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Download and fillout the AIC Membership Application form and return it to the AIC.

This application form is an Acrobat PDF.
Added:10/16/2003
 
 
 
 
  Summary of Membership Categories 

Membership Categories Summary

Affiliate

Non-voting members including student members and those not qualified for Associate Membership

Associate Member

Minimum of a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent qualifications from outside the USA with a minimum of a three year academic degree) from an academic institution.

Member

Members shall have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent qualifications from outside the USA with a minimum of a three year academic degree) from an academic institution and four years of professional experience.

Fellow

Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in a chemical science and at least 10 years of progressive experience in the chemical sciences after having acquired the baccalaureate.
  AIC Membership Benefits 

Participating as a paying member of the AIC provides a number of benefits:

  • Subscription to The Chemist
  • Discounted fee to participate in the National Certification Commission in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Discounted registration fees at the National Conference
  • 25% discount on advertising in The Chemist and on the website
  • Personalized AIC email address
  • Networking
  • Membership in local institutes
  • Opportunity to participate in governance of a national scientific organization
  • Receive reduced rates on subscriptions to 'Applied Spectroscopy,' the internationally renowned journal published by the SAS (contact AIC for details)
  • Participate in the AIC book review program
  • Submit manuscripts for a national peer-reviewed publication
  • Serve as a peer-reviewer
  • Discounts with 1-800-FLOWERS.com (click here for more info)
  • Discount with Hertz
  • AIC credit card offered through Bank of America
  • Disability insurance and other insurance programs through Seabury and Smith (Newly Improved Benefits--To find out more please click here ).
  • Discounted Student Loans through Wells Fargo Bank for you or any of your relatives, please click here.
  
 

 
  AIC Memberships 

The American Institute of Chemists has seven different membership categories, as well as a Corporate Membership. Each category has different criteria for membership and dues amount. The categories are as follows:

Corporate Membership

Please click here for information on this membership category.

Student Associate (SAIC)

Criteria:
Applicant must be a fulltime college student enrolled in an accredited chemical science program. Approved by the Executive Director.
Dues:
$35 annually.
Notes:
Cannot vote in the BOD election or at National Business Meeting

Member (MAIC)

Criteria:
Individual must submit the membership application and a copy of their current curriculum vitae. Approved by the Executive Director.
Dues:
$110 annually.
Notes:
For those who are starting their careers in the chemical sciences.
Members can vote in the elections, be a member of the Board of Directors and vote and make motions at the National Business Meeting.

Retired Member (MAIC)

Criteria:
If a Member has retired from fulltime employment, they may apply to become a Retired Member.
Dues:
$70 per year.

Fellow (FAIC)

Criteria:

  • For individuals who have at least 10 years experience in the chemical sciences.
  • Must submit the membership application and their current curriculum vitae.
  • Must be approved by the Qualifications and Admissions (Q&A) Committee.
  • Approval process takes between 4-6 weeks.
  • For an upgrade from MAIC to FAIC, we require the difference in dues payment ($40) and a copy of their current CV.

Dues:
$150 per year.
Notes:
Same voting and election rights as a Member.

Retired Fellow (FAIC)

Criteria:
If a Fellow has retired from fulltime employment, they may apply to become a Retired Fellow.
Dues:
$75 annually.

Life Fellow (FAIC)

Criteria:
If a fellow would like to pay a one-time fee of $1,200, they may become a Life Fellow. This entitles the Fellow to membership in the AIC for the rest of their life.
Dues:
One-time fee of $1,200.
Notes:
If they wish to receive a subscription to The Chemist, they must pay the subscription fee of $35 annually.

Honorary Fellow

Criteria:
These are Fellows that are voted on by the AIC BOD.
Once approved, a special certificate is designed and presented at the AIC National Meeting.
Dues:
No cost.

Emeritus Fellow

Criteria:
Once a Fellow has retired and their age plus years of membership in the AIC equals or is greater than 85, the Fellow may apply to become an Emeritus Fellow.
Dues:
No cost for annual membership.
Notes:
If they wish to receive annual subscriptions to The Chemist, they must pay the $35 subscription fee.

 

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