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Institute of Science and Technology
AbbreviationIST
Formation1948 (2007)
Legal statusprofessional organization
Purposesupport of management and technical staff in science-related employment
Location
  • Kingfisher House, 90 Rockingham Street Sheffield, S1 4EB.
Region served
UK
AffiliationsScience Council
Websiteistonline.org.uk

The Institute of Science and Technology is a UK-based professional organization which is a member of the Science Council and thereby authorized to award the designation Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) and Registered Scientist (RSci). [1]

History

It was formed in 1948 as the Science Technology Association, became the Institute of Science Technology (IST)in 1954 and took its present name in 2007.[2] The IST was formed specifically for science laboratory technicians,[3] and continues to provide specialist qualifications in this area, up to Higher Diploma[4] but has expanded the membership in line with developments in roles in science and technology.

Notable Member

The Chairman, Terry Croft, MBE has been recognised in 2014 as one of the 100 UK Leading Practising Scientists.[5]

References

  1. ^ www.sciencecouncil.org Our Members
  2. ^ istonline.org.uk
  3. ^ istonline.org.uk vocational-qualifications
  4. ^ istonline.org.uk training
  5. ^ www.sciencecouncil.org 100-leading-uk-practising-scientists
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