The Caribbean Academy of Sciences was inaugurated in Trinidad in May 1988. It has five divisions covering the natural, agricultural, medical, engineering and social sciences. Current membership stands at over 200 members, including scientists from the English-speaking Caribbean, Guadeloupe, Cuba, Guyana and Suriname. Further information on CAS
and the history of the Society can be found on the
CAS Web Pages or the
Jamaica Chapter of
CAS site. A nomination
form for membership is available for downloading and should be
submitted to your nearest Chapter. President - Professor Tara Dasgupta Secretary - Professor Robert Lancashire Foreign Secretary - Professor Winston Mellowes Treasurer - Mr. Hollis Charles Public Relations Officer - Dr. Trevor Alleyne |