Membership Benefits
Material Advantage™ student program membership gains you access to the following benefits:
Over $800,000 in Scholarships and Grants
Material Advantage™ members have access to over $800,000 in scholarships and grants provided through individual partner societies and the Material Advantage™ student program! Eligibility depends on each Society’s scholarship program.
Access to Exclusive Member Resources
Partner Societies Websites: Members receive access to the “Members Only” area of each partner society’s website with a unique username and password. Benefits include:
- Membership directories
- Additional resources and member-exclusive content
Monthly Magazines & Journals: All student members get online access to the following publications:
- The American Ceramic Society’s Bulletin (ACerS)
- Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)
- Advanced Materials & Processes (ASM)
- JOM (TMS)
Opportunities for Engagement and Networking
Networking & Career Development:
- Access the TMS Career Center, the ASM Career Center, and the ACerS Career Center to post resumes, apply for internships, and explore job opportunities.
- Access to ASM Connect, where you can ask questions, build relationships, and contribute to ongoing discussions.
- Affiliation with an ASM Professional Chapter at no extra charge.
- Access to AIST Student Resources including free resume coaching, student resume board uploads and YP Student Mentor Program participation.
Room Monitor Positions: Qualify for Room Monitor roles at society meetings to help defray the cost of attending.
Discounted Resources & Opportunities
- Discounted Registration Fees: Qualify for discounted registration to meetings, conferences, and short courses sponsored by ACerS, AIST, ASM, and TMS.
- Discounted Pricing: Receive discounts on partner society books, journals, papers, webinars, and other resources.
- Free Access to Resources:
- ACerS: Get free online access to ACerS journals and the Bulletin archive, featuring cutting-edge research and industry insights in ceramics and glass.
- ASM: Desk Editions Online plus access to over 20 journals.
- TMS: Full electronic access to TMS journals including: Integrating Materials and Manufacturing Innovation; Journal of Electronic Materials; Journals of Sustainable Metallurgy; Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A and B
- AIST: Access to SteelNews.com and the AIST Resource Center
Scholarships, Awards & Competitions
- Scholarships & Awards:
- Access to a variety of scholarships and awards and the opportunity to compete.
- Member-Only Webinars: Enjoy exclusive access to informational webinars available only to members.
Additional Member Benefits
- Student eNewsletters: Receive monthly newsletters from each Material Advantage partner society detailing student opportunities and program information.
- After Graduation: Upon graduation with your terminal degree, students are eligible to receive one-year complimentary professional membership within ACerS, AIST, ASM, and TMS
