Bahamas Academy of Sciences: Connecting Local and Intl. Scientists

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Academy of Science, dedicated to promoting excellence in science and its application in decision-making, officially launched at the Balmoral Club on Friday evening. The Academy aims to create a networking hub for scientists and to foster collaboration both locally and internationally to address societal challenges.

Dr. Krista Sherman – President, The Bahamas Academy of Science
“We want to bring all those scientists together but also connect them to scientists that are doing work internationally so that we can better tackle issues impacting our society.”

Dr. Sherman emphasized the Academy’s strong membership of 17 members, with plans for further growth.

Dr. Krista Sherman – President, The Bahamas Academy of Science
“The academy consists of about seventeen individuals, twelve full members, and five contributors making significant progress in their fields.”

Anyone interested in joining the Academy can visit their website to learn about the criteria for membership.

Dr. Krista Sherman – President, The Bahamas Academy of Science
“We have established criteria, and that’s all really transparent. We consider contributions to society and their respective fields when deciding whether to accept a member into the Academy.”