The Science Academy Society (Turkish: Bilim Akademisi Derneği) is an independent, private, self-governing association founded on November 25, 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey.
[1] The Association, henceforth known as the Science Academy Society, serves as an independent institution dedicated to uniting Turkish scientists.
[2] The primary aim of the Science Academy Society is to elevate public understanding of matters pertaining to scientific practices, policies, education, and ethics.
A key objective of the Society is to enlighten both the general public and various institutions about the impact and societal implications of scientific and scholarly research.
[1] The Science Academy Society was founded when the Turkish Academy of Sciences (Turkish: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi, TÜBA) lost its autonomous status following executive decrees on August 27, 2011, and November 3, 2011, which stipulated the appointment of TÜBA members by government agencies.