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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Scientific Information
OBS

Founded: 1863 ... Private, honorary organization dedicated to the furtherance of science and engineering ... Founded by an Act of Congress to serve as official adviser to the federal government on scientific and technical matters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Information scientifique
Key term(s)
  • Académie des sciences des États-Unis

Spanish

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