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Scholarly Societies

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Directorate for Science & Policy Programs (SPP)
The Directorate for Science & Policy Programs (SPP) includes six programs, listed above, devoted to activities in realms where science, government and society intersect.
 

American Institute of Physics
Science policy web site at http://www.aip.org/gov/

Board of European Students of Technology
Board of European Students of Technology is a European organisation managed entirely by students in close co-operation with industry and academia. The BEST network covers 46 universities from 20 countries. BEST provides technical students with complementary education, encourages their mobility and intercultural communication.

Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology (CPROST)
The Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology at Simon Fraser University maintains this web server as a distribution point for information about its programs, researchers, and research activities.
Established in 1988, CPROST engages in research on the relationship between public policy and technology. The Centre brings together practitioners and scholars to study the interaction of advances in science and technology, their implemetation in the marketplace, and their impacts on community and individual interests.
Current research programs include: Management of Technological Change;, Disaster Mitigation and Emergency preparedness, Telelearning Policy Initiative; Science, Technology, and Innovation Analysis; Gender-based Socio-economic Indicators; Valuation of Information Services; and SR&ED Evaluation.
 

European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST)
The purpose of EASST is to stimulate communication, exchange and collaboration in the field of studies of science and technology. Europe in a larger sense evinces a variety of scholarly, cultural, linguistic and political styles, which EASST aims to bridge by providing a forum for discussion, as well as cooperative efforts in research and teaching.
EASST is an interdisciplinary scholarly society, which reflects the closeness of history, philosophy, psychology and sociology of science in recent years. It also welcomes a policy perspective on science and technology. Cross- disciplinary interaction and cross-fertilization between humanistic and policy-oriented studies are important aims. These aims are furthered through the EASST general conference, held every other year, workshops and the EASST Review.
EASST was founded in 1981 after an experimental period under the auspices of the Maison des Science de l'Homme in Paris. It now has several hundred members from all European countries plus some from other continents. The success of EASST, which is manifest in the steady growth of membership, should not be allowed to impair its informality and flexibility. Thus EASST continues to be a forum for groups and isolated researchers, as well as for junior scholars and graduate and post-graduate students.
 

Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists is engaged in analysis and advocacy on science, technology and public policy for global security. A privately-funded non-profit policy organization whose Board of Sponsors includes over 55 American Nobel Laureates, FAS was founded as the Federation of Atomic Scientists in 1945 by members of the Manhattan Project who produced the first atomic bomb
 

History of Science Society/
The History of Science Society is the world's largest society dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in their historical context. Founded over sixty-five years ago, it is the oldest such society. Through its publications and other activities, the Society provides scholars, decisions makers and the public with historical perspectives on science policy and on the potentials, achievements, and the limitations of basic and applied science.
 

International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB)
The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) brings together scholars from diverse disciplines, including the life sciences as well as history, philosophy, and social studies of science.

The National Academies (NAS/NAE/IOM/NRC)

Philosophy of Science Association
The Philosophy of Science Association aims to further studies and free discussion from diverse standpoints in the field of philosophy of science. To this end, the PSA engages in activities such as: the publishing of periodicals, essays and monographs in this field; sponsoring conventions and meetings; and the awarding of prizes for distinguished work in the field.
 

International Sociological Association, Research Committee on Sociology of Science and Technology
To secure and develop personal and collegial contacts between sociologists of science throughout the world; to encourage the international dissemination and exchange of information, developments and activities in the field of sociology of science; to facilitate and promote international meetings and research; to help actively individuals and organizations in countries not represented to use the Committee and its facilities.

Society for the History of Technology (SHOT)
The Society for the History of Technology was formed in 1958 to encourage the study of the development of technology and its relations with society and culture.
An interdisciplinary organization, SHOT is concerned not only with the history of technological devices and processes, but also with the relations of technology to science, politics, social change, the arts and humanities, and economics.

Society for Social Studies of Science (4S)
The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) is a nonprofit, professional association.  It was founded in 1975 and now has an international membership of about 1000.  The main purpose is to bring together those interested in understanding science and technology, including the way they develop and interact with their social contexts.

Science, Technology & Environmental Politics Section (STEPS), American Political Science Association
 

American Society for Public Administration
The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is the largest professional association in the field of public administration. With a diverse membership composed of nearly 10,000 practitioners, teachers and students, ASPA has emerged as the focal point for intellectual and professional interaction.

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) aspires to be the leading professional organization dedicated to blending the talents of researchers, educators and practitioners in the production, dissemination and application of analysis bearing on public concerns.