These societies often have student membership organizations and/or rates, advertise professional development opportunities, and sometimes host regional or national events. A few organizations to explore include:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): advancing science, engineering and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people
- American Chemical Society (ACS): improve the world through the transforming power of chemistry
- American Geophysical Union (AGU): advancing Earth and space science
- American Mathematical Society (AMS): advancing research, creating connections
- American Physical Society (APS): working to advance the knowledge of physics
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM): advancing science, promoting microbiology
- Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP): elevating human performance and wellbeing
- Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM): increasing the presence and visibility of women in the mathematical sciences