| 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 |