The Technologists' Forum is a committee dedicated fto the growth and development of technologists within the Microscopy Society of America. The Forum organizes a symposium, special topics lecture/workshop, a roundtable discussion and an exhibit booth at the annual M&M meeting. A semiannual newsletter, website, bulk emailer are used to increase contact among its members and expand their participation and contributions to MSA. Forum services are available to members include the Microscopy Facilities Directory. The Forum also sponsors Professional Technical Staff Awards, which is a competitive program to encourage participation of technologists at the annual meeting.