Short information about Cryogenic Society of America

Purpose - Objectives

The purpose and objectives of the Cryogenic Society of America are to:

• encourage the dissemination of information concerning low temperature processes and techniques
• bring together those in all disciplines concerned with the applications of low temperature technology
• promote research and development of low temperature processes by meetings, professional contacts, papers, reports and publications
• increase public awareness of the usefulness of cryogenic technology

History

CSA was formed in 1964 and derived most of its initial members from the aerospace industry. However, the membership is now diversified to include engineers, physicists, other scientists, sales representatives, technicians, all levels of management, systems designers and operators and a host of other occupations... with a wide range of academic degrees and from more than 12 countries. In 1971, the Helium Society was incorporated into CSA.

Membership Benefits

• Local Meetings- Timely programs of current interest. Personal interaction with CSA members and others involved with cryogenics at the local level. Increased knowledge of the many aspects of the field through networking with peers. Tours of cryogenic installations and research laboratories.
• CSA Publications- Quarterly newsletter, COLD FACTS, to all members. Opportunity to publish articles, letters to the editor, free position wanted ads.
• University Cooperation Program with universities in chapter areas. National and international meetings present papers, exhibits; meet and exchange information with people involved with cryogenics on the national and international level.

Scope

CSA members are interested in all areas of cryogenics - from basic research to direct applications. Some of our members' interests are: