Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) is the Kentucky
affiliate of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science and the National
Association of Academies of Science.
The organization "fosters scientific discovery
and understanding in Kentucky".
It is a statewide scientific society serving
scientists and science advocates.
Projects include various outreach initiatives
to advance science literacy in Kentucky and
policy advocacy around scientific and educational
issues.
The KAS has passed resolutions in favor of
evolution in 1981, 1983, 1999, and 2005, and
have stood up against a series of legislative
efforts in Kentucky to undermine science education
== 
History ==
Kentucky Academy of Science was organized
on May 8, 1914 by a group of 46 Kentucky scientists
and interested laypersons.
== Current activities ==
The Kentucky Academy of Science, with more
than 4000 members, "fosters scientific discovery
and understanding in Kentucky."
KAS provides funds for scientific research
and outreach through grants including the
Marcia Athey and Botany Funds, Special Research
Program, and Undergraduate Research Program.
The Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science,
the academy's official journal, is published
in the Spring and Fall each year.
KAS sponsors the Kentucky Junior Academy of
Science each April, for middle and high school
students engaged in research.
Students with winning presentations are eligible
to represent Kentucky as delegates at the
American Junior Academy of Science meeting
the following February.
KAS' Annual Meeting each fall convenes hundreds
of scientists and students from around the
state and region to present their latest research.
KAS operates the Kentucky Science Speakers
Bureau, offering expert scientists at no cost
to civic organizations, educators, or others,
to share their knowledge on a variety of issues.
KAS is also active in promoting science literacy
through a partnership with the Kentucky Science
Center, and does state-level policy advocacy
around science and education.
During the 2005 KAS annual meeting, members
voted unanimously to oppose any attempt by
the Kentucky legislature or other legislative
bodies to mandate specific content of science
courses.
The KAS specifically objects to legislation
that equates "scientific creationism" or "intelligent
design" with evolution as a scientific explanation.
The KAS has passed resolutions in favor of
evolution in 1981, 1983, 1999, and 2005
