The divisions sponsor technical meetings, publish proceedings of meetings, sponsor short courses, present awards, and engage in cosponsorship activities with other TMS divisions and other professional societies. For a clear view of the division and technical committee structure, view the TMS Technical Organization Chart or visit the Committee Home Pages . Student members comprise approximately one-quarter of TMS's membership and are encouraged to take an active role in society activities. TMS has student chapters throughout the world, guided by advisors who work closely with TMS and the Student Affairs Committee to integrate the activities of the chapter. Students have access to a variety of scholarships through TMS and can compete in a number of society-sponsored contests.
Students also receive drastic discounts on registration fees at TMS meetings and on publications.
To further address the needs of young people, TMS has formed the Young Leaders Committee . The committee is open to TMS members under the age of 35 and promotes the influx of young professionals into all aspects of the society, from technical committees to the Board of Directors. In addition to four days of technical programming, these meetings feature luncheons and dinners, short courses, award presentations, exhibitions, and myriad networking opportunities. Society members attend these conferences at significantly reduced rates. TMS publishes an average of 30 new proceedings volumes containing papers presented at society-sponsored meetings.