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Professional Organizations
Many national societies, associations, and institutes offer special membership rates for graduate students. This often includes a subscription to the journal, newsletter, or magazine published by those organizations. In addition, many associations also offer scholarship opportunities and reduced registration fees for conferences to student members. Membership in professional societies, particularly at the national and state/regional level, will greatly enhance the professional development of graduate students and increase the chances of making valuable contacts that may help in the job hunt after graduation.
Consult faculty or other professionals within your subject field to identify important professional organizations. The links below provide starting points for your search.
Associations Unlimited.
Associations Unlimited is the online version of the Encyclopedia of Associations series, the premier source for information on professional societies and associations in both the United States and worldwide. AU includes detailed listings for over 155,000 associations and societies and IRS information for over 300,000 nonprofit organizations. In most cases, AU gives the address, contact information, and a description of the organization. The database can be searched by organization name, location, or key word. Associations Unlimited is a great place to search for information on organizations related to any topic, whether professional or avocational.The PSU Graduate School, Graduate School Enrichment Program.
A very good introduction to the importance of faculty mentoring students and encouraging them to attend professional meetings by Richard H. Yahner, Associate Dean of the Graduate School.The PSU Graduate School, National Organizations and Initiatives.
A short listing of national organizations and initiatives related to graduate education, compiled by the Graduate School of Penn State.The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students.
Founded in 1986, the NAGPS is an umbrella group for over two million graduate and professional students currently studying in the United States. NAGPS serves as a clearinghouse for graduate and professional student organizations and as an advocacy group for graduate-professional student needs and rights at all levels. NAGPS also sponsors an annual fall conference.Internet Public Library: Associations on the Net.
This is a good starting point to fine the web sites of prominent organizations and associations, arranged by broad field.
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Last updated June 12, 2003
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