Rodney W. Nichols

PP.10 Date:October 3, 1994 Chief Executive Officer New York Academy of Sciences New York City "I rely upon THE SCIENTIST's lively reporting of hot scientific trends and complex issues raised by the changing R&D environment. THE SCIENTIST covers unconventional angles that shorter reports in daily newspapers and science weeklies don't reveal." As head of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), Rodney Nichols dedicates his time to

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Date:October 3, 1994

Chief Executive Officer
New York Academy of Sciences
New York City

"I rely upon THE SCIENTIST's lively reporting of hot scientific trends and complex issues raised by the changing R&D environment. THE SCIENTIST covers unconventional angles that shorter reports in daily newspapers and science weeklies don't reveal."

As head of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), Rodney Nichols dedicates his time to advancing research and analyzing how science and technology can best serve society. An applied physicist and policy analyst, Nichols says: "My colleagues and I work to develop a balanced view of the scientific community's needs and responsibilities and to promote wise and effective applications of research. We aim to ensure the strenght of the scientific and engineering enterprise for the next generation."

Founded in 1817 and the United States' third oldest scientific organizaiton, NYAS serves scientists, engineers, and physicians worldwide by offering aobut ...

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