As of 2023, Student Memberships are now free. Join now >
This student award, supported by contributions from the Eurofins Foundation, encourages student researchers who are advancing basic or applied science in analytical or molecular testing for food safety, food security, food defense, food authenticity, or health and environmental protection. Learn more >
This student scholarship, supported by contributions from Herbalife, encourages student researchers who are advancing analytical or molecular (DNA) testing. Learn more >
18 AOAC Sections connect analytical communities in the U.S. and worldwide, representing four continents and more than 100 countries.
Sections provide opportunities for participants to share information, build professional contacts, expand leadership skills, and gain practical management experience. Each AOAC Section hosts at least one networking event each year, featuring technical presentations and discussions by leading local and national experts.
Getting involved in your Regional Section provides opportunities for local networking and mentorship experiences. Learn more >
Hosted each year at the AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition, this face-to-face orientation with AOAC leadership allows you to learn more about AOAC and the Annual Meeting. Topics include:
AOAC’s volunteer communities allow stakeholders to share ideas and stay abreast of the latest developments in their area of interest. Communities include Food Allergens, Agricultural Materials, Microbiology, Pesticides, and more. Learn more >
This contest encourages first-time AOAC Annual Meeting attendees to showcase their analytical work. The AOAC Technical Programming Council appoints a panel of judges to evaluate posters on content, oral delivery, discussion with presenters, and overall formatting.
The top five posters among first-time attendees are awarded plaques, recognized at the Annual Meeting, and published in an issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM).
