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Descriptions provided below are taken from the Web pages of the societies or organizations.
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Acoustical Society of America | Stephen Burnet |
| Since its organization in 1929, the Society has grown steadily in membership and stature. At this time nearly 7000 men and women who work in acoustics throughout the U.S. and abroad belong to this prestigious Society. A variety of fields related to sound are represented. This diversity, along with the opportunities provided for the exchange of knowledge and points of view, has become one of the Society's unique and strongest assets. From the beginning, the Acoustical Society has sought to serve the widespread interests of its members and the acoustics community in all branches of acoustics, both theoretical and applied. The Society is primarily a voluntary organization and attracts the interest, commitment, and service of a large number of professionals. Their contributions in the formation, guidance, administration, and development of the ASA
are largely responsible for its world-wide preeminence
in the field of acoustics. Suite 1NO1 2 Huntington Quadrangle Melville, New York 11747-4502 |
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American Association for the Advancement of Science | Stephen Burnett |
| Michelle Furlong | ||
| The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS, pronounced "Triple-A-S") is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology. AAAS is among the oldest societies in America, having been founded in Philadelphia in 1848. Many of today's most prestigious and influential scientific societies have their historical origins in AAAS. 1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-326-6400 Email: membership@aaas.org. |
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American Association of Physicists in Medicine | John Campbell |
| The purposes of AAPM are to promote the application of physics to medicine and biology, to encourage interest and training in medical physics and related fields, and to prepare and disseminate technical information in medical physics. One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3846 USA Phone: 301-209-3350 Fax: 301-209-0862 Email: strofi@aapm.org. |
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American Association of Physics Teachers | John Campbell |
| Joshua Dyer | ||
| The AAPT provides a forum for the advancement of the educational aspects of physics. In cooperation with the other Societies, the Association promotes the appreciation of physics and emphasizes its place in the general culture. One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3845 USA Phone: 301-209-3300 Fax: 301-209-0845 Email: webmaster@aapt.org. |
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American Chemical Society | Augustine Agyeman |
| Jim Braun | ||
| Caroline Clower | ||
| Susan Hornbuckle | ||
| Richard Singiser | ||
| Patricia Todebush | ||
| The ACS seeks to: promote the public's perceptions and understanding of chemistry and the chemical sciences through public outreach programs and public awareness campaigns; involve the Society's 161,000 members in improving the public's perception of chemistry; assist the federal government with advice on scientific and technological issues involving the chemical sciences; enrich professionals in academia and private industry through development programs, peer interactions & continuing educational courses; host national, regional and local section meetings for the exchanging of ideas, information and chemical research discoveries; provide career development assistance and employment opportunities for students & professionals in academia & private industry; foster communication and understanding between members, the chemical industry, the government and the community to enhance the quality of scientific research, support economic progress, and insure public health & safety. 1155 16th Street NW Washington DC 20036 Phone: (202) 872-4600 • (800) 227-5558 Email: webmaster@acs.org. |
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American College of Sports Medicine | Melanie Poudevigne |
| Manning Sabatier | ||
| …Advancing health through science,
education and medicine
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American Educational Research Association | Samantha R. Fowler |
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The American Educational
Research Association (AERA), a national research
society, strives to advance knowledge about education,
to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and
to promote the use of research to improve education and
serve the public good. |
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American Institute of Chemists | Patricia Todebush |
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American Nuclear Society | John Campbell |
| The American Nuclear Society is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization. It was established by a group of individuals who recognized the need to unify the professional activities within the diverse fields of nuclear science and technology. December 11, 1954, marks the Society's historic beginning at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. ANS has since developed a multifarious membership composed of approximately 11,000 engineers, scientists, administrators, and educators representing 1,600 plus corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies. It is governed by three officers and a board of directors elected by the membership 555 North Kensington Avenue LaGrange Park, Illinois 60526 Phone: 708.352.6611 Fax: 708.352.0499 Email: nucleus@ans.org. |
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American Physical Society | Joshua Dyer |
| Joining APS is the perfect way to stay
connected with the most recent developments in the
physics world. In addition, APS works on behalf of the
physics community to improve physics education, inform
the public and policy leaders about the importance and
excitement of physics, increase the diversity of the
field, and reach out to physicists
around the world.
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American Physiological Society | Manning Sabatier |
| The American Physiological Society (APS) is a nonprofit devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in the physiological sciences. The Society was founded in 1887 with 28 members. APS now has over 10,500 members. Most members have doctoral degrees in physiology and/or medicine (or other health professions). | ||
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American Society for Cell Biology | Jacqueline Jordan |
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| Richard Singiser | ||
| The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) was founded in 1961 to bring the varied facets of cell biology together. The Society's objective is to provide for the exchange of scientific knowledge in the area of cell biology. It does so through the scholarly dissemination of research at its Annual Meeting and in its publications, and strives to ensure the future of basic scientific research by providing training and development opportunities for students and young investigators, and also by keeping Congress and the American public informed on the importance of biomedical research. 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-530-7153 Fax: 301-530-7139 Email: ascbinfo@ascb.org |
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American Society for Microbiology | Michelle Furlong |
| The American Society for Microbiology is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to over 42,000 members today located throughout the world. ASM represents 25 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. 1752 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-2804 Phone: (202) 942-9207 Fax: (202) 942-9333 Email: OED@asmusa.org. |
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American Society of Mammalogists | Stephen Burnett |
| Chris Kodani | ||
| The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals. In addition to being among the most charismatic of animals, mammals are important in many disciplines from paleontology to ecology and evolution. We, of course, are mammals and thus are in the interesting position of studying ourselves in quest of a greater understanding of the role of mammals in the natural world. The ASM is currently composed of over 4,500 members, many of whom are professional scientists. Members of the Society have always had a strong interest in the public good, and this is reflected in their involvement in providing information for public policy, resources management, conservation, and education. The Society hosts annual meetings and maintains several publications. The flagship publication is the Journal of Mammalogy, a quarterly journal that accepts submissions on all aspects of mammalogy. The ASM also publishes
Mammalian Species (accounts of individual species), and Special Publications, books that pertain to specific taxa or topics, and we maintain a mammal images library which contains many exceptional photographs of mammals. 810 East 10th Street, P.O. Box 1897 Lawrence, KS 66044-8897 Phone: (785) 843-1235 FAX: (785) 843-1274 E-mail: asm@allenpress.com. |
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American Society of Primatologists | Jared Taglialatella |
| The purposes of this
Society are both educational and scientific. Their goals
are to promote and encourage the discovery and exchange
of information regarding primates, and anyone engaged in
scientific primatology or who is interested in
supporting these goals may apply for membership. The
Society is established as a nonprofit corporation under
the nonprofit laws of the State of Washington and the
United States of America. http://www.asp.org/ |
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Animal Behavior Society | Stephen Burnett |
| The Animal Behavior Society was founded in 1964 to promote the study of animal behavior in the broadest sense, including studies using descriptive and experimental methods under natural and controlled conditions. Membership is open to persons engaged in the scientific study of animal behaviour, or interested in advancing such study. Current members' research activities span the invertebrates and vertebrates, both in the field and in the laboratory, and include experimental psychology, behavioral ecology, neuroscience, zoology, biology, applied ethology, and human ethology as well as many other specialized areas. Janis L. Dickinson Assistant Research Zoologist Museum of Vertebrate Zoology Hastings Natural History Reservation 38601 E. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 sialia@uclink4.berkeley.edu. |
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Association for Science Teacher Education | Samantha R. Fowler |
| The Association for
Science Teacher Education is a non-profit professional
organization composed of over 800 members from countries
across the globe. The mission of the ASTE is to promote
excellence in science teacher education world-wide
through scholarship and innovation. We are an
international association of science teacher educators,
scientists, science coordinators and supervisors, and
informal science educators who prepare and provide
professional development for teachers of science at all
grade levels.
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Beta Beta Beta Biological Honorary | Michelle Furlong |
| Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 164,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 406 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. PO Box 428 Ocean Grove, NJ 07756-0428 Email: tribeta@bellatlantic.net. |
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Clay Minerals Society | Augustine Agyeman |
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The Clay Minerals
Society (CMS) is an international community of
scientists who promote research in and disseminate
information on clay science and technology.
http://www.clays.org/ |
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Electrochemical Society | Augustine Agyeman |
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Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience | Barbara Musolf |
| Francine Norflus | ||
| FUN is
an international organization that is focused on
neuroscience education and research at the undergraduate
level. FUN’s members and supporters include businesses
and organizations; private liberal arts colleges, state
and research university departments and programs; and
individual faculty and students, all sharing a common
interest in undergraduate neuroscience http://www.funfaculty.org/joinfun.html |
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Georgia Academy of Scientists | Patricia Todebush |
| The Academy is
dedicated to the promotion of science education and the
fostering of scientific research in the state of
Georgia. http://www.gaacademy.org/ |
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Health Physics Society | John Campbell |
| The Health Physics Society is a scientific and professional organization whose members specialize in occupational and environmental radiation safety. The primary purpose of the Society is to support its members in the practice of their profession. The Society also promotes public information preparation and dissemination, education and training opportunities, and scientific information exchange. 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard Suite 402 McLean, Virginia 22101 Phone: (703) 790-1745 Fax: (703) 790-2672 Email: hps@BurkInc.com |
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International Primatological Society | Jared Taglialatela |
| The International
Primatological Society was created to encourage all
areas of non-human primatological scientific research,
to facilitate cooperation among scientists of all
nationalities engaged in primate research, and to
promote the conservation of all primate species. The
Society is organized exclusively for scientific,
educational and charitable purposes. http://www.internationalprimatologicalsociety.org/ |
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International Society of Behavioral Ecology | Stephen Burnett |
| You become a member by subscribing to the Journal Behavioural Ecology which is published by Oxford University Press. Web: http://beheco.oupjournals.org Email: jnlorders@oup-usa.org |
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National Association of Biology Teachers | Stephen Burnett |
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| The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is “the leader in life science education.” To date, more than 9,000 educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the globe; keep up with trends and developments in the field; and grow professionally. The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 110 Reston, Virginia 20191 Phone: (703) 264-9696, (800) 406-0775 Fax: (703) 264-7778 E-mail: office@nabt.org |
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National Association for Research in Science Teaching | Samantha R. Fowler |
| The National
Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) is
a worldwide organization of professionals committed to
the improvement of science teaching and learning through
research. Since its inception in 1928, NARST has
promoted research in science education and the
communication of knowledge generated by the research.
The ultimate goal of NARST is to help all learners
achieve science literacy. NARST promotes this goal by:
1) encouraging and supporting the application of diverse
research methods and theoretical perspectives from
multiple disciplines to the investigation of teaching
and learning in science; 2) communicating science
education research findings to researchers,
practitioners, and policy makers; and 3) cooperating
with other educational and scientific societies to
influence educational policies.
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National Center for Science Education | Harold Banke |
| Stephen Burnett | ||
| Samantha R. Fowler | ||
| The National Center for Science Education is a nonprofit, tax-exempt membership organization working to defend the teaching of evolution against sectarian attack. We are a nationally-recognized clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution in the science classroom and "scientific creationism" out. While there are organizations that oppose "scientific creationism" as part of their general goals (such as good science education, or separation of church and state), NCSE is the only national organization that specializes in this issue. When teachers, parents, school boards, the press and others need information and help, they turn to NCSE. While most of NCSE's work involves defending evolution against attacks, we also work to increase public understanding of evolution and science "as a way of knowing." We also have programs to help teachers who want to improve their teaching of evolution. Here you'll find information and resources for all these activities. 420 40th Street Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94609-2509 Phone: (510) 601-7203 Fax: (510) 601-7204 E-mail: ncseoffice@ncseweb.org |
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National Science Teachers Association | Harold Banke |
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| John Campbell | ||
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| Susan Hornbuckle | ||
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National Strength and Conditioning Association | Melanie Poudevigne |
| Manning Sabatier | ||
| As the worldwide authority on strength
and conditioning, the NSCA supports and disseminates
research-based knowledge and its practical application
to improve athletic performance and fitness |
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Phi Beta Kappa | Harold Banke |
| Phi Beta Kappa is the
oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United
States. The society has pursued its mission of
fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts
and sciences since 1776. 1606 New Hampshire Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 265-3808 Fax: (202) 986-1601 Email: info@pbk.org |
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Phi Kappa Phi | Harold Banke |
| John Campbell | ||
| Established in 1897, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is a century-old nonprofit organization dedicated to the recognition and promotion of academic excellence in all disciplines of higher education. With more than 900,000 members from across the globe and 282 chapters located on university campuses throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, Phi Kappa Phi is one of the oldest and most respected academic honor societies. Those elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi include the upper five-percent of last-term juniors and the upper ten-percent of seniors, along with outstanding graduate students, faculty, and alumni. P.O. Box 16000, LSU Baton Rouge, LA 70893-6000 Phone: 800-804-9880 Fax: 225-388-4900 Email: info@phikappaphi.org |
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Sigma Pi Sigma | John Campbell |
| Founded in 1921, Sigma Pi Sigma is a member honor society of the Association of College Honor Societies. Our society has some 75,000 historical members. Election to Sigma Pi Sigma is a lifetime membership. Sigma Pi Sigma exists to honor outstanding scholarship in physics; to encourage interest in physics among students at all levels; to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their fellow students, colleagues, and the public; to provide a fellowship of persons who have excelled in physics. One Physics Ellipse, College Park MD 20740-3843 Phone: 301-209-3100 Fax: 301-209-0843 Email: aipinfo@aip.org |
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Sigma Xi | Stephen Burnett |
| John Campbell | ||
| Patricia Todebush | ||
| Founded in 1886, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is a non-profit membership society of more than 80,000 scientists and engineers who were elected to the Society because of their research achievements or potential. Sigma Xi has more than 500 chapters at universities and colleges, government laboratories and industry research centers. In addition to publishing American Scientist, Sigma Xi awards grants annually to promising young researchers, holds forums on critical issues at the intersection of science and society and sponsors a variety of programs supporting honor in science and engineering, science education, science policy and the public understanding of science. 99 Alexander Drive P.O. Box 13975 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 800-243-6534 or 919-549-4691 Fax: 919-549-0090 Email: webadmin@sigmaxi.org |
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Society for Neuroscience | Barbara Musolf |
| Francine Norflus | ||
| Manning Sabatier | ||
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The
Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is a nonprofit membership
organization of scientists and physicians who study the
brain and nervous system. Since inception in 1969, the
Society has grown from 500 members to over 38,000. Today,
SfN is the
world's largest organization of scientists and
physicians devoted to advancing understanding of the
brain and nervous system.
Society for Neuroscience |
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Society of Physics Students | John Campbell |
| The Society of Physics Students, open to any person interested in physics, promotes the professional development of students, and the professional contributions that students make to the professional community and to society. One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 Phone: (301) 209-3007 Fax: (301) 209-0839 Email: sps@aip.org |
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