NCAS Mission Statement
Our Mission
The North Carolina Academy of Science promotes public appreciation of science, science education, scientific research and a meaningful role for science in public policy.
Our Goals
- Promote public
appreciation of science
- Partnership with Science Centers
- Public Lecture Series
- Newsletter: http://www.ncacadsci.org/newsletters.html
- Promote science education
- NCAS Webpage: http://www.ncacadsci.org/
- Academic Lecture Series: http://www.ncacadsci.org/ResearchGrants.html
- NCAS Publications: Journal, Educational Publications
- Student Academy - Middle & High School: http://www.ncacadsci.org/ncsas/
- Promote scientific research
- Yarbrough and Bryden Research Grants: http://www.ncacadsci.org/ResearchGrants.html
- CANCAS Undergraduate Research Workshop: http://www.ncacadsci.org/cancas/Opportunities/DoingResearch.htm
- Presentation Opportunities at Annual Meetings: http://www.ncacadsci.org/upcomingevents.html
- Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science: http://www.ncacadsci.org/journal.html
- Promote science in public policy
- Symposia
- News Releases
- Position Statements
- Interactions with Public Officials