MRS' 50th Anniversary
Celebrating the possibilities for our community in the next 50 years—and beyond!
For half a century, MRS has proudly represented the interests of thousands of materials researchers across disciplines, generations and continents. In collaboration with our global Membership, we have forged an unparalleled legacy of innovation at the leading edge of materials research and look forward to building on our momentum as we continue to invest in our field for years to come. MRS is grateful to every Member—past, present and future for being the driving force behind the first 50 years of the Society, and we celebrate the possibilities for our community in the next 50 and beyond.
Our 50th Year
Meetings and Events
We celebrated reaching this remarkable milestone during our 2023 Spring and Fall Meetings in San Francisco and Boston, respectively.
As the field’s foremost scientific gatherings, MRS Meetings offer a prime opportunity to present to an international audience, gain high-level recognition, investigate the latest breakthroughs in materials research and connect with leading researchers from around the world.
2023 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
April 10 - 14, 2023 | San Francisco, California
April 25 - 27, 2023 | Virtual
2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit
November 26 - December 1, 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts
December 5 - 7, 2023 | Virtual
Special Offerings
Publications
Member exclusive! Stay at the forefront of the field with access to the latest materials research journals, community news and technical updates in the MRS publications portfolio. Stay on the lookout for special 50th anniversary editions of two of our key publications, MRS Bulletin and MRS Communications!
MRS members have free access to all MRS journal content. Learn more.
Timeline of MRS History
Beginning with a vision of a "materials-blind" society in the late 1960s, a few forward-looking individuals, with an eye toward advancing the cause of interdisciplinary research, made that vision a reality—the Materials Research Society, officially founded in 1973. Click here for an Interactive MRS History Timeline that covers important milestones of the Society.
Thank You to Our Supporters
The Society thanks the generous support of our 50th Anniversary Sponsors!
Student Opportunities at MRS Meetings
MRS Meetings offer opportunities for graduate students and post-docs to work as reporters, bloggers, or symposium assistants. These positions provide valuable networking and professional development with researchers from around the globe.