Welcome to the Society For Applied Spectroscopy!

In 1954 a number of spectroscopists, recognizing the existence of several regional societies of spectroscopists, organized a committee to promote a stronger exchange of information among these societies.  The efforts of this committee resulted in the formation of the Federation of Spectroscopic Societies on March 1, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

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  • SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Student Slam presentations will take place on March 27, 2025 on Zoom. See the details below and REGISTER HERE.

  • Attention SAS Members! Do you know an exceptional SAS member who deserves to be recognized? Now is the time! Nominations are due by December 1, 2024. 

    Follow this link to read about the different awards available and to nominate your colleagues! The deadline is December 1!  https://sas.memberclicks.net/2025-awards-nomination-form#! 

  • SAS Members! If you changed jobs and email address, please reach out to the Executive Director, Angela Gordon, at [email protected] to update your information. You don't want to miss out on SAS news!

 

Why Join? 

Here are some of the great benefits you get as a SAS member:
  • Applied Spectroscopy Online FREE to Members (issues dating back to 1948) plus Digital E-Reader Edition
  • Membership in an SAS Technical, Regional, Student, or Special Interest Section of your Choice
  • Networking with Friendly and Approachable Scientists
  • Professional Online Career Center
  • Searchable Online Membership Directory
  • SAS Spectrum, Online Newsletter
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