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Approved by the Council and Membership at the 2017 Annual Meeting at Young Harris College (24-25 March 2017).
Whereas,
The Georgia Academy of Science has a purpose which is, “the promotion of the
interests of science” and
Whereas,
the interests of science include education and communication with the
public, and
Whereas,
the Georgia Academy of Science recognizes that the promotion of science is
not a partisan issue, and
Whereas,
The March for Science Atlanta is a “celebration of science,” and
Whereas,
the core principles of the March for Science Atlanta include, “science that
serves the common good, cutting edge science education, open and honest
science communication and inclusive public outreach, evidence-based policy
and regulations in the public interest, funding for scientific research and
its applications,” and
Whereas,
the March for Science Atlanta seeks to implement goals that, “humanize
science, partner with the public, advocate for open and accessible science,
support scientists, and affirm science as a democratic value,”
Therefore be it resolved,
that the Georgia Academy of Science supports the March for Science Atlanta,
to be held April 22, 2017. Added 26 March 2017 |