Our Mission
The Massachusetts Academy of Sciences was created in 2007 to promote public understanding and appreciation of the sciences, to support scientific research in areas relevant to the needs of the state and to provide consultative or advisory services on matters of science to the Governor, and to local, state and federal Agencies.
Academy Goals
The goals of the MAS are to:
- stimulate interest in science
- promote quality scientific research
- improve scientific instruction
- disseminate knowledge
- recognize high achievement in science education, research and its application
Academy Objectives
The MAS will succeed in reaching its goals by engaging in the following types of activities:
- Encourage the discovery, understanding, dissemination and practice of science and its applications.
- Facilitate continuing professional development and training of scientists and science educators.
- Provide advice to local, state and federal governments.
- Promote innovation and adoption of new technologies.
- Monitor, report on, and advocate funding opportunities for research and education.
- Promote public understanding and appreciation of science.
- Publish and disseminate original contributions to education, science and its applications.
- Award high achievement in science education, research and its applications.
