About Tallahassee Scientific Society
Expanding Knowledge and Public Appreciation of Science
Today, the Society has grown to become the largest community-based, non-profit organization of its kind in North Florida. The Society is a membership-driven organization governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Since 1994, the Society has operated formally as an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization is not affiliated with any university or other government or private institution and primarily relies on membership dues, sponsorships and donations to fund its programs. Our membership represents a diverse array of people of all ages and from all walks of life. Most members are laypersons who do not specialize in science or technology but who share a keen interest in these fields as well as an interest in promoting a better public appreciation of science and science education.
Founded in 1989, the Tallahassee Scientific Society serves Tallahassee and the North Florida community by presenting a variety of stimulating special events aimed at promoting science and science education.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tallahassee Scientific Society is to expand knowledge and public appreciation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Tallahassee and its surrounding communities.
The Society shall carry out the following activities:
1
Organization, promotion and participation in activities
involving science and
technology.
2
Provision of a forum in which professional scientists and technologists may review and
discuss developments in their
respective fields of endeavor.
3
Provision of assistance in every possible way with the education
of school students in scientific
subjects.
4
Provision of a point of reference for information and expertise in the several facets of science and
technology.
5
Recognizing and rewarding outstanding
achievements in science and technology in
Tallahassee and its environs.
6
Any other activity consistent with the foregoing and with the purpose of the Corporation, subject to the
provisions of Section 501(c)(3) and 107(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now
exist or as they may hereafter be amended.