Professional Organizations

	Professional Organizations

	The American Society of Human Genetics
	"The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), founded in 1948, is the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. The nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with special interest in human genetics. The principal objectives of ASHG include (l) providing venues to bring investigators opportunities to share their research findings in the many areas of endeavors in human genetics; (2) informing health professionals, legislators, health policy makers, and the general public about all aspects of human genetics; and (3) facilitating interactions between geneticists and other communities including policy makers, industry, educators, and patient and public advocacy groups." The American Society of Human Genetics is the publisher of The American Journal of Human Genetics. Taken from the ASHG website http://www.ashg.org/genetics/ashg/menu-about.shtml.

	Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society
	"Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is the honor society of scientists and engineers that recognizes scientific achievement. Culture: The Society is a diverse chapter-based organization dedicated to the advancement of science and engineering through outstanding programs and services delivered in a collegial and supportive environment. Mission: To enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public's understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Vision: To be the global honor society of science and engineering." Sigma Xi is the publisher of American Scientist. Taken from the Sigma Xi website http://www.sigmaxi.org/about/organization/mission.shtml.

	Indiana Academy of Science
	"The Indiana Academy of Science is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote scientific research and to encourage communication between Indiana scientists and others conducting research pertaining to Indiana." Taken from the Indiana Academy website http://www.indianaacademyofscience.org.

	Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (A state chapter of the National Science Teachers Association)
	Members of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc.: "participate in the annual convention, which is now attended by over 2000 science educators annually! receive The Hoosier Science Teacher, a journal of professional articles, and the Sci-Ed-O-Gram, a newsletter on science developments keep abreast of developments in school science programs through association meetings and publications publicize innovation practices you are trying in your classroom keep aware of upcoming meetings, institutes, and workshops of interest to science educators, K-16. serve as a resource person be a part of a group effort to improve the quality of science education in Indiana schools" Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. is the publisher of The Hoosier Science Teacher. Taken from the Hoosier Association for Science Teachers website http://www.hasti.org/.