Washington Academy of Sciences

Membership in the Academy is open to all individuals who are interested in science. The membership application form can be found at the bottom of this page.

Eminent scientists, engineers and technologists are eligible to become Fellows of the Academy. Election to Fellowship requires nomination by a sponsor and two current Fellows of the Academy (one of whom has knowledge of the nominee's field), information on the applicant's scientific and/or technical achievements, publications, etc., for review by the Membership Committee, and election by vote of the Board of Managers after two readings and discussion.

Corporate memberships are also available. Interested parties should contact membership@washacadsci.org.

The Academy may be the only organization in the United States that brings together the entire panoply of local scientific societies, giving our members the opportunity not only of face-to-face interaction with a wide variety of scientists but also affords the opportunity of society-to-society interaction as often as desired. This differentiates the Academy from national umbrella organizations where face-to-face interaction is usually limited to annual meetings. The calendar on our website makes it easy for members to keep informed of Washington's Science Related activities and to engage in professional networking.

Members who wish to organize scientific activities, such as conferences and symposia, are encouraged to request sponsorship for the event from the Academy.

Membership in the Academy also provides the opportunity to participate in community service projects initiated by our Affiliates as well as our Junior Academy-sponsored Stars program.

Among the tangible benefits of membership are:

• Reduced rates for all Academy functions such as our Conferences and Annual Awards Banquet
• The quarterly Journal of the Washington Academy of Science
• Invitations to and often reduced rates for the function of our Affiliates and the Societies and Institutions we are affiliated with, such as AAAS and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
• The ability to request and receive free downloads of articles from the Journal archives.
• The ability to place future science-related events on the Academy website calendar.
• The ability to become a member of the Library of Congress Federal Credit Union

To become a Member, you may apply by completing and submitting the electronic Membership Form. We will contact you as soon as your application has been reviewed.

To nominate a Fellow, complete and print out the Fellowship form below and mail to: Membership Chairman, Washington Academy of Sciences, 1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Room 637, Washington, DC 20005.

Annual dues for Members are $60, for Non-Resident Fellows $65.00 and $70 for Fellows residing in the Washington, D.C. area. Student memberships are $25. A dues notice will be mailed to applicants after they become Members or Fellows. Life membership for individual Members or Fellows is available for a one-time payment of ten times the annual dues.

Membership Application form

Nomination for Fellowship form

Contact Peg Kay or Jim Cole
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