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Professional Societies


What can professional societies do for you?

Professional societies allowed academics, professionals, and students within a particular discipline to network and share their research, products, and endeavors. Some even provide information about becoming a certified professional in your field - check out their websites for more information.

As students, take advantage of participating in these societies! Here are some perks of being a student member:

  • Reduced conference registration rates
  • Reduced membership rates
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Access to job and internship boards
  • Mentorship programs (This depends on the society)
  • Access to tons of resources on many research areas 

What can professional societies do for you?

Professional societies allowed academics, professionals, and students within a particular discipline to network and share their research, products, and endeavors. Some even provide information about becoming a certified professional in your field - check out their websites for more information.

As students, take advantage of participating in these societies! Here are some perks of being a student member:

  • Reduced conference registration rates
  • Reduced membership rates
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Access to job and internship boards
  • Mentorship programs (This depends on the society)
  • Access to tons of resources on many research areas 

What can professional societies do for you?

Professional societies allowed academics, professionals, and students within a particular discipline to network and share their research, products, and endeavors. Some even provide information about becoming a certified professional in your field - check out their websites for more information.

As students, take advantage of participating in these societies! Here are some perks of being a student member:

  • Reduced conference registration rates
  • Reduced membership rates
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Access to job and internship boards
  • Mentorship programs (This depends on the society)
  • Access to tons of resources on many research areas 

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