New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists | |
| Abbreviation | NZAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1941 |
| Legal status | non-profit incorporated society, charitable organisation |
| Purpose | to promote science |
| Location |
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| Website | https://scientists.org.nz/ |
Formerly called | New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers |
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a professional body for scientists in New Zealand. It was founded in 1941 as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers, and renamed in 1954.[1] It differs from the Royal Society of New Zealand in being an independent non-profit incorporated society and registered charity,[2][3] rather than being constituted by an Act of Parliament.[4] While not being entirely non-political,[5] the Association focuses on policy and social responsibility aspects of science.[6]
History
1941 – Formed as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers[7][8]
1942 – Registered as an incorporated society in New Zealand[9]
1954 – Name changed to the New Zealand Association of Scientists[7]
Journal
The Association publishes a peer reviewed journal the New Zealand Science Review which is a "a forum for the exchange of views on science and science policy issues."[10]
Awards
The Association awards several annual awards to celebrate long-term fundamental science that has had significant value for New Zealand:[11]
- Marsden Medal for a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause or profession of science.
- Hill Tinsley Medal (renamed in 2016, previously the Research medal)[12] for outstanding fundamental or applied research in the physical, natural or social sciences published by a scientist or scientists within 15 years of their PhD.
- Shorland Medal for recognition of major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society.
- Cranwell Medal (formerly known as the Science Communicator Medal) made to a practising scientist for excellence in communicating science to the general public in any area of science or technology.
Notable Past Presidents
References
- ^ Gregory, Geoff (2013). "Not to be forgotten: New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers" (PDF). New Zealand Science Review. 70 (1). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "About". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "New Zealand Association Of Scientists Incorporated". The Charities Commission. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ "Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 No 2 (as at 15 July 1997), Private Act". New Zealand Legislation. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ Mapp, Wayne (21 October 2010). "New Zealand Association of Scientists Annual Conference: Opening Address". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
- ^ "Science, Technology, & Human Values". 4. 1979: 11–16. JSTOR 688828.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b Gregory, G. (2017-04-03). "Service to science: history of the New Zealand Association of Scientists". Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 47 (2): 175–180. doi:10.1080/03036758.2017.1291435. ISSN 0303-6758.
- ^ "Scientific Workers Association Approved". Evening Post. Vol. CXXXII, no. 147. 1941-12-18. p. 14.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "New Zealand Association of Scientists Incorporated". New Zealand Business Number. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "New Zealand Science Review". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "New Zealand Association of Scientists awards". Scoop. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Beatrice Hill Tinsley Medal". RNZ. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2020-04-17.