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AAAS is taking action—from leading workshops to testifying on the hill, AAAS remains a force for public discussion and evidence-based policy:

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AAAS Statement on EPA Administrator’s Plan to Disallow Use of Scientific Evidence in Decision-Making

“We are very concerned with recent news reports that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has sent a proposed rule to the White House to soon end the use of scientific studies that have underlying data that is not publicly available…”

AAAS Connects Scientists and Students with Classroom Science Days

When scientists deliver talks to middle and high school students for AAAS’ Classroom Science Days, everyone learns something, students and scientists alike.

This year’s event, which took place in Texas in February in conjunction with the AAAS Annual Meeting in Austin, brought 32 scientists into middle and high school classrooms across Austin, Dallas and Houston reaching more than 5,000 students – a significant jump from the 20 scientists who participated in Boston in 2017.

The goals of the 25-year-old program are multi-faceted, said AAAS Project Director Rebekah Corlew. One aspect of Classroom Science Days is to connect underserved students with practicing scientists. Meeting scientists – and learning about their successes and struggles – can help students see themselves as future scientists, Corlew said.

March for Science: Supporters of Science Stand Up for Evidence

Science enthusiasts gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 14th, joined by supporters at some 230 satellite rallies in towns and cities across the globe for what was an endorsement of scientific evidence and a celebration of its discoveries.

'The March for Evidence' by Rush Holt

Scientists are “speaking up for science and evidence like never before.”

- Rush Holt in Scientific American. Read the full editorial

AAAS Statement on FY 2018 Omnibus Funding Bill

“The scientific community is over the moon with the bipartisan omnibus bill in Congress that significantly increases funding for research and development.

AAAS Urges U.S. Policymakers to Lift Restrictions on Gun Violence Research

While our nation considers how to address gun violence, it is important to remember that scientific research can help us understand risk factors and the impacts of gun policy interventions at federal, state and local levels,” said Rush Holt, chief executive officer of AAAS, in a March 13 letter sent to President Donald Trump and congressional leadership.

AAAS Joins Call for Paper Ballots to Protect Election Integrity

AAAS released a series of statements in support of the use of a paper ballot system on March 9, 2018.

AAAS Advances Its Efforts to Define, Implement the Right to Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science took another step toward clarifying the meaning of the human right “to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications” and assisting in the eventual implementation of a right that the AAAAS Board of Directors has endorsed as central to its mission.

AAAS Statement on FY 2018 Budget Deal and Continuing Resolution

We welcome the bipartisan budget agreement to raise defense and non-defense discretionary spending caps for two years.... - Rush Holt , chief executive officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

AAAS joins 94 businesses, universities and science and engineering organizations urging Congressional leaders to reach bipartisan budget deal, increase investment in science research

Thank Congress for Supporting R&D in 2018 Budget

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Force for Science at AAAS Annual Meeting

A strong science advocate can communicate research effectively, engage various audiences, understand policy nuances, and work with politicians. Learn how you can enhance your advocacy skills at the AAAS Annual Meeting.

Join the NSF INCLUDES Open Forum

Are you interested in broadening participation within STEM? Join the NSF INCLUDES Open Forum on Trellis to participate in a community of practice where we’re sharing historic documents, current best practices and much more.

Tell The Washington Post: What’s changed since the March for Science?

Have you altered anything about your life or work? Do you think the March for Science achieved its goals? Let the Washington Post know what you think.

AAAS Online Course on #sciencediplomacy

This one-hour course, hosted by Dr. Marga Gual Soler and Dr. Tom Wang of the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy, is the first ever online course fully dedicated to science diplomacy. Join us and learn all about the connections between science and diplomacy throughout the ages.

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