KAS Annual Meeting Registration is open
Abstract submission deadline is October 1
Join us at Kentucky State University
Annual Meeting Details
Check out our Keynote Speaker & Women in Science Panel
Details about Registration & Abstract Submission
Workshops & Field Trips
Science Teachers! Bring your students to the Junior Academy meeting
Registration is free for High School and Middle School students and K12 teachers
We're piloting a new Student Evaluations model at the 2024 KAS Annual Meeting
Find out how you can participate
KAS Welcomes Sponsors & Exhibitors
Space is limited - join us Nov 1, 2 or both days
KAS seeks candidates for Governing Board
The Kentucky Academy of Science is seeking candidates for the KAS Governing Board. New terms begin January 1, 2025. The ballot will go to all KAS members at the end of September, and we plan to introduce new board members at the Annual Meeting November 1&2. Open positions include:
- Vice President (this is s 4-year term, succeeding to President-Elect, President, and Past President)
- Secretary (3 year term)
- Physical Science Representative (4 year term)
- Social Science Representative (4 year term)
- At-Large Representative (4 year term)
What do board members do? Board members oversee the budget and the Executive Director, and set the strategy and mission of KAS Meetings are quarterly, mostly by zoom. All board members are expected to serve on one of our Committees. Find out more in the KAS Bylaws
Who are the other Board Members? Meet them here
If you are interested in one of these positions, or have questions, please contact KAS Past President Julie Reizner reiznerj1@nku.edu by September 15 and include a 200 word bio for the ballot. Thank you!
Nominate a colleague for KAS' Excellence in Science Education & Outreach award
KAS members and their organizations are eligible
The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
Submission deadline is September 6
Mirzayan Policy Fellowship Applications open until Sept 6
Sponsored by the National Academies of Science
Apply for CUR Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR)
Apply by September 20
Nominate a Kentuckian for the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement
For achievements in Science, Art or Literature. Closes October 4
Mentoring Guidance for Faculty members
AIM (Advancing Inclusive Mentoring) is offering this training program
