In addition to the benefits offered by ISA national membership (see below for more details), the Boston Section provides members with these benefits:

• Five local, members-only events every year, which include informative presentations, plant tours, and other informative, enjoyable meetings. 
• Each year, the Scholoarship Awards Program awards $500 scholarships to qualifying candidates and one to a college.
• The Annual Golf Outing is each year's major fundraiser, which benefits the Scholarship Awards Program.
• Sponsorship programs for local vendors to reach the membership and advertise their products and services.

ISA provides its members with unparalleled access to technical information, professional development resources, and opportunities to network with other automation professionals. In addition to these unique benefits, membership supports a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancement of the state-of-the-art and recognition of the automation profession.

Technical Information

Free Standards - Receive free unlimited ISA standards. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ISA has published more than 150 standards, recommended practices, and technical reports, through the dedicated efforts of a network of industry experts.

Free Web Seminars - Unlimited free access to a library of over 40 online pre-recorded web seminars covering today’s hottest topics

Technical Library - Access to unlimited downloads of ISA's library of over 2,500 technical papers published at ISA conferences and symposia

InTech Magazine - Free qualified subscription to InTech, the premier monthly magazine for automation professionals

Technical Division Membership - Join a network of automation professionals who share your technical interests. Student Members get two free memberships.

ISA Transactions - Free online access to current and past articles covering the latest advances in the science and engineering of measurement and automation.

Networking Opportunities

ISAJobs.org - Free online listing of your resume when you’re looking for your next career move

Local Section Membership - Network with automation professionals in your local area for meetings, training events, and more

Professional Development

Leadership Opportunities - Develop your leadership skills by participating in ISA’s free online Leadership Development Certificate Program.

Discounts - Take advantage of significant Member discounts on ISA products, training and event registration

Certification and Licensure - Take pride in supporting the Society that recognizes your profession through professional certification programs. ISA offers the Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST), and the Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) programs and supports the development of the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) licensure program.

Mentoring Program - Connect online with, and learn from, experienced professionals and practitioners