New Zealand Association of Scientists

The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a professional body for scientists in New Zealand. It differs from the Royal Society of New Zealand in being a independent non-profit incorporated society and registered charity,[1][2] rather than being constituted by an Act of Parliament.[3] While not being entirely non-political,[4] the Association focuses on policy and social responsibility aspects of science.[5]

The Association publishes a peer reviewed journal the New Zealand Science Review which is a "forum for the discussion of science policy."[6] The Association awards an annual Marsden Medal for service rendered to the cause or profession of science.

References

  1. ^ "About | www.scientists.org.nz". scientists.org.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.scientists.org.nz/about. Retrieved 27 July 2011. "New Zealand Association of Scientists" 
  2. ^ "New Zealand Association Of Scientists Incorporated". register.charities.govt.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/CharitySummary.aspx?id=e26411a9-2423-dd11-bbf9-0015c5f3da29. Retrieved 27 July 2011. 
  3. ^ "Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 No 2 (as at 15 July 1997), Private Act – New Zealand Legislation". legislation.govt.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/private/1997/0002/latest/DLM117652.html. Retrieved 27 July 2011. 
  4. ^ "New Zealand Association of Scientists Annual Conference: Opening Address". beehive.govt.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/new-zealand-association-scientists-annual-conference-opening-address. Retrieved 27 July 2011. 
  5. ^ JSTOR: Science, Technology, & Human Values, Vol. 4, No. 28 (Summer, 1979), pp. 11-16. 2011 [last update]. JSTOR 688828. 
  6. ^ "Instructions to Authors | www.scientists.org.nz". scientists.org.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.scientists.org.nz/instructions-to-authors. Retrieved 27 July 2011. "NZ Science Review provides a forum for the discussion of science policy."