National Academies

Since being founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has recognized and celebrated leaders from every field of study and profession to encourage discovery, address important national and global issues, and develop art and science of every type to advance society.

The AAAS is the largest multidisciplinary scientific society in the world, with members in more than 91 countries who share the goals of improving communication, collaboration, and engagement between scientists and engineers, as well as the public; promote the integrity of science and its use in public policy; and build support for science and technology fields.

Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, the APS is the oldest learned society in the United States. They continue their founding purpose of “promoting useful knowledge” by honoring and engaging their elected members with opportunities for fellowship; supporting research by providing grants and educational outreach activities; and maintaining a research library with historic value.

The National Academy of Engineering is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1964. The elected members are established leaders from different academia, government, and business sectors. The NAE provides independent advice to the federal government on matters related to engineering and technology, with the goal of improving the well-being of the nation.

The NAE is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. These three academies were established to provide policy advice to our government, encourage innovation, and address issues to better our society. Their work quite literally shapes how our nation functions, and their contributions to our society cannot be overstated.

The National Academy of Medicine was established in 1970 to provide independent advice to the national government to promote the well-being of the people in the U.S., it now works with organizations across the world on issues that effect our global population. Members, from the United States and around the world, are elected by their peers based on remarkable achievement.

The NAM is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. These three academies were established to provide policy advice to our government, encourage innovation, and address issues to better our society. Their work quite literally shapes how our nation functions, and their contributions to our society cannot be overstated.

The National Academy of Sciences is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1863 by an act of Congress and signed by Abraham Lincoln. The NAS was established to provide independent and object advice to the national government on issues related to science and technology. Membership to the academy is earned through election by peers for scientists who have made significant contributions to the sciences.

The NAS is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. These three academies were established to provide policy advice to our government, encourage innovation, and address issues to better our society. Their work quite literally shapes how our nation functions, and their contributions to our society cannot be overstated.