"Science has radically changed the conditions of human life on earth. It has expanded our knowledge and our power, but not our capacity to use them with wisdom."
Senator J. William Fulbright, Old Myths and New Realities (1964)
The Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology (FAST) is a global organization established by alumni of the prestigious Fulbright Exchange Program and other members of the science and technology community. We use the global Fulbright network to enhance innovation and advance education, research and policy. Like a National Academy of Science, FAST performs a public service by bringing together Fulbright scholars and other experts in many areas of scientific and technological endeavor. Our conferences and programs address critical issues at the local, national and global level. FAST also provides individualized consulting services.
FAST supports the advancement of knowledge and international understanding by linking and supporting the current generation of leaders in science and technology from around the world. More than a social networking organization, this network of prestigious scholars addresses issues of critical concern – health, education, environment and economic development. The alumni and their colleagues play a critical role in advancing education, research, policy and commerce. Please join us in working with these alumni - to create an organization and network that finds practical solutions to problems facing humanity today.
A broad range of scientific fields are addressed, including social sciences, medicine & health, law & policy and business, as well as fields where science and technology are critical to advances.
FAST is an independent non-profit organization, with individual and institutional members in over 50 countries. Some of our Institutional Members. Through our annual conferences, FAST actively promotes the innovations, ideas and work of Fulbright Scholars so that others can benefit from our expertise.
Every
year the Fulbright Exchange Program invests in the talents and
aspirations of over 6,000 students, researchers, professionals,
teachers and scholars from around the world. By traveling overseas to
study, teach or conduct research, these select individuals are
challenged to use the power of learning not just for themselves, but
also for the larger purpose of understanding others and building
connections among people.
Filmed in Panama at our 2007 Annual Conference, our video describes our mission and features some of these Fulbright scholars.
FAST is a 501-c-3 non-profit membership organization. It is not
affiliated with the US State Department, the Fulbright Exchange
Program or the Fulbright Association. Our programs have been supported by the US National Science Foundation, the US Department of Justice, UNESCO, the governments of Morocco and Panama, the Qatar Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Accenture, Vestas, and other businesses and organizations. FAST also receives support from institutional members and individual donors worldwide.
Please sign up for our free newsletter, and please consider a membership in the Academy. The newsletter and membership is not limited to Fulbright scholars; it is open to any individual or entity that is interested in the international dimensions of social science, natural and life sciences, engineering, technology innovation, and economic development.
The Fulbright Academy is a global organization with relationships with businesses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations worldwide.
Please join today.
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