Testimonials
“The ability to discuss current findings on topics that are important to my work with colleagues at society meetings and to read their papers in its journals has been instrumental in my career. At the same time, I have accumulated a host of friends through my participation in the society.”
Paul F. Becher
Longtime member
"As a member of The American Ceramic Society for over three decades, I have been continually impressed with its ability to serve its members on several fronts: opportunities for professional development, stewardship of resources, and advancing the science and technology of ceramics."
Dr. John R. Hellmann,
Longtime member
ACerS serves the informational, educational, and professional needs of the global ceramics community. The members comprise a wide variety of individuals and interest groups including engineers, scientists, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, students, marketing and sales professionals, and others in related materials disciplines.
ACerS is the gateway through which these diverse groups interact, exchange information, and develop tomorrow's technologies. We provide our members the tools to do business. We invite you to invest in your career by becoming a member of the Society.
Members participate and receive information through a structure of divisions, sections, and classes of the Society. Divisions segment the ceramic and materials field by industry category, sections by local geographic areas, and classes serve a specific purpose within the ceramics community.
Membership Types
Includes print and online issues of the Society's monthly Bulletin, with the ceramicSOURCE Buyers Guide as the 12th issue; free online access to the membership directory; plus access to the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Ceramic Society and the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. Also includes discount registration fees to all Society-sponsored and co-sponsored meetings. Price: $100 | View Benefits
Join The American Ceramic Society as a Corporate Member. There are two levels of dues. For companies with 50 employees or less, Corporate Membership dues are $300 and include two regular individual memberships. For companies with 51 or more employees, dues are $950 and include six individual memberships.
All Corporate Membership Benefits apply regardless of the size of the company. View Details and Benefits
Corporate Membership Form [PDF]
Did you just graduate? All students receive a free 12-month
Associate Membership in ACerS upon completion of education.
In the second year, Associate Membership dues are $40. Associate Members receive the same benefits listed above in Individual Membership.
Price (1st year after graduation): Complimentary
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Associate Membership Application
Material Advantage is the combined student program of
ACerS, ASM International, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). You must be enrolled for
at least 10 hours per week in a recognized college or university.
Price: $25 | View Details and Benefits
Benefits
Free Online Access to the Journal of the American Ceramic Society and the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology: All Society members have access to these authoritative journals via the web at no cost.
American Ceramic Society Bulletin (print & online): The most widely read publication in the ceramics field, ACerS monthly membership magazine keeps you on the cutting edge of technology and on top of the global ceramics marketplace.
CeramicSOURCE (print & online): CeramicSOURCE brings together buyers and sellers of materials and equipment used to manufacture ceramic and glass products. The Products and Services Directory lists hundreds of essential ceramic products, materials, equipment and services.
Membership Directory: This important networking tool allows you to make contact with more than 6,000 industry colleagues and allows them to contact you.
Reduced rates on other ACerS publications, including:
ACerS-Wiley Technical Books: More than 200 ceramic materials related titles are available to ACerS members at discounted rates.
Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings: A bimonthly periodical designed for the plant engineer, manager or CEO; highlights the latest developments in ceramics from technical sessions of conferences.
ACerS-NIST Phase Equilibria Diagrams: Software and books containing more than 20,000 critically-evaluated diagrams from Volumes I through XIV
Employment Services:
ACerS CAREER CENTER provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the industry. Includes advanced job searching features and increased exposure for your resume.
ACerS Annual Employment Center at Materials Science & Technology (MS&T)
Discounted Registration at ACerS Meetings: Participate in the leading forum for ceramic information exchange. Meetings range in size from 100 to more than 3,000 attendees and offer blends of technical sessions, expositions, and networking opportunities.
Members' Insurance Programs:
Group High-Limit Accident Protection: designed to help safeguard you and your family against the high cost of a serious accident.
Group Catastrophic Major Medical: supplemental coverage designed to cover additional medical expenses not normally covered by your regular health insurance.
Group Dental Plan: reduce your out-of-pocket costs while adding valuable, comprehensive dental coverage at affordable rates.
Group Term Life: ease the financial strain and provide the money your spouse and dependents need for a secure future.
Cancer Protection
Medical and Vision Care:
Group Vision Care, Hearing & Prescription Drug Programs
Opportunity to join additional group medical programs, such as Dental and Chiropractic.
Member Discount Programs:
Additional member discount programs include a real estate commission rebate program, discount debit and credit card processing, and car rental discounts (Alamo, Avis, & Hertz).
The American Ceramic Society has partnered with DHL to bring ACerS Members a full suite of domestic and international shipping services, covering over 220 countries and territories around the globe.
To find out more about your DHL benefits and set up your account, or if you have questions regarding your current account, please contact the dedicated association hotline at 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377, 8 am-7 pm ET) or go to www.1800members.com/ACerS.