CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I. 



Section 1. This association shall be called the Indiana Academy of Science. 



Sec. 2. The objects of this Academy shall be scientific research and the 

 diffusion of knowledge concerning the various departments of science; to promote 

 intercourse between men engaged in scientific work, especially in Indiana; to 

 assist by investigation and discussion in developing and making known the mate- 

 rial, educational and other resources and riches of the State; to arrange and pre- 

 pare for publication such reports of investigation and discussions as may further 

 the aims and objects of the Academy as set forth in these articles. 



Whereas, the State has undertaken the publication of such proceedings, the 

 Academy will, u\nm reijuest of the Governor, or of one of the several departments 

 of the State, through the Governor, act through its council as an advisory body 

 in the direction and execution of any investigation within its province as stated. 

 The necessary expenses incurred in the prosecution of such investigation are to 

 be borne by the State; no pecuniary gain is to come to the Academy for its advice 

 or direction of such investigation. 



The regular proceedings of the Academy as published by the State shall be- 

 come a public document. 



ARTICLE II. 



Section 1. Members of this Academy shall be honorary fellows, fellows, 

 non-resident members or active members. 



Sec. 2. Any person engaged in any department of scientific work, or in 

 original research in any department of science, shall be eligible to active mem- 

 bership. Active members may be annual or life members. Annual members 

 may be elected at any meeting of the Academy; they shall sign the constitution, 

 pay an admission fee of two dollars, and thereafter an annual fee of one dollar. 

 Any person who shall at one time contribute fifty dollars to the funds of this 

 Academy, may be elected a life member of the Academy, free of assessment. 

 Non-resident members may be elected from those who have been active members 



