Founded in 1932, the Mycological Society of America is a group of mycologists, students of the Fungi, mycologues, mycophiles, fungal biologists, and all persons with a personal or professional interest in fungi are cordially invited to apply for membership in the Society. Although historically home to members primarily from the United States and Canada, MSA now encompasses a growing community that includes mycologists from Mexico, Central and South America, as well as many other countries worldwide. The Society has members from more than 50 nations, representing academic, industrial, medical, governmental, and amateur backgrounds.
The purpose of the Society is to promote and advance the science of mycology and to foster and encourage research and education in mycology in all its aspects. Members of the MSA meet annually to exchange information and build understanding of fungi
