CNISF
A federation of engineering and scientific associations
History
Missions and goals
Objectives
Contributions
Services for members
Photos of the leaders of the CNISF
CNISF ASSOCIATIONS: complete list(46
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History
The Conseil National des Ingénieurs et des Scientifiques de France
(National Council of Engineers and Scientists of France) is an association
registered with the French Ministry of the Interior that represents the
ensemble of the engineers and scientists of France. Recognized as being
"of public utility" (Reconnu d'Utilité Publique),
independent, and non-partisan, the CNISF continues in the tradition of ideas
that date from the mid-19th century. On March 4, 1848, the engineers of
France decided to unite, founding the "Société Centrale
des Ingénieurs Civils." This society was to play a major role
in the creation of other federations over the years. In 1992, three of these
federations, the CNIF (Conseil National des Ingénieurs Français),
FASFID (Fédération des Associations et Sociétés
Françaises d'Ingénieurs Diplômés), and ISF (Société
des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France), combined to form the
Conseil National des Ingénieurs et des Scientifiques de France.
The CNISF thus became the sole representative of the engineers and scientists
in France. It is composed of 180 national associations, has 160000 members,
and represents 450000 high-level technicians.
The CNISF seeks to promote and defend the cultural and socio-economic interests
of all of the engineers and scientists in France, as well as protecting
the image and reputation of the engineering profession.
As part of its efforts to establish representation for French engineers
similar to that in England and Germany, the CNISF tries to collaborate with
similar organizations in neighboring countries.
Missions and goals
to represent the ensemble of the French engineers and
scientists to the public authorities
to oversee the diffusion of information relating to scientific and technological
progress
to emphasize the importance of science and technology to economic and
social development
to contribute to the discussion on the future development of various
scientific and technological activities and to facilitate interdisciplinary
exchanges
to encourage the promotion of French scientific and technological accomplishments
abroad
to encourage the creation and rapprochement of professional organizations
in new fields
to bring expert knowledge to topics of public interest and to contribute
to the decision making process
to help its members participate in associative activities and to bring
them specific services
to maintain close relationships with other engineering associations
both in Europe and worldwide
Objectives
We live in an era marked by frequent and rapid change, on the socio-economic
and cultural levels as well as the technological. As these changes take
place and the construction of Europe continues, engineers and scientists
must enter into dialogue. Too long excluded from the most important decisions
affecting our society, engineers and scientists need a powerful organization
to speak out for them, to transmit their contributions in all areas of society,
and to participate in the social, economic, and political life of the engineers
and scientists on the national and international level. In order to better
serve the public, the engineers and scientists of the CNISF can no longer
be contented with simply observing, but must assert themselves as an active
socio-economic entity whose voice must be heard.
Contributions
Our mission is to become a voice for the engineers and scientists of France,
speaking in defense of their cultural and social interests and of their
reputation, and to provide a framework for reflection on the conclusions
and recommendations that scientists want to make heard.
We seek to respond effectively to the plans and aspirations of engineers
and scientists. We have undertaken the responsibility of combating scientific
and technological misinformation, assuring (when necessary) the spread of
information, promoting scientific training, and valorizing the rigor and
reliability of the duties of the engineer and the scientist.
Services for members
FREE SERVICES
"Dépêches du CNISF", monthly
Techmémoires (minutes of seminars, dinner-debates), trimestrial
Instantanés techniques (published by the Techniques de l'Ingénieur),
trimestrial
General directory (lists of members and organization of the CNISF)
Evening conferences (Parisian region)
Certain activities of the "Unions Régionales" (regional
engineering and scientific associations)
Annual membership card
Legal advice
Association badge
SPECIAL PRICES
Subscription to ID magazine
Registration fees for seminars and dinner-debates
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