Science
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[edit] Scientific Organizations
Throughout the 20th century, Science in Mongolia was explored chiefly through the actions of a progression of official academic communities. The first of which, called "The Literary Committee", was established in Mongolia in 1921. It was the predecessor of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS), which was established in 1961. The academy existed until the end of 20th century and was one of several similar organizations operating under the former USSR. The current government ministry responsible for the development of the sciences in Mongolia is the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (MOECS).
[edit] 20th Century Accomplishments
Mongolia’s 20th century academic communities are credited for scientific achievements. Geologists since the 1920’s have counted over 80 kinds of mineral resources in Mongolia and prepared geological, geotectonic, hydro-geological, and seismic maps. The main periods of geological history over the last 700 million years were also compiled, and 119 previously unknown medicinal plant species were discovered. A catalogue of Mongolian wildlife, including and about 9000 insects, was also made. The Mongolian Academy of Sciences released two important scientific publications: a Mongolian National Atlas and the Mongolian Red Book.
[edit] Science Today
Through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (MOECS), Mongolia currently cooperates in scientific pursuits with 20 countries within the academic world (including USA, Russia, The United Kingdom, Japan, China, Germany, and Korea) [1].
At present, the MAS runs 16 institutes supporting scientific research and supervises 9 research and production corporations [2]. About 4254 researchers, including about 800 scholars and 200 doctors of science, work for the MAS.
Since 1998, the Mongolian Parliament has revised scientific policy by implementing two legislations providing a framework for the activities of scientific organizations: the Laws on Science and Technology and the Law on Transfer of Technology. The Mongolian Government in 2000 initiated a 10-year National program focused on the development of science and technology. The goals are to build professional capacity, increase research, bolster official evaluation of scientific discoveries and inventions, and deepen the connection between corporate venture and scientific research. In 2002 Mongolia founded the Technological National park founded with the purpose of supporting high-tech development, connecting scientific progress to business ventures, and creating a Sciences Support Fund [3].
[edit] References
- ↑ “Science, Research Work”. Embassy of Mongolia, Washington D.C. Accessed July 2008.
- ↑ The Mongolian Academy of Sciences Website. Accessed July 2008.
- ↑ “Science, Research Work”. Embassy of Mongolia, Washington D.C. Accessed July 2008.
