Science Advancement & Research Organizations
On this page, you'll find organizations dedicated to the advancement of science and science literacy research.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
About: “The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." The world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through its Science family of journals, AAAS has individual members in more than 91 countries around the globe. Membership is open to anyone who shares our goals and belief that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can help solve many of the challenges the world faces today.”
More: AAAS work involves science education (Project 2061) and public understanding and engagement with science (Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science).
National Academies of Science, Engineering, & Medicine
https://www.nationalacademies.org/
About: “The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. The work of the private, nonprofit National Academies is grounded in the expertise of our three honorific societies — the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Most of this work is conducted through seven major program areas of the National Academies.”
More: A NASEM committee wrote the 2016 examination of Science Literacy that reviewed the history of the term, how it has traditionally been used, and proposed new ways of conceiving of science literacy (community approach, in particular).
The Science and Entertainment Exchange (project of the National Academy of Sciences)
http://scienceandentertainmentexchange.org/
About: “The Science & Entertainment Exchange (The Exchange) is a program of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that connects entertainment industry professionals with top scientists and engineers to create a synergy between accurate science and engaging storylines in both film and TV programming. From a quick fact check to a special briefing, The Exchange provides quick and easy access to experts from all the scientific disciplines. The goal of The Exchange is to use the vehicle of popular entertainment media to deliver sometimes subtle, but nevertheless powerful, messages about science.”
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
About: “The Academy is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges.” And “The Academy's elected members join with other experts in cross-disciplinary efforts to produce reflective, independent, and pragmatic studies that inform public policy and advance the public good.”
