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Nanomaterials Scientists

Resources & Associations

The ACS provides education, career development, meetings and events, and other resources.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-4839
Tel: (800) 333-9511
Tel 2: (614) 447-3776
Email: help@services.acs.org
https://www.acs.org

Nanomaterials scientists working in the government sector can seek union representation from the AFGE.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1583
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: questions@afge.org
https://www.afge.org

For career resources and information on membership and continuing education, visit the institute’s Web site.
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD, 20740-3841
Tel: (301) 209-3100
https://www.aip.org

The ASME provides information on various engineering disciplines, including nanoengineering.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10016-5990
Tel: (800) 843-2763
Email: CustomerCare@asme.org
https://www.asme.org

For information on its Nanotechnology Council, publications, careers, and certification, visit the institute's Web site.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY, 10016-5997
Tel: (212) 419-7900
Fax: (212) 752-4929
Email: ieeeusa@ieee.org
https://www.ieee.org

For information on membership and mentoring programs, as well as job listings, visit the society’s Web site.
Materials Research Society (MRS)
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale, PA, 15086-7537
Tel: (724) 779-3003
Fax: (724) 779-8313
Email: info@mrs.org
https://www.mrs.org

For information on continuing education and industry conferences, as well as lists of industry associations and nanotechnology employers, visit the institute’s Web site.
Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI)
411 West Monroe Street, #34
Austin, TX, 78704-3025
https://www.nsti.org

The NIA is an international membership organization for companies from many industry sectors—including healthcare, chemicals, automotives, materials processing, and consumer products—that use nanotechnology. Visit its Web site for more information.
Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA)
Avenue Tervueren 143
Brussels, Belgium, 1150
http://nanotechia.org

The NNCI oversees nanotechnology research sites around the country and awards funding to support research. Learn more on its Web site.
National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI)
https://nnci.net

The NIN provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and other resources.
National Nanotechnology Initiative (NIN)
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA, 22314-4684
Tel: (202) 517-1050
https://www.nano.gov

The TMS provides education, networking opportunities, and other resources.
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
5700 Corporate Drive, Suite 750
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237-5851
Tel: (800) 759-4867
Tel 2: (724) 776-9000
Fax: (724) 776-3770
https://www.tms.org

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