National Organisation of Scientists

The National Organisation of Scientists, commonly known as NOOS, is a Terran syndicate and NGO. With over 434 million members, it is one of the largest unions in the Federation and the largest for high-skilled workers. Despite its name, it also includes many engineers and medical workers. It controls most scientific and adjacent awards, such as the Nobel Prizes and the Fields Medal. It contributes to the spread of knowledge among the public, owning a large number of museums and holding conventions across the Federation and in recent years in the rest of the known galaxy. It was founded in 2096 with its headquarters in Paris, on Earth, where they remain. However, yearly meetings of delegates now take place in Monplaisir on New Sidon. Its budget comes from donations, member contributions and heavy Federal subsidies.