New Zealand Association of Scientists

New Zealand Association of Scientists award night 1 November 2017

The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a professional body for scientists in New Zealand. It was founded in 1942 as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers, and renamed in 1954.[1] It differs from the Royal Society of New Zealand in being an independent non-profit incorporated society and registered charity,[2][3] rather than being constituted by an Act of Parliament.[4] While not being entirely non-political,[5] the Association focuses on policy and social responsibility aspects of science.[6]

The Association publishes a peer reviewed journal the New Zealand Science Review which is a "a forum for the exchange of views on science and science policy issues."[7] The Association awards several annual awards including the Marsden Medal for service rendered to the cause or profession of science, the Hill Tinsley Medal, the Shorland Medal and the Cranwell Medal (formerly known as the Science Communicator Medal).[8]

References

  1. ↑ Gregory, Geoff (2013). "Not to be forgotten: New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers" (PDF). New Zealand Science Review. 70 (1). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "About". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "New Zealand Association Of Scientists Incorporated". The Charities Commission. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 No 2 (as at 15 July 1997), Private Act". New Zealand Legislation. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  5. ↑ Mapp, Wayne (21 October 2010). "New Zealand Association of Scientists Annual Conference: Opening Address". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  6. ↑ "Science, Technology, & Human Values". 4. 1979: 11–16. JSTOR 688828.
  7. ↑ "New Zealand Science Review". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  8. ↑ "New Zealand Association of Scientists awards". Scoop. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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