2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting
November 9, 2024 at Ferrum College
Tim Durham, faculty, Ferrum College
“The VAS Fall Undergraduate meeting is an ideal platform for student researchers. It’s a low stress, supportive, and rigorous environment, with ample opportunities for friendly, non-judgmental feedback and recognition. Most importantly, it builds and cements confidence – a stepping stone for regional and national meetings.” – Tim Durham
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Celebrate 100 Years of Science with the Virginia Academy of Science!
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Institutional and Business Memberships are available to colleges/universities, businesses, and industrial organizations.
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In 1925, Academy leaders provided testimony in The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, in which high school teacher John Scopes was tried for teaching evolution, a violation of state law at the time.
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Both VAS and VJAS award grants, scholarships and other awards on a yearly basis.
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The Academy was part of the leadership team for the development and publication of the Flora of Virginia in 2012; it is the first flora for the Commonwealth published since 1762 (250 years earlier).
The Virginia Academy of Science is incorporated in Virginia as a charitable, scientific, and educational organization, is an IRS 501 (c) 3 qualified organization, and is registered with the Virginia Department of Consumer Affairs.
Donation Challenge
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VAS Lapel Pin
Richard Groover challenges all VAS members to donate $50 or more to the Academy and Phil Sheridan will mail you one of these nifty lapel pens. Go to: https://vacadsci.org/donations/