officially formed on December 19, 1929
We were one of the five founding members of the American Institute of Physics, and a member of The International Committee on Rheology , which organizes the International Congress on Rheology, held every four years. We are also affiliated with the U.S. National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics .
We have held Meetings of The Society annually since our inception and have sponsored publication of technical and scientific papers in this field in various journals, currently in our own Journal of Rheology .
Many physicists, chemists, engineers, biologists and mathematicians find a common meeting ground in the Society’s meetings and publications. Our membership represents a wide spectrum of individuals from academic, industrial, and governmental institutions whose activities include both phenomenological and molecular theories, instrumentation, the study of many types of materials such as polymers, metals, petroleum products, rubber, paint, printing ink, ceramics and glass, foods, biological materials, floor preparations and cosmetics, and a wide range of practical applications.
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It is an honor and a privilege to serve you as President of SOR. I am deeply proud to do my part for this Society; my pride stems not only from SOR’s unyielding commitment to its technical mission but equally from the warm, welcoming, and supportive nature of its members. I am especially grateful for the continuous flow of generosity from Society members as you volunteer time and bring ideas and energy to initiatives that advance rheological science. I am working hard to make sure that your efforts are amplified and multiplied for the greater good through our partnership with AIP and its member societies, as well as with the global network of rheologists. As we approach SOR’s Centennial, we have a great deal to look back on with pride as we celebrate the legacy of the Society. And I can’t stress enough that with a wonderfully supportive and vibrant membership, the future is bright for SOR.
SOR President
Our Mission Statement
adopted by the SoR Executive Committee, 10 June 2017
The mission of The Society of Rheology is to expand the knowledge and practice of rheology through education, partnership and collaboration with associated fields, industries, and organizations, as well as to disseminate to diverse communities what rheology is, and how it impacts humanity and the world. To achieve this mission, The Society of Rheology is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among all of our members, as well as more broadly throughout the field of rheological sciences and practice of rheology. Through our actions, we strive to value and respect all individuals, regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, physical appearance and ability, socioeconomic background, region, and immigrant, military, or veteran status. This value and respect is also not contingent on discipline, employment sector or educational status. The Society of Rheology also seeks to understand and remove barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, as well as obstacles to professional growth and advancement of our membership.
Approved by the SoR Executive Committee, 21 June 2020