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Student Member: Regularly enrolled, full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester and engaged in a course of study for a future in plastics. Student members receive a discounted dues rate. |
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Senior Member: After a minimum of two years continuous membership and at least 12 credits (combination of work and education experience) you are eligible for an upgrade to Senior member. Please note: Lapsed members forfeit their Senior Member status and can request an upgrade once two years of continuous membership have been completed. |
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Emeritus Status: A member of the Society who has accumulated at least twenty years of membership and is either (1) over the age of sixty-two and retired, or (2) is over the age of seventy. This grade receives a discounted membership along with full member benefits upon request and approval. Emeritus Status is combined with the grade prior to Emeritus eligibility to determine member grade. For example: The member grade for a Senior Member eligible for Emeritus status will be Senior Member Emeritus. |
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Honored Service Member: This grade is reserved for those Society members who have demonstrated long time outstanding service and support to the Society and its goals. Requires a minimum of six years continuous membership and 18 experience credits (You must be nominated for this grade and an additional application process is required) |
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Fellow of the Society: This grade is reserved for those Society members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of plastics. Requires a minimum of six years continuous membership and 18 experience credits. (You must be nominated for this grade and an additional application process is required) |
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Distinguished Member: SPE Past President or SPE member with distinguished contributions to plastics; elected by Past Presidents. Complimentary Dues. |
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Education Credits are comprised of the following:
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6 credits |
PhD - Science, Chemistry, Tooling, Engineering |
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5 credits |
Masters- Science, Chemistry, Tooling, Engineering |
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4 credits |
BS - Science, Chemistry, Tooling, Engineering |
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3 credits |
Associates - Science, Chemistry, Tooling, Engineering |
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2 credits |
PhD, Masters, or BS in anything other than plastics related fields |
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1 credit |
Associates in anything other than plastics related fields |
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Work Credits are comprised of the following: |
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1 credit |
A credit is given for each year spent working 100% in the plastics profession. |
