National Academy of Sciences
The
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a
United
States government established corporation supporting scientific
research. Its official journal is the
Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences. As its name suggests,
it is the
national
academy recognised by corresponding bodies in other countries
for negotiations over research collaboration.
- private, non-profit, self-perpetuating "society of distinguished
scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research,
dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and
to their use for the general welfare"
- has a mandate that requires it to advise the US government
on scientific and technical matters
- charter granted by Congress
in 1863
- membership is approximately 1,900 members and 300 foreign
associates -- more than 170 have won Nobel
Prizes
- election to academy is in recognition of achievements
in original research -- considered one of the highest honors
that can be accorded a scientist or engineer
The umbrella group of
United
States National Academies, in addition to the National Academy
of Sciences, also includes
Awards
The Academy presents a number of different
awards:
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