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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization founded in 1848 that advances science and serves society through scientific publishing, science-policy programs, and science education and public engagement. AAAS convenes the scientific community through its annual meeting and supports science’s interaction with government and policymaking via programs such as the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF).
In publishing, AAAS is the publisher/executive publisher behind the Science family of journals, including Science (and related titles), as well as open-access platforms such as Science Advances. Strategically, AAAS positions itself as a “field builder” at the intersection of research dissemination, institutional capacity-building for STEMM workforces, and policy-relevant expertise for federal decision-making, while also investing in science communication and learning infrastructure (for example, the AAAS Learning Hub initiative described by AAAS).
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The First Pathways to Policy Cohort Demonstrates Demand for Science Expertise Beyond GovernmentThe inaugural PPF cohort demonstrated that scientists and engineers can provide immediate value to organizations working at the intersection of science and policy.
Planning a Career at the Intersection of Science, Policy and Law - My Summer InternshipFrom an internship with AAAS Fellowship Programs, Judy Wang gained a new perspective on the many places where science policy happens. Reflecting on her summer experience, she shares how learning from fellows, alumni, and staff expanded her understanding of the diverse pathways to
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Embracing Technology for a Patient-Centered Approach: A Conversation with Andrew Plump, President of R&D at TakedaIn the second conversation for Science & Diplomacy's Innovation Leaders, a series that features leaders from private and non-profit sectors, Executive Editor Estefania Ortiz Calva speaks with Andrew Plump, President of R&D at Takeda, about putting the patient first and making use
Expanding Boundaries in Innovation: A Conversation with Kate Weber, Google Quantum AIIn this conversation for Science & Diplomacy's Innovation Leaders, a series that features leaders from private and non-profit sectors, Editor-in-Chief Kim Montgomery speaks with Kate Weber, Director of Governance and External Affairs at Google Quantum AI, about the many different
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AAAS Members Take Action on OMB ProposalThe Federal Budget Process 101The complicated annual budget cycle can be difficult for outsiders to follow. The below summary helps to explain the process.
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AAAS Member Community posted event details for the 2027 AAAS Annual Meeting, including start/end dates and the theme described on the event page.
New direction and priorities discussed in June 2026 Member UpdateAAAS CEO Sudip S. Parikh published a June 2026 member update covering ongoing AAAS activities and priorities related to science and policy; the update includes a featured science/technology theme and references to related AAAS content.
AAAS Learning Hub launched to equip STEMM professionalsAAAS reported that the AAAS Learning Hub was launched in response to calls from the STEMM community for more resources and opportunities to boost real-world skills, including engaging with local communities, policymakers, and the media.
Physicist Eric D. Isaacs to lead AAAS as president-electAAAS announced that Eric D. Isaacs was chosen as AAAS president-elect.
Registration open for the SCIENCE@SCALE 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting (Phoenix)AAAS Member Community posted that registration for the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting was open, with event dates February 12–14, 2026 in Phoenix.