The information we really need to gather initially is to find out what researchers need and desire in a professional society. In addition, we [ISA Members] can take advantage of our existing contacts in the R&D community to help gather this information.

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A professional society that has strong ties to both the industrial and research communities would be invaluable. Enhancing the R&D contribution to ISA would enhance benefits to all ISA Members. This could help make ISA more competitive as a professional society as the economy continues to struggle.

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