| 词条 | Kentucky Academy of Science |
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HistoryKentucky Academy of Science was organized on May 8, 1914 by a group of 46 Kentucky scientists and interested laypersons. Current activitiesThe Kentucky Academy of Science, with more than 4000 members, "fosters scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky." KAS provides funds for scientific research and outreach through grants including the Marcia Athey and Botany Funds, Special Research Program, and Undergraduate Research Program. The [https://www.kyscience.org/about_our_publications.php Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science], the academy's official journal, is published in the Spring and Fall each year. KAS sponsors the [https://www.kyscience.org/kentucky_junior_academy_of_sci.php Kentucky Junior Academy of Science] each April, for middle and high school students engaged in research. Students with winning presentations are eligible to represent Kentucky as delegates at the [https://www.academiesofscience.org/ American Junior Academy of Science] meeting the following February. [https://www.kyscience.org/kas_annual_meeting.php KAS' Annual Meeting] each fall convenes hundreds of scientists and students from around the state and region to present their latest research. KAS operates the [https://www.kyscience.org/speakers_bureau.php Kentucky Science Speakers Bureau], offering expert scientists at no cost to civic organizations, educators, or others, to share their knowledge on a variety of issues. KAS is also active in promoting science literacy through a partnership with the [https://kysciencecenter.org/ Kentucky Science Center], and does state-level policy advocacy around science and education. During the 2005 KAS annual meeting, members voted unanimously to oppose any attempt by the Kentucky legislature or other legislative bodies to mandate specific content of science courses. The KAS specifically objects to legislation that equates "scientific creationism" or "intelligent design" with evolution as a scientific explanation. The KAS has passed resolutions in favor of evolution in 1981, 1983, 1999, and 2005. References1. ^http://www.kyscience.org External links
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