The South Dakota Acad=
emy of
Science endeavors:
- to develop interest in science, <=
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- to strengthen the bonds of fellowship between
scientists, those interested in science, and students of science,
- to preserve information of scientific value and,
- to stimulate research in ar=
eas
that relate to the natural resources of the state. <=
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The purpose of the Academy is to:
- encourage and promote research and publication in t=
he
various scientific disciplines;
- strengthen the teaching of science at all levels;
- provide a forum for the scientific community so that
the interpretation and dissemination of scientific information will re=
sult
in a better public understanding of science
- The Acad=
emy
holds its annual meetings on a Friday and Saturday in April at one of =
the
collegiate campuses of the state. The location of these meetings rotat=
es
from year to year. At these meetings the annual address of the Preside=
nt
of the Academy is given and a program of scientific papers is presente=
d. The
Annual Academy Dinner and the Academy Address by a distinguished scien=
tist
are held on Friday evening.
- The Academy publishes annually The Proceedings of
the South Dakota
Academy of Sci=
ence.
This publication is open to all members of the Academy for publication=
of
papers presented at the annual meetings. Copies are distributed to all
Full Members as part of their membership dues. Copies are also sent to
libraries throughout the United
States and to foreign countries on =
an
exchange basis.
- . The Academy provides awards to regional
science fair winners throughout the state.
- Throughout the year the Academy is active in the
interests of science and much of its work is carried out through vario=
us
standing and special committees.
- The South Dakota Academy of Science is affiliated w=
ith
the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has a
permanent representative on the Academy Council of that organization.<=
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