Uniting the Scientists of Louisiana!
Welcome to the home page of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences. From this page you can find a variety of information about the Academy, including membership details and news about the upcoming annual meeting.
Goals of the Academy
- To unite the scientists of Louisiana for the purpose of encouraging research and education in all branches of science
- To encourage and conduct scientific discussions
- To publish and disseminate scientific material
- To conduct all enterprises deemed to promote the causes of science
- To foster the applications of science to the problems of humanity
- To encourage and assist teachers in Louisiana's elementary and secondary schools with the caliber of instruction necessary to generate and maintain an interest in all areas of science
- To be an active voice representing science in both higher education and K-12 in Louisiana
Membership
Membership is open to in-dividuals, organizations, and institutions that are engaged in the advancement of science or the goals of the Academy. More Information
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is usually held in March. Scientists from throughout Louisiana are invited to attend and to present the results of their research. More Information
Publications
The Proceedings of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences: A peer review research journal. More Information
Louisiana Scientist: Bulletin of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences. More Information
Grants
The Louisiana Academy of Sciences provides small grants to individuals or organizations to further the purpose of the Academy. More Information
SIGs
Academy-hosted Special Interest Groups. More Information
Governance
The Academy is governed by the Executive Council, in accordance with the Academy’s Constitution and Bylaws.
Contact
Please direct general corres- pondence to the President.