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A Global Community Built Just for You.
Since 1973, Materials Research Society (MRS) has focused on the big picture—providing an intellectual home for big ideas and big discoveries with big impact across our global field. Rather than approaching materials research through a narrow lens, MRS takes a wide-angle view of our multidisciplinary landscape, uniting materials researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry across specialties—all of whom play a role in advancing our global field and quality of life. With more than 13,000 Members from 90 countries, our researchers represent diverse skills and expertise, including chemistry, biology, physics, engineering and beyond.
MRS Mission Statement
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an organization of materials researchers worldwide that promotes communication for the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research and technology to improve the quality of life.
MRS Vision Statement
The Materials Research Society will build a dynamic, interactive, global community of materials researchers to advance technical excellence by providing a framework in which the materials disciplines can convene, collaborate, integrate and advocate.
Broadening Participation in Materials Research
Why Become a Member?
MRS empowers individuals in the materials research field with Membership programs, education, Special Interest Groups and resources designed to create an environment where they can thrive and influence the future of materials research.
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Join a global research community
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Discounts on premiere MRS events
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Collaborative networking & knowledge exchange
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Unlimited resources to help you advance your career
Our Society
MRS is dedicated to your career development through every stage of the professional journey, with programming including world-renowned Meetings, online education, advocacy, career coaching and peer-reviewed journals. We invite you to be part of our ongoing story as we continue to evolve with our community’s changing needs and broaden participation in this critical field.
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Advocacy & Policy
MRS shapes science and technology policy in materials-related fields through national and international collaboration with governments and organizations. Led by the MRS Government Affairs Committee, these volunteer-driven efforts build trust in Washington, D.C., and partner with other societies to amplify materials policy's impact.
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Social Media
Connect with MRS members as well as the broader materials community via the following social media applications.
