Abbreviation IST Region served UK | Formation 1948 (2007) | |
Legal status professional organization Purpose support of management and technical staff in science-related employment Location Kingfisher House, 90 Rockingham Street Sheffield, S1 4EB. | ||
The Institute of Science and Technology is a UK-based professional organization which is a member of the Science Council and thereby authorized to award the designation Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) and Registered Scientist (RSci).
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History
It was formed in 1948 as the Science Technology Association, became the Institute of Science Technology (IST)in 1954 and took its present name in 2007. The IST was formed specifically for science laboratory technicians, and continues to provide specialist qualifications in this area, up to Higher Diploma but has expanded the membership in line with developments in roles in science and technology.
Notable Member
The Chairman, Terry Croft, MBE has been recognised in 2014 as one of the 100 UK Leading Practising Scientists.