About Us
The premier organization of Science in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) is the premier organization of Science in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1944 and incorporated by Act of Parliament No 11 of 1966, SLAAS has a membership that numbers over ten thousand, representing almost all disciplines of science.
"To promote, support and foster scientific endeavor and technological innovation in an ethical, humane and sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of Sri Lanka."
"To Be a Scientifically Advanced Nation."
Structure of SLAAS
The Association consists of Foundation Members, Life Members, Members, Corporate Members, Associate Members, Session Members & Student Members. The Council of the SLAAS comprising 30 elected and ex-officio members acts in the name of and on behalf of the Association in all matters. There are three Special Committees, eight Sectional Committees, six Statutory Committees & several other committees to carry out a wide range of activities to fulfill the objectives of the Association. All members of council and special, sectional, statutory & other committees serve in an honorary capacity.
Goals of SLAAS
Responsibilities of SLAAS
Disseminate scientific knowledge to school children, science teachers & the general public, through carefully planned workshops, training programmes, seminars etc.
Encourage young inventors to develop by presenting prizes and certificates to the best inventions.
Encourage scientists to conduct research and other science-based activities adhering to ethical guidelines laid down by SLAAS.
Provide scientific advice to government and non-governmental institutions, industries, and researchers on areas under the purview of SLAAS, to encourage use of science-based knowledge and technology for sustainable socioeconomic development of the country.
Collaborate with other national bodies dealing with science and science-related activities — e.g. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Science & Technology Commission (NASTEC), The National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka (NASSL), COSTI etc. — in their activities related to science policy, science education and popularization of science.
Section A — Medical, Dental & Veterinary Sciences
Section B — Agriculture & Forestry
Section C — Engineering, Architecture & Surveying
Section D — Life & Earth Sciences
Section E1 — Physical Sciences
Section E2 — Chemical Sciences
Section E3 — Computer Sciences
Section F — Social Sciences
SLAAS Committees
Statutory Committees
- House & Finance Committee (HF)
- General Research Committee (GRC)
- Environment Committee (EC)
- Ethics Committee
- Committee for the Popularization of Science (CPS)
Special Committees
- Board of Trustees (BOT)
- Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC)
- Membership Committee
- Science Education Committee
- Media Resources Committee