Structure and Management

The Association consists of Foundation Members, Life Members, Members, Corporate Members, Associate Members, Session Members & Student Members. The Council of the SLAAS comprising 30 elected and ex-officio members acts in the name of and on behalf of the Association in all matters. There are three special Committees, eight Sectional Committees, six Statutory Committees & several other committees to carry out a wide range of activities to fulfill the objectives of the Association. All members of council and special, sectional, statutory & other committees serve in an honorary capacity.

Responsibilities of SLAAS

1. Disseminate scientific knowledge to school children, science teachers & the general public, through carefully planned workshop, training programmes, seminars etc.
2. Encourage young inventors to develop by presenting prizes and certificates to the best inventions.
3. Encourage scientists to conduct research and other science based activities adhering to ethical guidelines laid down by SLAAS.
4. Provide scientific advice to government and non governmental institutions, industries, researchers, on areas under the purview of SLAAS, to encourage use of science–based knowledge and technology for sustainable socioeconomic development of the country.
5. Collaborate with other national bodies dealing with science and science related activities [e.g. National Science Foundation (NSF), National Science & Technology Commission (NASTEC), The National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka (NASSL), COSTI etc.] in their activities related to science policy, science education and popularization of science.