Pakistan: National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS)

Youth is the most dynamic, energetic and future deciding part of a nation. A National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS), a non-government organisation of motivated young scientists of all science disciplines (Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Computational and Engineering Sciences) has been started in Pakistan for promoting science by motivating young researchers and improving coordination among them; better utilisation of available resources; developing a link between academia and industry; solving problems of young researchers; sharing knowledge, research experience and opportunities of higher education and research; and create awareness among common public. It will also launch a Newsletter with latest news in science and technology. The Academy will make efforts to get funding from national and international agencies to promote research work in Pakistan by establishing coordination among academia and industry.

Source: www.nays.com.pk, January 2010