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 Academy received a grant from the National Conference of State Legislatures to support the planning of a science policy fellowship program in Washington State.
The Academy conducts an annual review of nominations to the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) Science Panel, followed by submission of recommendations to PSP’s Leadership Council.
September 30, 2024
WSAS convened folks from universities, government agencies and industry at our 17th Annual Symposium - AI for Washington State: Using Artificial Intelligence to explore, discover and understand - to discuss how they are using AI to address daunting challenges in climate and wildfires, agriculture and health as well as the implications for AI policy and regulations.
August 1, 2024
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.
August 1, 2024
WSAS members elected Jonathan Yoder to serve as Treasurer; Nathan Baker, Brian French, and Kristi Morgansen to join the board and re-elected Susmita Bose to the board.
