New Zealand Association of Scientists

The New Zealand Association of Scientists is a professional body for scientists in New Zealand. It was founded in 1941 as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers, and renamed in 1954.[1] It differs from the Royal Society of New Zealand in being an independent non-profit incorporated society and registered charity,[2][3] rather than being constituted by an Act of Parliament.[4] While not being entirely non-political,[5] the Association focuses on policy and social responsibility aspects of science.[6]

Facsimile of 1980s NZAS logo originally designed by Wren Green.
New Zealand Association of Scientists
New Zealand Association of Scientists
AbbreviationNZAS
Formation1941
Legal statusnon-profit incorporated society, charitable organisation
Purposeto promote science
Location
  • New Zealand
Websitehttps://scientists.org.nz/
Formerly called
New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers
New Zealand Association of Scientists award night 1 November 2017

History

1941 – Formed as the New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers[7][8]

1942 – Registered as an incorporated society in New Zealand[9]

1954 – Name changed to the New Zealand Association of Scientists[7]

Journal

The Association publishes a peer reviewed journal the New Zealand Science Review which is a "a forum for the exchange of views on science and science policy issues."[10]

Awards

The Association awards several annual awards to celebrate long-term fundamental science that has had significant value for New Zealand:[11]

  • Marsden Medal for a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause or profession of science.
  • Hill Tinsley Medal (renamed in 2016, previously the Research medal)[12] for outstanding fundamental or applied research in the physical, natural or social sciences published by a scientist or scientists within 15 years of their PhD.
  • Shorland Medal for recognition of major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society.
  • Cranwell Medal (formerly known as the Science Communicator Medal) made to a practising scientist for excellence in communicating science to the general public in any area of science or technology.

Notable Past Presidents

References
  1. Gregory, Geoff (2013). "Not to be forgotten: New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers" (PDF). New Zealand Science Review. 70 (1). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. "About". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  3. "New Zealand Association Of Scientists Incorporated". The Charities Commission. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  4. "Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 No 2 (as at 15 July 1997), Private Act". New Zealand Legislation. 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  5. Mapp, Wayne (21 October 2010). "New Zealand Association of Scientists Annual Conference: Opening Address". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
  6. Rosemary A. Chalk (1979). "Social Responsibility in Science: The New Zealand Association of Scientists". Science, Technology, & Human Values. 4 (28): 11–16. JSTOR 688828.
  7. Gregory, G. (2017-04-03). "Service to science: history of the New Zealand Association of Scientists". Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 47 (2): 175–180. doi:10.1080/03036758.2017.1291435. ISSN 0303-6758.
  8. "Scientific Workers Association Approved". Evening Post. Vol. CXXXII, no. 147. 1941-12-18. p. 14.
  9. "New Zealand Association of Scientists Incorporated". New Zealand Business Number. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  10. "New Zealand Science Review". New Zealand Association of Scientists. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  11. "New Zealand Association of Scientists awards". Scoop. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  12. "Beatrice Hill Tinsley Medal". RNZ. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  13. Gregory, G. 2013, Not to be forgotten:New Zealand Association of Scientific Workers, NZ Science Review, Vol. 70(1),10-19.
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