Resource: Professional Organizations

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
A non-profit organization promoting scientific literacy.
http://www.aaas.org

American Chemical Society
A non-profit organization of chemists and chemical engineers.
http://www.chemistry.org

American Geological Institute
A non-profit organization that brings together geology, geophysical, and earth science professional associations.
http://www.agiweb.org

American Physical Society
A professional physics organization featuring links to career resources, physics journals, and other physics-related resources.
http://www.aps.org/

Association of British Science Writers
Based in the U.K., the ABSW is an excellent source for aspiring science writers everywhere.
http://www.absw.org.uk/

Ecological Society of America
This link provides information on careers in ecology, as well as resources for students and educators studying ecology. It gives a good overview of the field and tips on searching for jobs.
http://www.esa.org/education/career_funding/careers_undergraduate.php

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
A non-profit, international organization focused on worldwide standards in the engineering industries.
http://www.ieee.org

The American Physiological Society
A professional association for physiologists. The APS site provides tips on graduate school, an overview of the field, and even information on scientific meetings and societies.
http://www.the-aps.org