The North Dakota Academy of Science was founded in 1908.  The purpose of the association is to promote and conduct scientific research and to disseminate scientific knowledge.  The membership of Academy is composed of persons who share the stated purpose of the Academy and who are active or interested in some field of scientific endeavor.  The Proceedings of the North Dakota Academy of Science was first published in 1948.  The original association became an official state academy in 1958.

 Current membership consists of 10 sustaining members, 25 professional members, 7 graduate student members and 28 undergraduate members.

    Current officers 2010-2011

    President    -    Lyle Best, Turtle Mountain Community College

    President-elect    -    Mike Davis, ND Dept. of Transportation

    Secretary-Treasurer    -    Paul Lepp, Minot State University

    Councilor - Ron Jyring, Bismarck State College

    Councilor - Christopher Beachy, Minot State University