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1. AVS Membership Benefits Overview Be Part of the AVS Community Join Us in Advancing the Science & Technology of Materials, Processing, & Interfaces • JVST A: • Surfaces • Films • Vacuum • JVST B: • Nanometer Structures • Microelectronics • Processing, Measurement, & Phenomena • Biointerphases: • Open Access • Quantitative Data on Biological & Soft Matter Interfaces • Experiments, Modeling, Theory, & Applications • Surface Science Spectra (SSS): • Reference Spectra & Database for Individuals or Analytical Laboratories • Technological Materials • Networking • Career Services • Training & Professional Development • Technical Conferences, Meetings, & Exhibits • Professional & Student Awards • Leadership Opportunities • Technical Resources & Online Forums

2. AVS Membership Rates • Member: $105 • Professionals, corporate executives, scientists, professors who have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university and six full-time years of applicable employment experience in fields of interest to AVS • Technical Specialist: $45 • Technician, process engineer, design engineer who have a minimum of two years full-time employment or experience as a technical specialist within fields of interest to AVS or have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant science or engineering field. May also work in a teaching laboratory where support is given to science teachers, lecturers and students.  • Early Career: $55 • Professionals working in a field of interest to AVS and are within five years of receiving their highest degree • Student Member: $35 • A full time college student, either undergraduate or graduate.  Please note there is a five year cap on eligibility • Emerging Country Member: $35 • Residents of certain developing countries (listed on the member website) may be eligible for this discount, based on country of residency.  Annual qualification is required. • Additional member categories include Emeritus (member in good standing for 15+ years) and Honorary (recommended by the Awards Committee to the Board of Directors for distinguished service to the Society). Dues for these categories are not required.

3. Already an AVS Member? Remember to Login to toAccess Your Benefits • ExpandYour Network • Form valuable contacts in academia, industry, and government • • Collaborate with engineers, physicists, chemists, mathematicians, and biologists all working in materials, interfaces, and processing • Enhance Your Scientific & Professional Knowledge • JVST A, B, and a FREE subscription to SSSonline in the Publications Library • • International Symposia & Exhibitions and Topical Conferences • • Local Chapter Activities and Meetings • • Professional Development Training and Workshops • • Technical Library featuring AVS Presentations on Demand, Books, Monographs, Videos, etc. • Opportunity to Develop & Practice Your Leadership Skills • Lead or volunteer on a local, national, or international committee or division • • Develop symposia programming • • Participate in advocacy programs • Discountson Subscriptions, Meeting Attendance, Hotels, Insurance, and More

4. AVS Publications Publish Your Research Where it will be Read Worldwide by the Materials, Processing, & Interfaces Community • JVST A: • Surfaces • Films • Vacuum • JVST B: • Nanometer Structures • Microelectronics • Processing, Measurement, & Phenomena • Surface Science Spectra (SSS): Peer reviewed journal & database. High quality reference spectra • Reference Spectra & Database for Individuals or Analytical Laboratories • Technological Materials • Biointerphases: Peer reviewed journal with unlimited open access • Quantitative Data on Biological & Soft Matter Interfaces • Experiments, Modeling, Theory, & Applications AVS journals are peer-reviewed,easy to access, highly cited, & topically diverse… For Submission Guidelines/Other Details: Visit www.avspublications.org