Our Value
Many issues facing Washington State — from salmon recovery to the clean energy transition — hinge on science and technology. Effectively addressing these issues requires solid scientific input. WSAS serves as a bridge between scientists and policymakers. We mobilize experts within and beyond the Academy to provide independent, unbiased, evidence-based scientific and engineering assessments on issues that impact the citizens, governments and businesses of Washington State.
AI for Washington State
Using Artificial Intelligence to explore, discover and understand
September 25, 2024 | Seattle, WA
The 17th annual WSAS symposium brought together scientists, industry professionals, policymakers and others to discuss the many opportunities and challenges emerging from this rapidly evolving technology.
A unique resource for Washington state
Modeled after the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
The Washington State Legislature funded the Academy to conduct a study to determine the value of distributed solar and storage in Washington state in order to create recommendations and options for a methodology or methodologies that utility regulators and governing bodies may use after the statutory four percent net metering threshold is met.
The Academy received a grant from the National Conference of State Legislatures to support the planning of a science policy fellowship program in Washington State.
July 17, 2025
New members were elected in recognition of their scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the Academy for the benefit of Washington state.
July 17, 2025
WSAS members elected Doug Call as President-elect; Ljiljana Paša-Tolić as Secretary; Rita Fuchs and David Takeuchi as new board members; and Michael Goodchild and Julie Kmec as returning board members.
April 22, 2025
WSAS Executive Director Melanie Roberts discusses the Academy with Geekwire and shares what keeps her hopeful during this challenging time for the U.S. scientific sector.
