Abbreviation ASL Type National Academy President George Helou | Formation August 31, 2007 Region served Lebanon Website www.ASLiban.org | |
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The Lebanese Academy of Sciences, known officially by its French name "Académie des Sciences du Liban (ASL)," is a learned society dedicated to promoting the growth, invigoration, and dissemination of the sciences in Lebanon, and to fostering a world-class scientific culture in the country. The ASL was recognized by a decree of the Government of the Republic of Lebanon in August 2007. Membership in the ASL is a merit-based high honor conferred by election.
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Mission
According to its charter, the ASL aims to
History
The formation of the ASL was shepherded by the French Academy of Sciences, which also hosted the first meeting of the ASL in Paris on June 27, 2008. The first meeting of the ASL's Executive Committee was held in Beirut, Lebanon on October 29–31, 2008. The ASL is broadly fashioned after the French Academy of Sciences, with which it continues to develop joint programs.
Members
The members of the ASL are prominent Lebanese scientists working inside and outside of Lebanon, as well as distinguished foreign scientists, including some who are of Lebanese origin, or who are keen to contribute to the growth of the sciences in Lebanon. All ASL academicians provide their services pro bono, i.e. voluntarily and without payment, as a public service.
ASL Members:
asterisk (*) denotes founding member