2026 Honorary & Emeritus Membership Award Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the Honorary Membership Award and Emeritus Membership Award.
2026 SAS Honorary Membership Award Recipients
The Honorary Membership Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy in recognition of significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy over a lifetime of work. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 recipients.
In case you missed it, don't forget to check out the March 2026 issue of the SAS Newsletter!
Did you know? Past issues of newsletters can be viewed here.
Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:00 pm ET
Register to Attend!
We are thrilled to host the Fourth Annual Slam Event on Thursday, April 9 at 12:00 pm ET. Speakers, titles and abstracts are locked-in and details will be forthcoming. The event will be a wonderful opportunity for our Student & Early Career Presenters to share a brief 3 minute talk with you about their research. We would love for you to attend to see what the next generation of leaders has been up to!
2026 Fellow Award Recipients
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 SAS Fellow Award Recipients have been selected. The Fellows award was established to recognize individual members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science, the profession, and the Society. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Fellow Recipients.
The First Winner of the Peter Griffiths Award Is Announced!
The Peter Griffiths Award is named in honor of legendary Society for Applied Spectroscopy member, SAS President, and long serving Editor-in-Chief and Editor of Applied Spectroscopy, Professor Peter Griffiths. This annual award, consisting of a monetary honorarium, a plaque, and an SAS membership, is presented to the authors of the best paper published annually in Applied Spectroscopy Practica. Financial support from the Shimadzu Corporation, Peter Griffiths, and others will ensure the award’s longevity within the suite of impactful Society for Applied Spectroscopy awards for many years to come.
Dear SAS Members,
We are thrilled to announce applications for the 2026 Barbara Stull Graduate Student Award and the 2026 Undergraduate Award are now open through March 31, 2026. We encourage all eligible student to apply.
SAS Members,
Do you want to be featured in the SAS newsletter? The Early Career Interest Group (ECIG) member of the month is a fun and informal way for members to get to know one another beyond research papers and conference presentations. Participation is open to all career stages, not just early career!
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to the office for the survey link at [email protected].
Questions include:
Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 12 pm noon EST
