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Membership

The North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA) has four membership categories.  The eligibility criteria, as well as nomination and election procedures, for each category are as described below.

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Regular Member

A Regular Member must demonstrate professional competence in the fields of optical science or engineering or in any related field of arts and sciences which exploit optical methods or techniques and properties of polarization of light.

Applications to become a Regular Member shall be made by the individual on a form provided by the Association.  All applications will be reviewed by the Board for compliance with the eligibility criteria.  The Board may provide its recommendations on membership applications to the Members.  The application will then be sent to the Members for a vote on the applicant, which shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Members or via electronic vote, per Bylaws Section 4.5.  New Regular Members will be approved for membership by a simple majority vote of the Members.

Regular Member status shall continue as long as the Member is current on annual Membership Dues and is otherwise in good standing with the Association.

Student Member

A full-time college student, either undergraduate or graduate, with expressed interest in any of the scientific and technical areas relevant to the Association (as described in Bylaws Section 2.1.1) shall, upon application to the Secretary, approval by the Board by a simple majority vote, and payment of Student Member Dues, as set by the Board, be accepted as a Student Member of the Association for a one-year period.

Student Member eligibility must be certified by the student’s advisor.  Student Membership may be renewed annually upon re-certification of student status and payment of annual Student Member Dues.

Student Members shall have all the rights and privileges of Regular Members, but may not serve as an Officer of the Association while a Student Member.

Retired Member

A Member who is no longer employed full-time and who has provided professional service in any of the scientific and technical areas relevant to the Association (as described in Bylaws Section 2.1.1) may be considered for Retired Member status at the discretion of the Board.

New Retired Members will be approved for membership by a simple majority vote of the Members, which shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Members or via electronic vote, per Bylaws Section 4.5.

Retired Members shall have all the rights and privileges of Regular Members, but will have reduced Membership Dues, as set by the Board.

Retired Member status shall continue as long as the Member is current on annual Retired Member Dues and is otherwise in good standing with the Association.

Honorary Member

An individual who has performed eminent service in science, engineering, and allied fields, or to the Association, may be elected an Honorary Member.

Honorary Members have lifetime rights and privileges of membership and exemption from all Membership Dues and Fees.

Current members of the Board are excluded from eligibility for Honorary Member status until the end of their term.  Nominations for membership as an Honorary Member shall be made by the Board.  Nominations shall be voted upon by the Members for approval by a two-thirds majority vote.  The vote shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Members or via electronic vote, per Bylaws Section 4.5.

Dues & Fees

All Members shall pay the annual Membership Dues applicable to their membership category on or before the due date for payment set by the Board.  Continued membership is contingent upon being current on Membership Dues.

The Board reviews and sets the Membership Dues amount for each category of membership on an annual basis.  In addition to Membership Dues, the Association may charge Fees for certain of its programs and publications as deemed appropriate by the Board.

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Annual Meeting

The Association holds a Meeting of the Members each year (normally during the months of March or April).  The specific date, time, and location will be designated by the President.  The Secretary distributes to all Members of record a written or electronic Notice of the Annual Meeting between thirty and sixty days in advance of the meeting date.

At the Annual Meeting, the Members will vote on Officers for the year and on Directors for vacant positions, receive reports on the activities of the Association, and discuss activities of the Association for the coming year and beyond.

The Board may determine that a Meeting of the Members may be held solely by means of electronic communication.

Voting Privileges

Each Member in good standing shall have one vote on each election and motion presented for vote at the Annual Meeting of the Members or via electronic vote, per Bylaws Section 4.5.

Responsible Conduct

Association Members acting in an official Association capacity shall perform their Association functions in compliance with Association policies and procedures, as set by the Board.  An individual in violation may be removed from his/her position, or membership in the Association, by a simple majority vote of the Board and the general membership, after the individual has been given the opportunity to make his/her case to the Board and the general membership.

Termination

Voluntary Termination

Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary of the Association.

Resignation shall not relieve a member of unpaid dues or other charges previously accrued.

Termination for Cause

Membership in the Association may be suspended or terminated for failure to timely pay the applicable Membership Dues or any unpaid Fees owed by the Member.  Membership in the Association may be suspended or terminated for conduct deemed detrimental to the Association or the Purposes of the Association.

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  • North American Ellipsometry Association LinkedIn Group Grows 300 Members Strong!

    🌟 Join Us in Celebrating:
    We are proud to announce that the North American Ellipsometry Association LinkedIn Group has grown to 300 members since its formation in 2023. We highly appreciate the connectedness and dedication of everyone within the ellipsometry community.
    As we celebrate this milestone, we encourage you to invite additional colleagues and peers to join this growing network and share your insights, experiences, and questions to enrich the discourse in the field. Your participation and contributions are key to our collective success.

    📢 Looking Ahead to AWE-1:
    We cordially invite you to the 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1), to be held February 28 – March 3, 2027, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
    Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on the workshop website!

    💡 About Us:
    The North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA) is a nonprofit organization to promote the dissemination of knowledge, education, and research in the use of optical methods that exploit the polarization properties of light to investigate broadly optical materials properties for use in advanced and widespread applications such as in semiconductor, automotive, aviation, renewables, biomedical, and health care for the betterment of humanity.

    📜 Purposes:
    The Ellipsometry Association is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Within such purposes, the specific Purposes of the Association are:
    1️⃣ To provide a forum for scientific and technical discussions on the use of optical methods which exploit the polarization properties of light, their applications to materials characterization, and their improvements through continued technological and scientific advancements.
    2️⃣ To provide continuing education through the organization and sponsorship of symposia, topical conferences, short courses, workshops, and exhibits.
    3️⃣ To promote student participation in national and local scientific and technological activities, science fairs and competitions, and other appropriate measures.
    4️⃣ To recognize excellence in science and technology through the presentation of awards.
    5️⃣ To disseminate information through the publication of topical conference proceedings, monographs, video tapes, and recommended practices.
    6️⃣ To cooperate with other societies to advance common goals fostering the growth and development of intellectual resources in science and engineering disciplines.

  • AVS 72 · Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (EL) – Call for Abstracts

    Dear colleagues,

    In collaboration with the North American Ellipsometry Association,
    the AVS 72 · EL – Call for Abstracts is now open.

    American Vacuum Society (AVS) 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition
    Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (EL) Technical Group

    📢 Submit your abstract before May 18, 2026, and select EL sessions!
    Please circulate this AVS 72 · EL – Call for Abstracts with your professional networks!

    🧑‍🏫 EL1:  Spectroscopic Ellipsometry  (Oral Session)
    🧑‍🏫 EL2:  In-Situ Ellipsometry for Atomic Scale Processing  (Oral Session)
    This session will be part of the Atomic Scale Processing (AP) Mini Symposium, in collaboration with the Thin Film (TF), Plasma Science & Technology (PS), Electronics Materials & Photonics (EM) Divisions, and Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (EL) Technical Group.
    📃 EL3:  Spectroscopic Ellipsometry  (Poster Session)

    The Program of the Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (EL) Technical Group covers ellipsometry as an optical, polarization-resolved metrology technique to study & understand materials, thin films, and interface systems across fabrication, characterization, and application-driven research. Abstracts must emphasize how ellipsometry provides quantitative access to optical, electronic, and/or structural properties or reveals direct connections between optical response, material growth, and/or functional performance. Highlights include advances in ellipsometry instrumentation & analysis methods that improve sensitivity or offer novel insights across a range of studies, including atomic-scale thin-film evolution, interface processes, photochromic transitions, complex anisotropic systems, or optical chirality of spatially heterogeneous nanostructures. The EL Program will further encompass real-time growth monitoring, detailed optical modeling, emerging application spaces, etc., to reflect the evolving role of ellipsometry as an enabling platform for modern materials science & engineering.

    We look forward to seeing you November 8-13, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

    Best regards,
    UFUK, Andy, Nik, Mathias, Marcel
    AVS 72 · EL Program Committee

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