The Materials Research Society is a non-profit organization which brings together scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government, academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and development of new materials of technological importance. Paper Industry Management Association PIMA is the premier association for management professionals in the paper and pulp industry. Our purpose is to contribute to the strength of the international pulp and paper community by providing the means for our members to address relevant industry issues and to develop their management and leadership skills. Its members constitute scientists employed in industry, government and university laboratories. The mission of this division is to promote the exchange of information among academic and industrial researchers regarding technology utilizing life-based systems to produce useful products and services.
Most members teach and conduct research at colleges and universities.
Others conduct research in various government laboratories, nonprofit research institutions and industry. The life sciences research community is a uniquely vital component of our society. Those dedicated to gaining an understanding of fundamental biological processes appreciate its profundity and, along with the casual observer, are aware of its value to an improved quality of life. Bio Online exists to create a distributed on-line community of scientists, professionals, businesses and organizations supporting the life sciences for the purpose of facilitating communications and disseminating information within that community. Opening channels of information can only benefit those who strive to contribute to these endeavors and we are very pleased to have an opportunity to participate.