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WSAS members named to Highly Cited Researchers 2023 List
16 members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences are among the most influential researchers in the world, according to the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate.
2023 Annual Report: Advancing WSAS Strategic Priorities
In 2022, the Washington State Academy of Sciences’ Board of Directors set forth five strategic priorities to strengthen the Academy and enhance our ability to fulfill our mission of ‘Science in the service of Washington State’. Over the past year we have made significant progress in advancing these priorities. Check out our Annual Report to learn more.
Sustainable Aviation in Washington State: Connecting Policy, Technology, Infrastructure and Workforce Development Needs
The 16th Annual Symposium of the Washington State Academy of Sciences featured a topic of critical importance to both Washington State and the world: sustainable aviation. View the Symposium Proceedings to learn more about the innovations and issues around decarbonizing the aviation ecosystem in Washington State.
WSAS awarded grant from the National Conference of State Legislatures to plan a WA State S&T Policy Fellowship program
WSAS received $100k in funding from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) to support the planning of a science policy fellowship program in Washington state. Over the next year, WSAS will work collaboratively with legislators and other stakeholders to design a nonpartisan fellowship program that meets the needs of legislators in Washington state.
WSAS selects 11 students to serve as WA State delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science
These eleven students, WSAS’ largest delegation ever, were selected based on original STEM research they conducted while in high school. The American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) is a honorific society, the only one of its kind in the U.S., that both celebrates student success and encourages talented, emerging scientists to pursue careers in STEM fields.
WA stakeholders share experiences from the frontlines to inform National Academies report
WSAS held joint meeting with National Academies on wastewater-based infectious disease surveillance.
A resilient transportation system in WA State is possible, still much to do
Summary of roundtable discussion hosted by the WSAS includes a request for cross-sector collaboration, and public engagement to leverage potential and overcome obstacles.
WSAS announces new members, leadership on board of directors
Current board members Allison Campbell elected as president-elect and Doug Call takes on secretary; Susmita Bose and Terry McElwain to join board.
New members elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
29 new members recognized for their scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the academy for the benefit of Washington State.
New WSAS Officers and Board Members Elected
July 15, 2022Click Here to View this Press Release as a PDF: 2022 New Board Press ReleaseThe Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) is pleased to announce the results of its [...]
25 New Members Elected to WSAS
July 15, 2022 Click Here to View this Press Release as a PDF: 2022 New Member Press Release The Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) is pleased to announce 25 new [...]
WSAS Executive Director featured in weekly science podcast
Donna Gerardi Riordan, executive director of the Washington State Academy of Sciences, was featured on today’s episode of “When Science Speaks.” This weekly podcast, hosted by Mark Bayer, takes deep [...]