Materials Research Society (MRS)

Since 1973, Materials Research Society (MRS) has focused on the big picture—providing an intellectual home for big ideas and big discoveries with big impact across our global field. Rather than approaching materials research through a narrow lens, MRS takes a wide-angle view of our multidisciplinary landscape, uniting materials researchers from academia, national laboratories, and industry across specialties—all of whom play a role in advancing our global field and quality of life. With more than 13,000 Members from 90 countries, our researchers represent diverse skills and expertise, including chemistry, biology, physics, engineering and beyond.

MRS Mission Statement
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an organization of materials researchers worldwide that promotes communication for the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research and technology to improve the quality of life.

MRS Vision Statement
The Materials Research Society will build a dynamic, interactive, global community of materials researchers to advance technical excellence by providing a framework in which the materials disciplines can convene, collaborate, integrate and advocate.