Virginia Academy of Science
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."
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 Sciences
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
Notable alumni
- Lloyd C. Bird was a fellow of Virginia Academy of Science.
Interesting Facts
- They also have the Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS). This was founded in 1941 and it was named a National Model and ranked among the Top 3 Junior Academies in the U.S. for over 25 Years by the American Junior Academy of Science.
- The Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) serves over 40,000 Junior and Senior High School students every year.
- The VJAS also presents over $75,000 in rewards every year.