Welcome to the Academy

We are an international, nonprofit membership organization working to advance scientific knowledge, mobilize science to address major global challenges, and build a more scientifically literate society. Our members are Nobel laureates and students, researchers and technicians, academics and professionals from many fields.

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Academy members enjoy free or reduced registration costs for nearly 100 events and webinars each year, as well as free online access to the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences and eBriefings. Whether you're seeking career development resources, unlimited access to thousands of scientific articles, opportunities to network with colleagues, or simply want to broaden your knowledge across disciplines, NYAS membership informs and enlightens.

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• Check out our pick of the top 5 science events happening in the city this week.
• Listen to our free weekly podcast.
• Find out about more that 100 public science events taking place in NYC this week.

Science & the City is the public outreach program of the New York Academy of Sciences.