American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN), 501(c)(3): Since 1997 AAHN is a nonprofit educational and professional organization of 450 members, many of whom are academeans who teach nursing history within a nursing curriculum and others who simply have an interest in nursing history. Many also conduct research and publish findings. They hold a fall annual conference and publish a professional journal, newsletter, and provide funding to support nursing history research. Website: www.aahn.org

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), 501(c)(6): Since 1984
AAPB is an international professional society of 1,600 members from several disciplines, primarily psychology. AAPB provides a quarterly membership magazine, a professional peer-reviewed journal, an annual meeting with 500 attendees and 40 individual continuing education programs, intensive summer and fall workshops and an active website. Electronic submission and review of all papers is used. Website: www.aapb.org

Foundation for Education and Research in Biofeedback and Related Sciences (FERB), 501 (c)(3): Since 1992
The Foundation promotes and supports education, research, special papers and publications, scholarships, recognition awards and research in the area of applied psychophysiology.

Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE), 501(c)(6): Since 2005
ACHNE provides a meeting ground for those committed to excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice.  ACHNE was established in 1978 and is run by elected volunteer leaders who guide the organization in providing networking through the quarterly newsletter and membership directory, and providing educational opportunities through publications and the annual Spring Institute. Website: www.achne.org

Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA), 501(c)(6): Since 2006
The Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA) is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of the healthcare internal auditing profession, which includes auditing disciplines such as operational, compliance, clinical/medical, financial and information technology. Website: www.ahia.org

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA), 501(c)(6): Since 1984
BCIA offers a credentialing program for 1,500 health care professionals in biofeedback, based on educational pre-requisites, a validated and peer reviewed blueprint of knowledge and a written examination; provides a searchable website registry of certificants; and offers recertification and accreditation via continuing education. Website: www.bcia.org

Cognitive Science Society (CSS), 501(c)(6): Since 2005
CSS brings together researchers from many fields who hold a common goal: understanding the nature of the human mind. The Society promotes scientific interchange among researchers in disciplines comprising the field of Cognitive Science, including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Education. RC provides partial management services to CSS including database management, membership dues billing, related financial services, and conference registration processing. Website: www.cognitivesciencesociety.org

Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS), 501(c)(3): Since 2003
With more than 1,300 members, MNRS promotes, disseminates, and utilizes nursing research throughout the Midwest. MNRS hosts an annual research conference of over 800 attendees. The conference includes over 200 papers, over 200 posters including student representation and sponsors 27 special-interest groups. MNRS uses an online submission process with peer-reviewed papers. Website: www.mnrs.org

North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), 501(c)(6): Since 1996
NANPA members range from National Geographic photographers to individuals with an interest in nature photography. They hold a four-day annual meeting with 700 attendees, publish a bi-monthly newsletter and offer educational programs. They have a membership of 2,600 individuals. The meeting is technologically challenging to highlight the art and science of members' work. Website: www.nanpa.org

NANPA Foundation, 501(c)(3): Since 1998
The NANPA Foundation exists to provide educational opportunities to advance the awareness and appreciation of nature through photography. Website: http://www.nanpafoundation.org/

Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), 501(c)(3): Since 1993
SSP is comprised of individual and organizational members including publishers, printers, editors, and academics who are interested in the changing dynamics of publishing technology and the communication of science. SSP offers a three-day annual meeting with 400 attendees, a member directory and 18 annual continuing education seminars. Website: www.sspnet.org

Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS), 501(c)(3): Since 2006
SNRS has more than 1,000 members. It promotes, disseminates, and utilizes nursing research throughout the South. SNRS hosts an annual research conference of 500 attendees and nearly 400 paper and poster presentations, sponsors 14 research-interest groups and distributes an electronic newsletter, Southern Connections. SNRS uses an online submission process with peer-review for selection of paper and poster presentations for its annual conference. Website: www.snrs.org