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Associations and trade groups related to materials such as plastics, ceramics, and concrete. Organizations listed here usually have chapters specializing in composites.

ACerS: American Ceramic Society
Ceramic matrix composites.

ACI: American Concrete Institute
Society for professionals and students in fields related to concrete. Site lists committees, publications, conventions, and seminars. Lots of info about the organization.

The Adhesion Society
International association for professionals interested in adhesion. Web site mostly covers annual meetings.

ASM International
The materials information society. Its mission is to gather, process and disseminate technical information. Books, CD-ROMs, and library services.

CerSJ: Ceramic Society of Japan
Ceramic matrix composites. The Japanese version of the homepage seems to have much more information. See also an alternate homepage maintained by MIT.

CHF: Chemical Heritage Foundation
A society covering the chemical and molecular sciences, mainly aimed at the general public. Extensive historical and educational resources.

IoM: Institute of Materials
Society based in England for materials scientists and engineers. Interdisciplinary coverage of ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites.

IUMRS: Intl Union of Materials Research Societies
Promotes interdisciplinary materials research by fostering cooperation among materials research organizations around the world.

MRS: Materials Research Society
Goal-oriented basic and applied research on materials of technological importance. Emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to materials science and engineering

MSSJ: Materials Science Society of Japan
Promotes domestic research and research communication in materials science. Small membership. Site maintained by MIT.

TMS: Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
Covers materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Metal matrix composites.

USAMP: US Automotive Materials Partnership
Formed to conduct research in materials and materials processing for the auto industry. Part of USCAR. Brief description of mission and goals; list of press releases.

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