Located in Irvine, CA; Opened 1988
About the Center
As a scientist and a businessman, Dr. Arnold Beckman envisioned a West Coast headquarters for the National Academies, where experts could convene to discuss matters of science and technology. Dr. Beckman provided a gift to the National Academies of Science and Engineering to build a meeting space in Irvine, CA, owned and operated by the National Academies and dedicated to hosting scientific conferences.