New York Academy of Sciences’ mission is to drive innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing scientific research, education and policy. For 200 years—since 1817—the Academy has brought together extraordinary people working at the frontiers of discovery. Among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, it has become not only an enduring cultural institution in New York, but also one of the most significant organizations in the global scientific community. Today, Academy Members number over 20,000 from 100+ countries; the Academy's President's Council includes 34 Nobel Laureates and its distinguished Board of Governors includes leaders from business, academia, and philanthropy.