The North American Membrane Society (NAMS) is a
scientific society based in the United States which promotes inquiry in the field of
membrane science. NAMS is a
501(c)
A 501(c) organization is a nonprofit organization in the Law of the United States#Federal law, federal law of the United States according to Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. ยง 501(c)) and is one of over 29 types of nonprofit organizations exe ...
3 non-profit organization. It holds an annual national meeting featuring seminars by prominent membrane scientists, engineers, and industry professionals. NAMS also provides support to membrane scientists and students through its awards program, in the form of fellowships and travel awards.
Meetings
NAMS hosts national meetings in rotating locations in the United States. The 32nd National Meeting was held in 2016 in
Tempe, Arizona.
''Membrane Quarterly''
NAMS publishes ''Membrane Quarterly'', a publication edited at the
University of Arkansas which showcases news and research in the field of membrane science.
See also
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Membrane
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Polymer Chemistry
References
External links
NAMS website
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Scientific societies based in the United States
Organizations established in 1985
1985 establishments in the United States