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American Association for Artificial Intelligence
http://www.aaai.org

  • This nonprofit scientific society offers conferences, symposiums and workshops. Quarterly meetings are listed for its members. Also available are quick links, news items and job listings, and calls for papers. Suggestions for appropriate browsers are given.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
http://www.aaas.org
  • Membership and contact information are provided with a special section for members only. Keyword searching is available in addition to science online, the current issue of the publication Current and back issues of the publication Science are available in addition to podcasts and RSS feeds. News and reporter help, careers information and a bookstore also can be found.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
http://www.aiaa.org
  • Membership information, professional development opportunities, conferences and workshops are prominently featured. Online technical information includes a database of citations, journals and presentations as well as acronyms. Publications include books, journals, meeting papers and standards. Education programs can be explored through design competitions, student conferences, scholarships and precollege programs. An events calendar and contact information are also provided.
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
http://www.aip.org
  • While most of the information and services are free of charge, some are available with pricing given. Meetings and conferences, career services and corporate associations are free but publishing capabilities are fee-based. There is an extensive list of online journals with current issues and archives. Additional information is provided via the history center and meetings and conferences are listed.
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
http://www.ams.org
  • A checkerboard pattern of topics to access includes among others: a membership and customer service, employment services, careers and education, meetings and conferences with FAQs, free trial to MathSciNet, government relations, an author resources center, a mathematical reviews database, MRLookup to verify references, and a news box feature columns and a bookstore.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
http://www.ansi.org
  • This private, nonprofit organization provides information here about its standards activities as well as news and publications, meetings and events. Government and consumer affairs are also examined and education and training opportunities are advertised. Other services include research and a speakers bureau and documents library. Career opportunities are listed and established internet links can be searched.
American Society for Information Science
http://www.asis.org
  • This 150 year old organization can be accessed through the site map or home page for information on the following: membership, conferences, continuing education, government relations including policies, career guidance, products and services, professional issues and related web sites. The newsletter is available as well as contact information and a members only section and search section also are provided. The digital library offers publications and proceedings via the Wiley InterScience ASIST library.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
http://www.asme.org
  • This organization presents on its site membership and conference information as well as information on education and training, news and public affairs and codes and standards. Featured items include a digital store, visitor feedback and annual reports.
American Statistical Association (ASA)
http://www.amstat.org
  • Membership information includes a directory, awards, meetings, activities and organizations and an events calendar. A career center is offered along with professional needs information and a marketplace. Publications and related links are available that lead to other organizations and societies and electronic resources.
Association for Computational Linguistics
http://www.aclweb.org/
  • This professional society involves itself with natural language and computation and provides a forum for researchers as well as journal publications. Its annual meeting and recent conference information along with announcements are provided as well as a list of special interest groups, officers and email addresses of members. Keyword searching and browsing for ACL LP/CL universe and a list of resources including journals, newsletters and files also can be found.
Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA)
http://www.gita.org
  • Events and membership information are listed. News, resources and a bookstore are provided. Chapters can be located as well as global affiliates and solution providers, a bookstore and contact information.
Institute of Industrial Engineers
http://www.iienet.org
  • Membership information includes benefits, a directory, networking communities, a student center and awards and honors and a chapter management center. An events calendar is provided along with annual conference and seminar information. The resources and information include a library, discussion center, periodicals, an e-newsletter and a career center. Products as well as books and services are offered in the marketplace and webcasts on various subjects can be accessed.
National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering
http://www.nas.edu
  • Top news stories are featured as well as highlights such as the current issues of the quarterly journal and Focus magazine, workshop summaries and online books. Special collections include currently controversial topics. Over two thousand reports online are offered and a search mechanism is provided for topics as well as some assistance. Membership and employment information are available and a free e-mail digest. New and notable books and websites, RSS feeds and podcasts supplement the other web page offerings.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
http://www.nema.org
  • Current and archived industry news can be found easily. A wealth of information is available on both standards and products. Contact information is provided as well as membership and useful links. Facts and figures and FAQs are offered in addition to indices, trading areas and a stock index.
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
http://www.nist.gov
  • This site provides information for industry, researchers, news media, the general public and also for children. Products and services of NIST as well as conferences, contacts, staff directory and other info can be located with the A-Z subject index. Information is available on federal programs and funding opportunities as well as patents, licensing and employment and vendor information and a special section is provided for news.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov
  • This independent government agency strives to promote the progress of science to promote the nation’s welfare and secure its defense. Provided here is information on its meetings, events, career opportunities, grants and awards as well as an overview of its programs. Also found are searching capabilities for the NSF web, publications, news & media and more. Specialized information is available for graduate students as well as other groups. Its Fastlane section is specifically designed for conducting official business.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
http://www.siam.org
  • Membership information is offered for this organization which is dedicated to advancing the application of mathematics toward solving real world problems. Lists are provided for professional opportunities, activity groups and visiting lecturers. A conference calendar is offered as well as a catalog for books. Advertising and contact information are included.
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