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Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science (JIAS)
The Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science (1987-present), formerly the Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science (1887-1987), is a peer reviewed journal abstracted in Biological Abstracts Index, BIOSIS, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts service, Recent Ornithological Literature, State Academies of Science Abstracts, and Wildlife Review. In 2004, JIAS became available in electronic format through EBSCO. Articles cover all areas of science, however recent volumes have concentrated more heavily on biological sciences, conservation, and Iowa related research. On occasion, the Academy has printed special additions including the 2000 special issue Investigating Amphibian Declines: Proceedings of the 1998 Declining Amphibians Conference. The Journal is distributed to members and institutional members. A subscription may be purchased seperately by contacting the IAS Office.
For more information contact the JIAS Editor:
James Shiver
Department of Chemistry
Central College
812 University, Box 064
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: (641) 628-5162
Email: JIAS@central.edu
Iowa Science Foundation (ISF)
The Iowa Science Foundation is a state-supported grant program administered by the Iowa Academy of Science. The State of Iowa provides $50,000 in ISF funds annually. IAS accepts ISF grant proposals for projects which further science in Iowa and awards $40,000 in grants each year. ISF proposals are accepted in threes areas:
- improving public understanding of science
- improving science teaching
- direct support for scientific research
The Iowa Science Foundation Committee is responsible for developing grant guidelines and reviewing proposals. See the grant guidelines for additional information.
The remaining $10,000 in ISF funds support the publication of the Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science.
Myrle Burk Scholarship
The Myrle Burk Scholarship was established by funds received from the estate of Myrle Burk, a longtime member of the Iowa Academy of Science who had a strong interest in ornithology. The scholaship is awarded to college or university sophmores-seniors who have demonstrated an interest in ornithology. IAS may give up to 4 awards per year.
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