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." [1]

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.

External links

• Virginia Academy of Science webpage