One of the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, the Academy has become not only a notable and enduring cultural institution in New York City, but also one of the most significant organizations in the international scientific community.
Throughout its history, the Academy's membership has featured leaders in science, business, academia, and government, including U.S. Presidents Jefferson and Monroe, Thomas Edison, Louis Pasteur, Charles Darwin, Margaret Mead, and Albert Einstein.. The Academy numbers more than 22,000 members in 100 countries, and more than 50,000 unique visitors access the Academy Web site each month.
The Academy has a three-pronged mission:
to advance scientific research and knowledge
to support scientific literacy
to promote the resolution of society's global challenges through science-based solutions
