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By joining AOCS, you enter a global community, connecting with the foremost science, chemistry, and engineering leaders. Engage with peers at our annual meeting, stay on top of cutting-edge research through our journals, and cultivate lifelong friendships.

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Individual Membership Benefits

Education Programs

Masterclasses - 2 per year ($500 value) INFORM seminars - 10 per year ($1000 value) Short Course - 1 per year ($100 savings)

Member Benefits - $1700 Value

Publications

INFORM magazine - 10 per year
Journals - 12 per year ($600 value)
INFORM SmartBrief - 50 per year

Member Benefits - $600 Value

Networking

Join one of our ten AOCS divisions, expand your network with member-only events, and access our private global member directory.

Member-only Access

AOCS Events

The AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo brings together thousands of chemists, engineers, technologists, and researchers from around the world. As an individual AOCS member, you will save $225.

Member Benefits - $225 Value

AOCS Methods

The most comprehensive collection of analytical testing methods for edible fats and oils, surfactants, phospholipids, plant proteins, and similar compounds. Members receive a $500 discount.

Member Benefits - $500 Value

Get $3,025 in member benefits for only $260

Unlock incredible opportunities at AOCS. Join today and start enjoying exclusive member-only benefits!

AOCS Quote Asset

AOCS helped me to broaden my vision and ... enabled me to reach scientific sources and discover the latest research. It is priceless.

Eda Kaya
PhD candidate, Food Science Institute at Kansas State University

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Student Membership

Benefit from the AOCS community for just $25 per year.

You’ll receive:

  • All benefits listed under individual membership
  • Free access to the Student Common Interest Group – a dedicated community of students to connect with throughout the year
  • Access to student specific AOCS awards – get recognized for your work and research
  • One free year of individual membership after you graduate
  • 50% off your second year of AOCS individual membership after graduation

Upcoming Member-only Events

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Meet Our Members

Discover inspiring stories from AOCS members worldwide. Our Member Spotlights highlight member achievements, innovations, and contributions in oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials.

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November 18, 2024

Member Spotlight: Meet Thilini Dissanayake

This member spotlight is about Thilini Dissanayake, a graduate student member of…

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November 18, 2024

Member Spotlight: Meet Camrynn Simon

Camrynn Simon is a master’s student in the Food Colloids Lab at…

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November 18, 2024

Member Spotlight: Meet Mikael Fabritius

Mikael Fabritius is a postdoctoral researcher in the Food Sciences unit at…

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Other Membership Types

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