The Society of Rheology is an American professional society formed in December, 1929 to represent scientists and technologists working in the field of rheology, the science of the deformation and flow of matter.
[2] Current membership is of the order of 1700 and meetings are held at least annually to discuss topics of common interest.
The Society publishes scientific and technical papers in the field of rheology in its own Journal of Rheology and presents a number of annual awards to acknowledge and encourage successful research.
It was initially established in 1957 as an annual publication entitled the Transactions of The Society of Rheology.
The Bingham Medal is awarded annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of rheology.