of career development

NACE International
NACE International is the world's largest professional society dedicated to the control and prevention of corrosion. Through our over 15,000 members worldwide, we provide expert education and training, books and journals, technical standards, and conferences.

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
NAM is the leading voice for industry in the United States. Its mission is to increase the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth.

The OSU Welding Engineering Alumni Society
The OSU Welding Engineering Alumni Society was officially chartered in 1994. Its mission is to provide support to OSU welding engineering students and faculty, and to promote professional developement and fellowships among OSU welding engineering graduates.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc. is an international, nonprofit association of 17,000+ professionals working in the mineral industries, and a member society of AIME.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
SME, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A., is an international professional society dedicated to serving its members and the manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge, and learning.

Steelnet
North America's Largest Steel Trade Group as measured by number of steel producers, including forty-nine U.S. companies, eight Canadian companies, and three Mexican companies, with 115 steel mills geographically dispersed across the North American Continent.

The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
The American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., is a non-profit association representing and serving the fabricated structural steel industry in the U.S. Its purpose is to expand the use of fabricated structural steel through research and development, education, technical assistance and standardization.

The Institute of Materials
Incorporated by Royal Charter, The Institute of Materials serves the international materials community through its wide range of learned society activities and by acting as the professional body for materials scientists and engineers.

Welding Information Center
The Welding Information Center is a Web site sponsored by current and former manufacturers and distributors of welding rods. It provides a broad overview of the key facts that form a basis for understanding welding and its role in industry, and acts as a clearinghouse of welding information.

The Welding Institute (TWI)
TWI encompasses a professional engineering institution, an international training and certification activity, and a large consultancy R&D establishment dedicated to transferring technology to industry. It provides services to members and individuals worldwide.

Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA)
WTIA was formed in 1989 by the amalgamation of the Australian Welding Institute and the Australian Welding Research Association. There are currently 350 member companies and 1,500 personal members.