Academy of Natural Sciences

Academy of Natural Sciences "of Philadelphia was founded in 1812 "for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning." The unique aspect of this statement of purpose lies in the word "useful," a mandate the Academy has continuously redefined through research and education that reflects the societal needs of the times."

• Dr. Edward B. Daeschler - Acting President and CEO

Trustees

Accessed April 2010:

• R. James Macaleer (Chairman)
• Warren D. Allmon
• John F. Bales III, Esq.
• William Y. Brown
• Robert L. Burch
• Byron T. Clark, CFA, ChFC
• Edward B. Daeschler (Acting President and CEO)
• Timothy J. Donnelly
• Eric Y. Eichler
• Harvey I. Forman, Esq.
• Elizabeth H. Gemmill
• Gail W. Hearn
• Cynthia Heckscher
• David P. Lazar, Sr. (Treasurer/Vice Chair)
• Allen J. Model
• I. Wistar Morris III
• Seymour S. Preston III
• Michael H. Reed, Esq. (Vice Chair)
• Gerald B. Rorer
• James M. Seif
• Judith E. Soltz, Esq. (Secretary)
• Kenneth Warren

Emeritus Trustees

• John F. Bales III
• William L. McLean III
• Edward A Montgomery, Jr.
• Midturn T. Wright III

Honorary Trustees

• Drew Lewis
• Ruth Patrick

Contact

URL: http://www.ansp.org

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