WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Cause Area
- Board Development
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
Location
1200 NEW YORK AVE NWSuite 455WASHINGTON, DC 20005 United StatesWebsite:
https://www.washacadsci.org/Organization Information
Mission Statement
The objectives of the Washington Academy of Sciences (hereinafter called the Academy) shall be: (a) to stimulate interest in the sciences, both pure and applied; and (b) to promote their advancement and the development of their philosophical aspects by the Academy membership and through cooperative action by the Affiliated Societies.
Description
The objectives of the Academy may be attained by, but are not limited to: (a) publishing a periodical, occasional scientific monographs and such other books or pamphlets as may be deemed desirable; (b) conducting public lectures of broad scope and interest in the fields of science; (c) sponsoring a Washington Junior Academy of Sciences (WJAS); (d) promoting science education and a professional interest in science; (e) accepting or making grants of funds to aid special research projects; (f) convening symposia, both formal and informal, on any aspects of science; (g) calling scientific conferences; (h) organizing or assisting in scientific assemblies or bodies; (I) cooperating with other academies and scientific organizations; (j) awarding prizes and citations for special merit in science; (k) maintaining an office to aid in carrying out the objectives of the Academy.
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