Membership in SAS

Join the  Society for Amateur Scientists and get involved in the fascinating 
world hands-on science today.  SAS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Click here to download a membership application (.pdf)

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Receive our weekly members-only electronic magazine: The Amateur Scientists' E-Bulletin. The E-Bulletin is a Web-based publication which details the how-to secrets of science, featured products, as well as other information you'll need to get the most out of your membership. It is one of the best resources available for hands-on science. To see a sample E-Bulletin, click here.   Get huge discounts on scientific equipment:  50% off glassware and huge discounts on other supplies for your home laboratory. Purchase books at HUGE Savings: As a member you can purchase science related books at 25% off bookstore prices.  Better discounts than amazon.com! Thirty percent off The Amateur Scientist collection on CD-ROM, version 2.0: Called the "science deal of the century" by John Bollinger of Capital Growth Letter . This complete collection of Scientific American's legendary column, The Amateur Scientist contains over 1000 hands-on projects each rated for difficulty, cost and hazard and fully text searchable. Plus it has thousands of pages of extra information all scientific enthusiasts will love. Runs on Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux. Retail price: $39.99. SAS Member Price just $29.95 Ten dollars off subscriptions to Scientific American Magazine: Scientific American is a national treasure of science and technology.  You can get your next subscription for just $24.95 ($43 Canada and $49 International).   You won't find a larger discount anywhere. Popular Mechanics Magazine for just $7: That's not a typo. Get a 12 issues of this fantastic magazine full of science and technology, delivered to your door for just $7. That barely covers the postage! New subscriptions only. Not valid for renewals. You won't find a deal like this anywhere else. And it's reserved for SAS members only. Go behind-the-scenes at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum: Through a special arrangement we've made with its curators, SAS members and their families can take a FREE and very intimate behind-the-scenes tour of the greatest natural history museum in the world! Join in our International Science Projects: Gain hands-on experience and develop your own research skills by getting connected with professionally designed front-line research programs in seismology, archaeology, astronomy, rocketry, and more. Get mentor assistance: For some projects we can arrange personal, one-on-one, expert advice from experienced scientists on conducting research and getting papers through the referee process. Join a local SAS chapter: If there's a local chapter in your area, then you can get involved in their local activities.  If there isn't a local chapter near you, consider starting one!  (Contact the main office for details 401-823-7800.) Expert review: Have research papers reviewed by our experts before submitting them for publication. Fellowship with like-minded people: Meet other people who share your scientific interests. Free membership card: As an SAS member, you'll receive a handsome membership card with your name, membership level and expiration date.  You'll receive details about how to take full advantage of your membership benefits.  Keep it handy for when you need it.

INDIVIDUAL $35 (Anywhere in the world!)

Get all these benefits . . .

Join or renew at the $35 Individual Level

FAMILY $50.

Get all the benefits of an Individual Membership plus:

Receive a free SAS coffee mug, SAS license plate frame and an SAS decal. Join the Young Scientists Club at a 10 percent discount. A new kit from this fantastic series will be sent to your child every few weeks. There's no better way to introduce your child to the joys of discovery. Highly recommended! Get membership cards and benefits for the whole family.

Join or renew at the $50 Family Level

STUDENT $25

Get all of the benefits of an Individual membership at a discount. This level of membership is reserved for students enrolled at least half time and teachers only.

Join or renew at the $25 Student Level

HIGHER LEVELS OF SUPPORT

We hope you'll consider supporting SAS with one of the Friends Circle levels of membership.  Your additional contribution will help us bring the process, promise and power of science to everyone.

All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Join or renew at the $100 Curie Level
 

Get all the benefits of an Individual Membership plus:

Your name will be added to our Friends Circle and permanently listed on the SAS Web site and acknowledged in the E-Bulletin. Receive a FREE SAS tee-shirt, coffee mug, license plate frame and decal. You'll also get a special thank you letter for your support from our Managing Director.