The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit organization that advances the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. AIST membership is comprised of over 15,000 individuals worldwide and includes iron and steel producers, suppliers, academics and students.

Member Benefits:
AIST membership will provide you with opportunities to expand your career through education and networking with a community of peers in the iron and steel industry. 

Core member benefits include:

• Subscription to our monthly magazine, Iron & Steel Technology, the premier technical journal for metallurgical, engineering, operating and maintenance personnel in the global iron and steel industry.
• Discounts on AIST publications at SteelLibrary.com.
• Free access to SteelNews.com featuring daily updates of the latest global headlines.
• Access to the Members Only section on AIST.org that contains the e-version of our magazine, membership directory, historic AIME transactions, and industry roundups.
• Access to 28 Technology Committees, a network of peers working to solve problems and advance the state of technology.
• Regional 22 Member Chapter programs, a grassroots level of volunteers committed to facilitating the exchange of ideas and strengthening AIST’s global network.
• Access to 85 Student Chapters, a network of college students interested in materials science and engineering careers.
• Industry acknowledgment through the AIST Awards and Recognition Program.
• Discounted registration for all AIST major event forums and specialty training conferences.
• Access to SteelLinks.com, the supplier search engine dedicated to the global steel industry.
• AIST is pleased to announce a new benefit for members:  five free individual magazine article or conference proceeding downloads, per year, at SteelLibrary.com.  Take advantage of the expanding library of digital documents at our online bookstore to further your research and increase your knowledge base. CLICK HERE for more information.

These member benefits will enhance your industry education and strengthen your industry networking

MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS:

Producer Member - Producer membership may be granted to any individual responsible for the technical, engineering and/or operating phases of the production of iron and steel, including basic raw materials, and the shaping, finishing and coating processes.

Supplier Member - Supplier membership may be granted to any individual actively engaged by a company supplying equipment, products or services to the iron and steel industry, or employed in allied industries

Academic Member - Academic membership may be granted to any individual employed by an accredited college or university, who is responsible for research and development, student instruction, and support to the iron and steel industry.

Material Advantage Student Member - Material Advantage Student Membership may be granted to any student enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.

Material Advantage

Material Advantage is the membership option for students who want to make the most of their materials engineering experience. Material Advantage has chapters at 85 universities around the world. Material Advantage provides students with membership in four materials-based societies:

• American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
• ASM International®
• Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)
• The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)

Student Benefits:

• Access to more than $600,000 in scholarship funds.
• Discounts on books, conferences and more.
• Receive rotating issues and online access to leading magazines.
• Access online member directories, magazines, handbook desk editions, study guides and more.
• Access online Career Centers and receive a free year of membership with ACerS, ASM, AIST and TMS upon graduation. www.materialadvantage.org

CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE for a Student Application

Note that some AIST memberships come without a paper edition of the monthly Iron & Steel Technology journal. Regardless of member type, you will still have FREE access to the magazine electronically from the members-only section.