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Revision as of 12:01, 18 February 2025
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is an American non-profit organization. NAS is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, along with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
History
The National Academy of Sciences was established by an Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 3, 1863. The mandate of the NAS is to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science or art".
Membership
Membership in the NAS is one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive. Members are elected by their peers for outstanding contributions to research. As of 2020, there are approximately 2,400 active members and 500 foreign associates.
Activities
The National Academy of Sciences conducts a wide range of activities and programs. These include providing independent, science-based advice on critical issues affecting the nation, recognizing outstanding achievements in science, and promoting the use of science for the benefit of society.
See also
- List of members of the National Academy of Sciences
- National Research Council (United States)
- National Academy of Sciences Building
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