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
June 10, 2024
After seven years of leading the Washington State Academy of Sciences through unprecedented growth, Gerardi Riordan is stepping down as Executive Director in November.
May 12, 2024
2024 AJAS Delegate Kosha Upadhyay is one of 5 students from Washington State selected as a presidential scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
April 29, 2024
11 high school students from across Washington State along with roughly 110 of the nation’s most promising scientists from 21 other states, were recognized for their outstanding scientific research.
