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Undergraduate students can apply for up to $3,000 to support research projects, supplies, stipends, and limited travel.

Apply by December 1, 2026: bit.ly/3VPzj6H

The Burton Medals recognize exceptional achievement in both the Biological and Physical Sciences by scientists within 15 years of earning their doctoral degree.

Submit nominations by October 31, 2026: form.jotform.com/231943870942160

The Hildegard H. Crowley Award honors individuals whose technical contributions, service, or development of new techniques have made a meaningful impact on the field.

Nominations are due October 31, 2026: form.jotform.com/231943870942160

The 2027 MSA Strategic Initiatives program is now open, offering funding for innovative projects that advance the science and practice of microscopy while strengthening the microscopy community.

Applications close November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET: bit.ly/4gJn6IT

The George Palade Award honors researchers whose work is advancing the field during the first stages of their careers.

Nominations are open through October 31, 2026: form.jotform.com/231943870942160

The Albert Crewe Award recognizes early career scientists whose research and discoveries are advancing microscopy and microanalysis in the physical sciences.

Nominations close October 31, 2026: form.jotform.com/231943870942160

The 2027 MSA Strategic Initiatives program is now open, offering funding for innovative projects that advance the science and practice of microscopy while strengthening the microscopy community.

Applications close November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET: bit.ly/4gJn6IT

Happy #NationalFungiDay!

Check out this fascinating image of fungus growing on a butterfly wing, submitted by Vijayasankar Raman of the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS.
Discoveries like this are why we love #microscopy.

The Morton D. Maser Distinguished Service Award honors an MSA member whose sustained volunteer service has strengthened the Society and supported its mission over time.

Nominations close October 31, 2026: bit.ly/4AEpLLI

The Chuck Fiori Award recognizes technologists in the physical sciences whose contributions, expertise, and technical advancements have strengthened the field.

Deadline: October 31, 2026: bit.ly/4AEpLLI

#Microscopy #Microanalysis #MSAAwards

The Distinguished Scientist Awards recognize preeminent senior scientists in the Biological and Physical Sciences whose long-standing achievements have made a lasting impact on the field.

Nominations close October 31, 2026.
Submit your nomination today: bit.ly/4AEpLLI

Help recognize individuals whose sustained contributions have advanced #microscopy and #microanalysis and strengthened our scientific community.

Deadline to submit nominations: October 31, 2026.

Submit your nomination today: form.jotform.com/231704769810055
#MSAFellows #MSAAwards

Celebrate excellence in #microscopy and #microanalysis by recognizing the individuals whose achievements, innovation, and service continue to advance our field.

Nominations are now open for MSA's Major Society Awards: microscopy.org/society-awards…
Deadline: October 31, 2026

Four LAS societies will host their annual fall meetings this October, bringing the microscopy community together across the country.

Interested in attending? Visit the MSA Events page for meeting details and additional information: bit.ly/4ds0Sc6

What could your idea do for the future of microscopy?
The 2027 MSA Strategic Initiatives program is now open.

Applications close November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4gJn6IT

We've finally got all the professional photos back from M&M 2026, and we're excited to share them with you! Check out the MSA Flickr to access the full album today, and be sure to tag us when sharing your favorite conference highlights.

Link to album: bit.ly/4hV6FKC

The imaging community is coming together this September!
Join BINA at I2KxBINA2026 in Madison, WI & Integrative Structural Biology: Bridging Fields, Techniques, and Scales in Breckenridge, CO.

For more information visit MSA Events: microscopy.org/Events
#Microscopy #BioImaging

Who inspires you in microscopy?

Nominations are now open for the MSA Fellows Class of 2027 and MSA Society Awards.

Submit your nominations by October 31, 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination: microscopy.org/society-awards…

M&M 2026 has been showcasing the latest advances in microscopy and microanalysis.

Attendees have spent the week diving into cutting-edge research, collaboration, and discovery in Milwaukee.

#MM2026 #Microscopy #Microanalysis

M&M 2026 has already been a hit, and it's only just begun. The first days of our annual conference brought together the MSA Council, the Annual Pre-Meeting Congress, and Sunday Short Courses before attendees gathered at the Welcome Reception to officially launch an exciting week.