The mission of the New Mexico Academy of Science is to serve the state of New Mexico and its communities by publishing science and science education materials, giving recognition for contributions to science and science education, fostering scientific cooperation, raising public awareness of the importance of science and science education, promoting science education and providing advice on matters related to science and science education.
NMAS is a member of the National Association of the Academies of Science (NAAS) and an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
NMAS has been in continuous operation since 1902.
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