Membership: Science Society

In the summer of 2012, Mount Washington Observatory will embark upon a new research partnership with New Hampshire's Plymouth State University. The cornerstone of this partnership is the creation of a new joint PhD-level staff position. This individual will serve as Mount Washington Observatory's new Director of Research, leading the organization's research efforts into the future. He/She will also serve on the faculty of Plymouth State's Department of Atmospheric Science and Chemistry, involving graduates and undergraduates in research.

Scientific research is core to the very identity of the Mount Washington Observatory and absolutely fundamental to this institution's long-term success. To ensure that this important new staff position is properly supported and that the Observatory's scientific efforts will continue long into the future, the Mount Washington Observatory Science Society has been established.

The Science Society, the highest level of Observatory membership, is designed for the most passionate Observatory supporters—people who are intrigued by the mountain's conditions and yearn to learn more about the world around them. Science Society members are proud of Mount Washington Observatory's scientific heritage and committed to positioning the organization for an even brighter future in research.

Benefits of Being a Member of the Science Society

• In addition to the full slate of benefits associated with Observatory membership, Science Society members have unique access to the research being performed on Mount Washington. Each year, the Director of Research and colleagues from partner organizations will offer presentations that document the scientific work being done by the Observatory, and preview future projects as well.

If you wish to offer your generous support for science on Mount Washington, please join the Science Society today! To do so, go to our online membership form or click "Join the Observatory" in the above menu. Thank you!