The primary goal is to counter creationists' efforts to get into public school science classes. Membership is available without restrictions or requirements. All members receive a subscription to NCSE's periodical.
Members also get discounts from their book ordering service.
NCSE offers a decent selection of books, taped speeches and debates, and other material. As of this writing, the periodical is in a state of flux. The new periodical will include both news and technical articles and be published six times per year. They do not hold meetings, and are not affiliated with any other scientific or religious organization. There are several forms of CRS membership, all of which require the signing of a statement of faith .