Join MSA
MSA is a resource which is second to none throughout the world, and we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our family.
Pioneering Scientific Discovery
The Microscopy Society of America (MSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the discoveries that positively impact the course of humanity.
2200+ Members Around the world
30 Local Affiliates across the Unites States
81 Annual Meetings Since 1942
Featured Members
Congratulations to our 2025 Major Society Awardees and our Class of 2025 Fellows! To view our Fellows, please click here. To learn more about our Major Society Awards, click here.
Marc De Graef
Distinguished Scientist, Physical Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Distinguished Scientist, Physical Sciences
Lucy Collinson
Distinguished Scientist, Biological Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Distinguished Scientist, Biological Sciences
Dmitry Lyumkis
Burton Medal, Biological Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Burton Medal, Biological Sciences
Steven Spurgeon
Burton Medal, Physical Sciences
2025 Major Society Awardee - Burton Medal, Physical Sciences
Shawn Zheng
Hildegard H. Crowley Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Hildegard H. Crowley Award
Kim Kisslinger
Chuck Fiori Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Chuck Fiori Award
Ellen D. Zhong
George Palade Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - George Palade Award
Sandhya Susarla
Albert Crewe Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Albert Crewe Award
Stephen Carmichael
Morton D. Maser Award
2025 Major Society Awardee - Morton D. Maser Award
Annual ConferenceMicroscopy and Microanalysis (M&M) 2025
Salt Lake City, UT | July 27th - 31st, 2025 | Learn More
Upcoming Events
April 1, 2025
On The Scope - A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy
On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy is a training program covering the fundamentals of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation. The program is provided by The Ohio State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS), a unique facility containing more than $40 million in electron microscopes, expert technical staff, and a state-of-the-art digital theater.
April 1, 2025
On The Scope - A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy
On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy is a training program covering the fundamentals of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation. The program is provided by The Ohio State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS), a unique facility containing more than $40 million in electron microscopes, expert technical staff, and a state-of-the-art digital theater. Online learning begins April 1, 2025; in-person labs will be held April 28-29 OR May 5-6.
April 7, 2025
Global Summit on Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders
Research Connects cordially invites you to its Global Summit on Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (Neuroscience2025) which is going to be held in Valencia, Spain during April 07-09, 2025.