AIST was officially approved as a member of Material Advantage, a program that provides college students with a single, low-cost membership to the materials science and engineering professional’s most preeminent organizations, including:

• American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
• Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)
• ASM International, The Materials Information Society
• The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)

Membership in the Material Advantage program is only US$25/year. Student members receive the benefit of full membership to all four organizations, along with special conference rates, travel grants and publications discounts. In addition, Material Advantage members will receive the printed journal from each organization on a monthly rotating basis. These journals include American Ceramic Society Bulletin (ACerS), Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), Advanced Materials and Processes (ASM) and JOM (TMS).

Once the Material Advantage student member graduates, he/she may elect to join ACerS, AIST, ASM and/or TMS as an individual member, complimentary for one year.

ACerS, AIST, ASM and TMS have gathered all available resources to help students find financial assistance. Nearly $600,000 in scholarships is available through the societies and their various chapters and foundations.

Visit the Material Advantage website for additional information or an application.