Membership

There are six classifications of membership in the Institute including: Fellow, Member, Associate, Student Member, Emeritus Member, and Honorary Fellow. All memberships entitle a member to receive the publications of the Institute and to attend Institute meetings. Those entitled to vote at Institute meetings are restricted to Fellows, Members and Emeritus Members. Fellows, Members, Emeritus Members and Honorary Fellows are eligible to hold office. Membership as Member is open to all those who have at least a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution and who are employed or have been employed in an activity related to acoustics and/or vibration. Membership as Associate is open to all persons who wish to support and promote the activities of the Institute, but who do not meet the criteria for membership as Member.

DUES

The membership dues are US $80 per year for Fellows, Members and Associates. Student and Emeritus Members pay US $40 annually. Students are asked to provide some evidence proving their student status.