Utah Academy of Engineering and Science
UtahAES is a non-profit, independent organization- our VISION is that Utah individuals with strong engineering and science backgrounds may lend their knowledge and wisdom to support the application of engineering and science for the betterment of Utah, the Nation and the World. And to generally promote these fields within Utah.
UtahAES does not advocate for specific positions but does respond to requests to share technical expertise and evidence-based assessments.
What is the Utah Academy of Engineering and Science?
UtahAES is a professional organization with Directors and Officers selected from its Members. Members are elected to the Utah Academy in recognition of outstanding achievement and having exhibited strong judgment and wisdom related to engineering and science. It is modeled and operated similarly in many ways to the US National Academies. Membership is limited to not more than 80 [living] Utah individuals.
What is the purpose of UtahAES?
• to support the engineering and science professions within the State of Utah,
• to provide a body of pre-screened experts in engineering and science that can provide independent, technical expertise (always on a non-paid, volunteer basis) when called upon,
• to recognize outstanding Utah engineers and scientists whose work has benefited the community at large; and to promote Utah's contributions to the engineering and scientific communities,
• to serve as a pre-screening for the US National Academies thereby facilitating Utah's engineers and scientists to advance as elected members of the US National Academies.
How is UtahAES organized?
UtahAES Members function as a volunteer group within the legal status of the Utah Academy of Engineering and Science, Inc. following the Corporation Bylaws. A majority vote of the Members elects the UtahAES Board of Directors, and the Board appoints the Chair and Officers according to the Bylaws of the Corporation. There are currently two sub-committees, the President's Advisory and the Nominations committees. New members are elected through a nomination process beginning with the Nominations Committee.
-No UtahAES Member may commit or obligate another Member beyond the specifications contained in the by-laws, and any Member may at any time, by written notice to UtahAES, resign his/her membership.
-Request ByLaws from hello@utahaes.org
Committees within the Academy
President's Advisory Committee- Genevieve Atwood, Astrid Tuminez
Purpose - to provide advice to the Chair.
Nominations Committee- Michael Alder, Richard Allis, David Hall, James Jackson, David Pershing, with the UtahAES Chair as an ex-officio and lead member, Sidney Green, current UtahAES Chair
Purpose - to review and move forward outstanding members of Utah's Engineering and Science community as potential members.
Nominations must be led by a UtahAES member. If you are not a member and are interested in nominating someone, please reach out to any of our members using the public membership directory.
Media questions or who to address your science or engineering question to please contact hello@utahaes.org.
UtahAES is a tax-exempt non-profit organization, as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170. Therefore your gift may be a tax-deductible donation to the full extent provided by law. Our federal tax identification number is 87-1425920. You should consult a tax professional to determine the exact tax advantages of any gift you are considering.
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