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.

Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 12 pm noon EST

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: