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The Microscopy Society of America (MSA) Student Council (StC) is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2019-2020 StC Executive Officer Positions.

The MSA Student Council leadership is seeking nominations for the following officer positions for the 2019-2020 academic year:

• President-Elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Becoming a StC officer provides a rare opportunity to contribute to the direction of an innovative and unique student association. StC leadership service is a chance to gain skills and experience, develop personally and professionally, make new and enduring connections, and collaborate with motivated professionals and students in your field. Being a StC officer allows you to be on the forefront of MSA student program development and activities. Consider getting involved in StC – We need you to help our community grow!

MSA StC provides a platform for students, postdocs, and early career professionals to network, share experiences, discuss research, and simply get involved with the most dynamic group of young professionals that microscopy and microanalysis has to offer. StC leadership represents the student members of the StC, and plans student oriented activities and events, including the PMCx60. StC works closely with the MSA Executive Council to provide insight into the needs and wishes of MSA student members.

StC officers serve in their positions for a total of one year, with the exception of President Elect (one year as President Elect, one as President, one as Past President).

For more information concerning the responsibilities associated with these positions, the link to the position descriptions may be found at: https://www.microscopy.org/students/responsibilities.cfm.

Please take the duration of these commitments into consideration as you read through the StC leadership role descriptions.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a student (undergraduate/graduate) at an accredited institution
• Hold an active membership in MSA, MSA/MAS
• Be willing to accept a leadership role for the full term
• Have time to dedicate to fulfilling their responsibilities

Help MSA StC by nominating a colleague or yourself for the for the positions of President Elect, Treasurer, or Secretary. The Call for Nominations closes on April 30, 2019 and the elections will occur by electronic ballot to all current MSA student members during the month of June.

The nomination form can be found at:  https://www.microscopy.org/students/responsibilities.cfm.

New officers take office at the conclusion of M&M 2019 (Portland).

Please note: President-Elect candidates must review position descriptions for all three positions: PE, P, PP