Scientific and engineering innovation requires bringing together both diverse ideas and people from varied backgrounds who may have different world views and ways of solving problems. AVS Diversity StatementĪVS is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in our membership, as well as in all activities, events, and programs, and services. AVS is comprised of approximately 4,500 members worldwide.ĪVS is a member society of the American Institute of Physics with additional benefits for our members.ĪVS endeavors to be the premier organization specializing in understanding and applying the science and technology of materials, interfaces and processing with outstanding benefits for members.ĪVS is an international community of scientists, engineers and instrument manufacturers, which strives to promote research and communicate knowledge in the important areas of surface, interface, vacuum, and thin film science and technology for the advancement of humankind. There are also regional chapters, international chapters and affiliates, and student chapters that promote communication and networking for professionals and students within a geographical region.

through common interests related to the basic science, technology development, and commercialization of materials, interfaces, and processing.Įach year, AVS hosts local and international meetings, publishes five journals, honors members through its awards and recognition program, provides training, and offers career services.įounded in 1953, AVS is organized into technical divisions and technical groups that encompass a range of established as well as emerging science and technology areas. As an interdisciplinary, professional Society, AVS supports networking among academic, industrial, government, and consulting professionals involved in a variety of disciplines - chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, all engineering disciplines, business, sales, etc.

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