Microscopy Society of America
| Abbreviation | MSA |
|---|---|
| Established | November 1942 |
| Founder | G. L. Clark |
| Founded at | Chicago, Illinois |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Registration no. | 11-6042333 |
| Legal status | Research institute |
| Purpose | Provides microanalytical facilities for studies within the sciences |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 42°31′26″N 71°02′29″W / 42.5239°N 71.0413°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
President | Grant Jensen |
Main organ | Committee |
| Affiliations | American Institute of Physics |
| R.O.R. Id | 02vdmpp49 |
| Revenue | $2.64 million (2023) |
| Expenses | $2.36 million (2023) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Electron Microscope Society of America |
The Microscopy Society of America (MSA), founded in 1942 as The Electron Microscope Society of America, is a non-profit organization that provides microanalytical facilities for studies within the sciences. Currently, there are approximately 3000 members. The society holds an annual meeting, which is usually held in the beginning of August. It has 30 local affiliates across the United States. The society has a program for examining and certifying technologists of electron microscopes. The organization produces two journals: Microscopy Today, and Microscopy and Microanalysis. As of 2025, the President is Grant Jensen.