Butterfly Wing - Scales from the wing of a Laurel swallowtail butterfly Papilio palamedes (colorized SEM), Submitted by: Vijayasanka Ramen, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

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Butterfly Wing - Scales from the wing of a Laurel swallowtail butterfly Papilio palamedes (colorized SEM), Submitted by: Vijayasanka Ramen, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

MSA is a vibrant society which encompasses all facets of Microscopy and Microanalysis.

This society is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of all microscopic imaging, analysis and diffraction techniques useful for elucidating the ultrastructure and function of materials in biological, material, medical and physical sciences. 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.

Member Benefits

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. Benefits include:

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A subscription to the high-quality journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis

2

A free subscription to Microscopy Today

3

Receive advanced information and reduced fees for the annual meeting, Microscopy & Microanalysis

4

Access to extensive educational materials and activities including access to the MSA video library, webinars, and more

5

Scholarship and Funding Programs designed to support the pursuit of microscopy research and techniques

6

M&M Travel Awards, like the Student Scholar and Professional Technical Staff Awards, which support attendance at the Annual Meeting

7

Access to the Online Directory of MSA members

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Opportunities to have your accomplishments recognized as a Major Society Awardee or an MSA Fellow

Membership Fees

Membership with MSA is for the calendar year (January 1 thru December 31). Memberships are not pro-rated.

Professional

Professional

Open to anyone with a professional interest in microscopy and related areas

MSA Regular Membership

$70

Joint MSA/MAS Regular Membership

$100

Student

Student

Open to bona fide full-time students

Student
Membership

$20

Joint MSA/MAS Student Membership

$20

Is your organization interested in a corporate membership? If so, visit the Sustaining Member Benefits page for more information.

Emeritus Membership with MSA

Any individual who meets the following criteria may apply for Emeritus membership with MSA:

  • is a current Regular Member of MSA;
  • has been a Regular Member of MSA for at least fifteen consecutive years prior to retirement from remunerative professional activities.

Emeritus members have no annual membership dues, receive all MSA regular member benefits, and are eligible for a greatly reduced registration rate to attend the Microscopy & Microanalysis (M&M) annual meeting each year.

If you are interested in applying for Emeritus membership with MSA, please fill out and return the application linked below.

MSA 2023 Members' Meeting
MSA 2023 Members' Meeting