Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvian Academy of Sciences ( Latvian Latvijas Zinātņu Academia, short LZA ) is the highest scientific institution in Latvia. More than 300 Latvian and international scientists in the natural sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences and humanities are members. The institution is financed and supported by the state. Designed by the architect Osvald Tīlmanis main building was a Palace of Culture and Science in 1961, a gift from the Soviet Union. It is 21-storey high-rise building as the first of Latvia.

Activities

The purpose of the Academy is loud Charter to investigate, and to provide advice, for the next generations the knowledge of the national culture, language, folklore, literature, and social and economic experience is mediated. The Academy conducts meetings and plenary sessions. There are awarded awards and scholarships. The scientific work in the various departments are current Latvian scientific and cultural problems in the foreground.

History

After Latvia's independence in 1918 did not happen despite debates and preparatory work for the establishment of an Academy of Sciences. The Academy of Sciences of the Latvian SSR was founded on February 14, 1946. At that time there were three offices and 12 research institutes. Among the first members were Jānis Endzelīns (linguistics), Peteris Nomals ( specialist in wetlands ), A. Kalnins ( Forestry Sciences), Paul Stradiņš (Medicine), August Kirhenšteins ( Microbiology ), A. Krūmiņš and E. Stalbergs (Architecture), Paulis Lejiņš (agriculture) and Andrejs Upīts ( literature). 5 of the first 13 full members were in the Communist Party. Partly also emigrated scientists were represented. In the 1950s, made ​​some "political cleansing" to ensure the influence of the party. 1988, the school had 8090 employees and was one of the leaders in the fields of environment and exact sciences.

The Academy published since 1989, the magazine " zinātnes Vēstnesis ". In 1990, the renamed Latvian Academy of Sciences took place. With the renewed Latvian independence also changed the staffing of the Academy: The leading positions were occupied by Latvians. Since 14 February 1992, the scientific community has a new charter and status. The Latvian Academy of Sciences is a member of the International Council for Science ( ICSU ) and the All European Academies ( ALLEA ). The adoption of the Law "On the scientific activities " in 2007 ended the reorganization processes of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.

Structure

The Latvian Academy of Sciences has 100 academic full members, 50 associate members, 50 honorary members and 100 foreign scientists. As part of the Latvian Academy of Sciences is headed by Rrof. N. Balabkin a foreign branch in New York. President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Juris Ekmanis.

The structure of the Executive Board

  • Supervisory board of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (ASU Uzraudzības padome ) Management of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (ASU Valde ) Presidium of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (ASU Prezidijs ) Senate of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (ASU Senate )

Departments

  • Physico- Technical Department
  • Department of Chemistry, Biology and Medicine
  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Department of Agriculture and Forestry
  • Scientific, technological research
  • Commission of Terminology
  • Centre for European programs
  • Council for the award of the title " emeritus "
  • Foreign branch
  • Building management

Awards and prizes

  • Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
  • Award for young scientists
  • F. Candera Prize for Engineering and Mechanics
  • Ludwig and Mara Janson Prize
  • Annual price of the company « Grindex »
  • Scientists price of the company " Aldaris "

Former Chairman

  • Paulis Lejiņš
  • Karlis Plaude
  • Aleksandrs Mālmeisters
  • Bruno Puriņš
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