I am a recent graduate of Chapman University, where I studied broadcast journalism, documentary, and environmental science. Last summer, I interned at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where I ...

Since 1874, election as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow has been a distinguished lifetime honor recognizing individuals whose work has advanced science and its ...

2025/26 Class of STPF & PPF Fellows. Over the past year, I’ve found myself in a lot of conversations with scientists and engineers about how their science connects to what’s happening in policy right ...

Science has never been more important for informing sound policy and ensuring progress for all citizens. AAAS leverages scientific evidence to engage policymakers and society at large. Through various ...

Last week, a slimmed-down version of the bipartisan innovation legislation now referred to as the CHIPS and Science Act passed with bipartisan support via roll call vote in both the Senate (64-33) and ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of synthetic chemicals that have been used in industrial processes and consumer goods for decades. PFAS have been detected in air, ...

Note: This toolkit was last updated in 2022. Successful engagement builds on a foundation of clear, concise communication. As you think about how to communicate about your work, remember the framework ...

From 2008 - 2022, the AAAS Center for Public Engagement offered more than 500 workshops, seminars, and other events serving more than 18,000 scientists and engineers at academic institutions, ...

AAAS proudly congratulates the newly elected 2025 Fellows! In 2025, the AAAS Council elected 449 members as Fellows of AAAS. Election as a Fellow honors members whose efforts on behalf of the ...

The dismissal of the National Science Board is the latest in a string of erratic decisions that are destabilizing not only the National Science Foundation, but all of American science. Whatever the ...