Queens County, NY is a hub of academic societies and organizations that host conferences and symposiums throughout the year. The Queens College section was established in 1968 and every April, the Sigma Xi section of Queens College organizes a symposium involving professors and graduate students. The Golden Key International Honor Society is an interdisciplinary undergraduate academic honors organization with more than 300 chapters worldwide. Founded in 1937, Queens College is committed to providing top-notch education to talented people from all backgrounds and economic statuses. The Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies promotes research and publications related to Byzantine and Neo-Hellenic studies, supports and coordinates the teaching of these subjects at the university, and connects academic research and teaching to the needs of the Greek community in Queens and beyond.
The mission of Queens College is to prepare students to become leading citizens of an increasingly global society. The STEMM Advisory Committee on Disability (DAC) is a collaboration of professional bodies and scientific societies that aims to strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). The Office of Minority Student Affairs provides direct services and works collaboratively with the university's academic, administrative and support units to promote the academic success and social well-being of underrepresented students. The Royal Society is one of the most prestigious academic societies in the world. Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, is in conversation with Lord Stern, President of the British Academy.
The Royal Society will be hosting four dates for their “You & AI” event at their London location before moving to a major art center in London and then Manchester later in the year. The Royal Society is also collaborating with the association “Living with Environmental Change” and the Natural Environment Research Council to organize the Planet Under Pressure conference from 25th to 29th March. The conference will analyze scientific evidence that appears in court today as well as emerging areas of science such as neuroscience, human improvement, and climate change attribution that could appear in court in the coming years. Headed by twelve distinguished professors appointed by City University to the highest position in the system, Queens College faculty are known for their excellent research, scholarships, and teaching. Queens County is home to a number of academic societies that host conferences and symposiums throughout the year. These events provide an opportunity for researchers to come together to discuss new findings, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.
With its commitment to providing first-rate education to talented people from all backgrounds, Queens College is a leader in promoting diversity within academia.