The Polish Academy of Sciences (Polish: Polska Akademia Nauk, abbreviated PAN), is a Polish state scientific institution established in 1952 by the merger of earlier scientific societies, including the Polish Academy of Skills (Polska Akademia Umiejętności, or PAU) and the Society of Friends of Learning founded in the late 18th century.

PAN functions as a learned society acting through an elected corporation of top scholars and research organizations. It has also become a major scientific advisory body through its scientific committees.

Notable members

• Adam Schaff (Marxist philosopher whom is member of the Academy)

See also

• French Academy of Sciences

External link

• PAN website, English version

1952 establishments | Education in Poland | National academies | Polish Academy of Learning | Polish Academy of Sciences | Polish scientific societies | Scientific organizations

Polska Akademia Nauk | Polska Akademia Nauk