The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is a prominent international scientific society headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Because of their common interests, CSSA, the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) share a close working relationship as well as the same headquarters office staff. Each of the three Societies is autonomous, has its...

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) works to provide science-based analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security. Specifically, FAS works to reduce the spread and number of nuclear weapons, prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism, promote high standards for nuclear energy’s safety and security, illuminate government secrecy practices, as well as track and...

Increase visibility and participation; to change the perception of people of African descent in technology and do this all through community. BIT is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance and issuing a challenge to our members to surpass the high mark and establish new standards of global...

FACSS is the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies. The Federation exists to combine many small meetings previously organized by the individual societies into one joint meeting that covers the whole field of Analytical Chemistry. Individual societies have representatives that sit on the Governing Board of the organization. Societies in the Federation include both United States societies and...

The Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (CSWA) was established in 1979 and consists of eight rotating members with 3-year terms. CWSA’s charge is to recommend to the American Astronomical Council practical measures that can be taken to improve the status of women in astronomy and encourage their entry into this field. The CSWA strives to create...

The Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) facilitates the exchange of information in the geosciences through cooperation among scientists, librarians, editors, cartographers, educators, and information professionals.GSIS members reflect all aspects of the geosciences and work toward the solution of information problems faced by those in the profession. The Society includes international representation from academia, business and industry, publishing, geological surveys, geoscience...

AMERSA is the sole national organization with a major focus on health professional faculty development in substance abuse

The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) is a prominent international scientific society headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Because of their common interests, ASA, the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) share a close working relationship as well as the same headquarters office staff. Each of the three Societies is autonomous, has its...

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a building technology society with more than 50,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. ASHRAE’s mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating,...

The mission of the Biotechnology Institute is to engage, excite, and educate as many people as possible, particularly young people, about biotechnology and its immense potential to heal the sick, feed the hungry, restore the environment, and fuel the economy. The vision of the Biotechnology Institute is to capture the imagination of youth, to inspire the next generation to...