Sustaining Members

Sustaining membership in the Microscopy Society of America (MSA) is the way in which members of the Microscopy community, especially those with commercial concerns interested in its promotion and growth, provide special support. In addition to the broad benefit of promoting the professional organization in the microscopic imaging and analytical sciences, Sustaining Members are recognized prominently in all MSA publications including the Journal of Microscopy and Microanalysis, the Annual Meeting Proceedings, the MSA Directory, the annual Meeting Program, and the Microscopy and Microanalysis Exhibit Supplement. Sustaining Members are also consulted regularly for advice on relevant aspects of the Society's operations.

Sustaining Member Directory

Sustaining Member Benefits

• Recognition in all MSA Publications and Visibility at the Annual Meetings
• A complimentary Subscription to Microscopy and Microanalysis (bi-monthly plus special EXPO issue)
• A section in Microscopy and Microanalysis for product news
• A complimentary MSA WWW home page and e-mail address
• Access to services of the Placement Office
• A complimentary subscription to MSA's new magazine, Microscopy Today
• Publication of names/addresses in the MSA Directory and Microscopy and Microanalysis
• One complimentary ticket to the Annual Meeting Sunday Night Social
• Opportunity to purchase Sunday Night Social Tickets at a 50% Discount
• An invitation to the Sustaining Members Breakfast at the Annual Meeting
• A Complimentary Rental of the Society's Membership list for the use of a pre-Annual Meeting mailing
• A customized MSA Sustaining Membership Plaque
• Representation on MSA Executive Council
• Voting privileges at the Annual MSA Business Meeting
• Discounted rates for Job Placement Service postings
• MSA Sustaining membership allows up to three company representatives to enjoy all benefits of an individual MSA membership.

Membership Fees

The dues of $400 ($418 outside North America) per year will provide support for MSA Education/ Scholarship programs and Local Affiliate Societies events. A standing Sustaining Members Committee administers the benefits package to the Sustaining Members; Michael Bode, current Chair, can be contacted to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have.

If you are already an MSA member, take a moment to talk to your colleagues and/or students about MSA's great benefits and encourage them to join the society. Invite them to be come part of our world wide microscopy community.