Oan Academy of Science
Wananga o te Putaiao Oa (OAN) | |
| Abbreviation | OAS |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lux in tenebris lucet Ka whiti te marama i roto i te pouri Light shines in the darkness |
| Predecessor | Tokapa Scholars Club |
| Formation | 1885-04-23 |
| Founder | Emperor Rangitake |
| Type | Scientific academy |
Professional title | Chartered Scientist |
| Headquarters | Ada Arohapuru Building |
| Location |
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Official language | Staynish Oan |
President | Prof Kiri Whateka |
Main organ | Council of Fellows |
Parent organization | Department of Education |
| Affiliations | National Science Council |
The Oan Academy of Science (OAS, Oan: Wananga o te Putaiao Oa) is an association of scientists and engineers in the Oan Isles. It aims to promote scientific research, advise the Oan government on scientific policy, coordinate research and development efforts and recognize the achievements of Oan scientists.
History
The Oan Academy of Science was established out of the Tokapa Scholars Club in 1885. The Tokapa Scholars Club was established in 1675 by a group of scientists, adventurers and other people to discuss and share findings from their explorations.
It grew to encompass scientific research across all disciplines in the STEM (science, engineering, technology and mathematics) field and it included members from across the Oan Isles. Some foreigners were invited as honorary fellows. In 1885, Emperor Rangitake reestablishd the TSC as the OAS by royal decree.
The first female scientists were welcomed in 1905, when women were allowed to publish academic works under their own names. Its first female members include Ada Arohapuru, who is the mother of algorithmic computation. The OAS grew over time and took on work from the Oan government under the Department of Education.
Membership
The OAS consists of the following member grades:
- Student members: STEM students from recognised Oan universities are allowed to apply for a free membership for the duration of their studies.
- Regular members: STEM postgraduate students and researchers from any recognized Oan university or institution.
- Chartered members: Members who have received a charter by way of professional work or exam writing. May use the post nominal COAS
- Fellows: Elected by the Council of Fellows. These are the most distinguished members of the body as their work is recognised as ground breaking or important. They have voting powers over the organization. May use the post nominal FOAS
- Honorary Fellows: Foreign scientists etc, whom the OAS Council of Fellows recognises as important contributors to STEM. May use the post nominal HFOAS
Notable Members
- Etuariti Takatunuye: CEO and founder of Cafe Net and Café Pay
- Dr Maati Ranga, President of the University of Tokapa
- Prof Tamatea Rotorua, Oan Head of the Joint Oan-Morstaybishlian Research Task Force.
- Darryl McKinsey, Founder and former CEO of the Metatron Corporation