Virginia Academy of Science
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[edit] Purpose
The Academy's purpose is "to establish and maintain an association of persons and organizations interested in science and scientific research in all of its branches; to solicit financial and other support; to cooperate with educational institutions, industries, and state agencies in fostering an interest in scientific matters, in promoting scientific investigations and in spreading knowledge of the sciences; to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of papers on scientific subjects and facilities for their publication; to provide opportunities for the cooperation and fellowship among its members; and generally, in doing these things, to benefit not only its own members, but to promote the civic, agricultural, academic, industrial, and commercial welfare of the people of Virginia." [1]
[edit] Affiliations
The VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE is affiliated with
- The American Association for the Advancement of Science
- The National Association of Academies of Science
- The American Junior Academy of Science
[edit] Actions
- publishes The Virginia Journal of Science
- established the Virginia State Park Service
- established the Virginia Institute for Scientific Research, regarded by many as a precursor to the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology
- The Science Museum of Virginia was founded due to their effort to establish a statewide network of science museums
[edit] External links
Lloyd C. Bird was a fellow of Virginia Academy of Science.
