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by Paul M. D. Foster, 2016–2017 Membership Committee Council Contact

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is proud to recognize our new and upgrading members in 2016! There are many benefits to your new SOT membership. Is it time for you to upgrade your membership level? Consider upgrading your membership to the appropriate level using the online application.

Being a member at any level provides distinction and recognition among your peers, as well as members-only access to the SOT website, ToXchange (the online member network), the SOT Job Bank, and Mentor Match. As a member, you receive discounted registration for the SOT Annual Meeting and a reduced rate for the Toxicological Sciences journal. You also are eligible for many prestigious awards, grants, and fellowships offered by SOT and its Endowment Fund, Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections.

As a Student Member, you are encouraged to participate in the Graduate Student Leadership Committee (GSLC). The GSLC regularly disseminates information about internships, awards, fellowships, and career tips. You are eligible to serve as a student representative for a Regional Chapter, Specialty Section, Special Interest Group, or SOT Committee.

As a Postdoctoral Member, you are included in the Postdoctoral Assembly, which is a great resource for scientific growth, networking, and career advancement. You are eligible to serve as a postdoctoral representative for a Regional Chapter, Specialty Section, Special Interest Group, or SOT Committee.

As an Associate Member, you are eligible for leadership opportunities on many of SOT’s appointed committees that foster the development of the strategic initiatives of the Society. You also are eligible to serve in the President or Treasurer chain of a Regional Chapter, Special Interest Group, or Specialty Section, and you may chair sessions at the SOT Annual Meeting.

As a Full Member, you have all the membership benefits of an Associate Member plus increased opportunity to help shape the future and direction of the Society. You are eligible to hold leadership positions including elected membership on the SOT Council. You also receive voting privileges and the ability to sponsor applicants for SOT membership at the Full and Associate levels.

 A special thank you to all the Full members who sponsored new Full and Associate members, as well as to the research advisors and mentors who sponsored new Graduate Student and Postdoctoral members this year. Your sponsorship is a key factor in building and sustaining a strong and vibrant society. Thank you!

For more information, please contact SOT Membership Services at sothq@toxicology.org or 703.438.3115 x1607.

The SOT proudly welcomes new members to the Society in 2016 and congratulates those members who have upgraded their membership to a new level through December 2016. These new and upgraded members are below.