Program areas at American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Academy projects and studies - drawing from every field of research and professional practice, the Academy brings together scholars, artists, policy-makers, business leaders, and other experts to examine the most pressing problems facing our world. Often, the Academy's influential studies help pioneer new fields that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
Publications - the Academy maintains an active publications program to disseminate new knowledge as well as recommendations from Academy research. Our publications influence scholars, policy-makers, and other leaders in higher education, government, the Arts, business, public affairs, and philanthropy.
Project outreach and events - the Academy regularly sponsors meetings, lectures, panel discussions, and informal gatherings around the country. Topics are drawn from Academy projects as well as the research and writings of Academy members.
Membership elections - activities involved in annual election of new members to the Academy
Archives - activities related to storing and maintaining Academy historical documents
Communications - activities related to communication of Academy activity to members and public
Other program services