The International Union of Materials Research Societies was established in 1991 as an international association of technical groups or societies which have an interest in promoting interdisciplinary materials research. Current membership includes countries from around the world.
The objectives of the Union are to
Facilitate international cooperation among materials research organizations
Contribute to the advancement of materials research in all its aspects
Advance the multidisciplinary nature of materials research internationally
Promote information exchange among national or regional societies with interests in interdisciplinary materials research and work to coordinate their activities
Promote communication of international materials research activities through appropriate media
Encourage well established materials research symposia to rotate through available meeting sites of materials research societies.
The Union has the power to
Foster the establishment of national or regional groups or societies whose primary interest is in interdisciplinary materials research
Provide information to developing materials research societies or groups concerning services that may be available from established societies or groups
Organize and provide sponsorship for international materials research meetings and related events, such as workshops, summer schools, topical meetings, etc., on subjects falling within the scope of the Union
Set up commissions or other committees for special projects
Participate in joint commissions with other scientific bodies in matters of interest to the Union.
