Arizona Arts, Sciences and

Technology Academy

The Arizona Arts, Sciences, and Technology Academy Foundation, Inc. (AASTA) coalesces the cultural, scientific and technical wisdom of Arizona to promote the growth of an intellectual community within the State.    AASTA seeks to establish Arizona as a locus of leading influential thought, intellectual enrichment, and creativity. AASTA is nonpartisan and broadly based in cultural, behavior and social sciences, the arts and humanities, physical and biological sciences, health sciences, administration, law and engineering and may provide advisory services to government and other organizations.

 

In the pursuit of this purpose, AASTA:

•  Undertakes and promotes activities to stimulate vibrant intellectual exchange among its members and with similar scientific and professional organizations throughout the world;

•  Identifies important issues, initiates and conducts studies concerned with these issues, convenes interested parties, and may prepare such reports on issues that, in the judgment of AASTA the public interest and the pursuit of the intellectual mission of the membership is served;

•  Responds to requests for studies and advice on matters related to arts, sciences and technology; and

•  Disseminates information to, and promotes understanding by, the public and the relevant professions, based upon AASTA's studies, statements, and reports.

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Committee Reports
112th Congress (2011-2012)
Senate Report 112-041

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