AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science

10/28/2026

How did nighttime satellite data turn into a life-saving discovery?

Meet the 2026 Golden Goose Award honorees from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Black Marble team, whose discoveries in nighttime satellite data led them to develop a tool that can track power outages and the return of electricity after disasters.

You can watch the full documentary at the link below 🎬 https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/holiday-lights

10/23/2026

Meet the 2026 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science awardees!

Five early-career scientists have been recognized for their innovative research spanning astronomy, immunology, microbial biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, and neuroscience.

Congratulations to the 2026 awardees:

Danielle Stevens, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Anna Romanov, Ph.D., Biological Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Katherine Lagerstrom, Ph.D., Princeton University
Clarissa Do O, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Tana Pottorf, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Learn more about this year’s awardees and their research: https://www.aaas.org/news/loreal-funds-research-and-mentoring-award-five-women-scientists-0

10/22/2026

Join us Nov. 19–20 for the 50th AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy in Washington, D.C., hosted by The George Washington University.

Researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and others will delve into the future of federal data infrastructure and grantmaking policy, which shape what research gets done and how the U.S. research enterprise moves forward.

View the program and register now at https://aaas-org.ticketbud.com/50th-aaas-science-and-technology-policy-forum

10/21/2026

How can open access to research deliver greater public value, including as AI impacts how people engage with science?

This Open Access Week, take a look at what’s ahead at the 2027 AAAS Annual Meeting. “Rebuilding Trust in Science: Governing Openness, Integrity, and Public Value” will feature a session with Véronique Kiermer (PLOS), Nokuthula Mchunu, James Wilsdon and Roger Schonfeld to examine what publishers, repositories, libraries, funders, institutions should each provide — and where the boundaries of their roles should be.

Join us February 18-20 in Chicago. Explore the program and register 🔗 https://aaas.confex.com/aaas/2027/meetingapp.cgi/Session/38262

10/19/2026

One week left to apply! Calling for nominations! AAAS is thrilled to announce the topic of the third Multidisciplinary Working Group: Identifying Opportunities for Planetary Health. Planetary health has been defined as the health of human civilization and the state of the natural systems on which it depends and is a new area for discovery and collaboration. This MWG will bring together experts from many scientific disciplines to identify priority research areas in this emerging field.

The AAAS MWGs feature members across career stages and sectors who work together to address timely and high-impact issues in STEMM while advancing the strategic vision of AAAS as a multidisciplinary, inclusive, mobilized scientific community.

Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on the next AAAS MWG. Nominations are open until 5pm ET on Monday, October 26, 2026 here: https://bit.ly/4hRnCox

10/15/2026

AAAS Community, our digital platform for members, went offline this summer to undergo some big improvements. We are excited to announce that the site is ready for members to start and join discussions, connect with other members across disciplines and around the world, engage with AAAS Sections, learn about events and career development courses, and more. Members: update your profile and start discovering new things and new people today at https://members.aaas.org/

10/14/2026

As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning pace, policymakers need access to trusted scientific expertise.

The AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships' AI Cohort supports congressional leaders as they develop AI-related legislation, and the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues advises state and local governments on the responsible use of AI.

Moderated by Magazine, join us for a conversation with AI experts who bridge science and policy.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 1-2 p.m. ET

https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1hX7AlGBS3G-9a6PQjhCyg

10/12/2026

You might have seen the news that Mary-Dell Chilton, creator of the first genetically modified plant, passed away in June. A Golden Goose Award winner in 2023, Chilton’s work transformed the entire agriculture industry: we have her to thank for virus-resistant potatoes, drought-tolerant sugar, and more micronutrient-rich corn. But it started off small – simply with a federal grant to research plant tumors. Read more about Chilton’s story below.

10/09/2026

Just released: the 2027 AAAS Annual Meeting program!

At a pivotal moment for American science, join the scientific community as we share discoveries, build connections, and spark collaboration across disciplines. Explore the sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities that will take place on February 18-20 in Chicago.

Find your must-attend sessions and register today for early bird pricing at the link below 🗓️

https://aaas.confex.com/aaas/2027/meetingapp.cgi

10/09/2026

Supporting youth mental health and preventing su***de starts with research that helps us understand what works, when to intervene, and how best to reach young people.

For World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting resources shared during a recent webinar series from the AAAS EPI Center and The Council of State Governments. Experts discussed what research tells us about recognizing and responding to mental health needs, how social media and technology can affect adolescent development, and how prevention efforts can address risk before a crisis occurs.

The series also highlighted tools and approaches that can put this research into practice, from digital mental health resources designed to reach young people where they are to community-based strategies that focus on connection, stability and support.

🔗Learn more throughout the series at the following links: https://www.aaas.org/events/youth-mental-health-and-technology-what-does-science-say

https://www.aaas.org/events/early-intervention-evidence-based-pathways-youth-mental-health-su***de-prevention

https://www.aaas.org/events/prevention-key-upstream-approaches-youth-mental-health-and-su***de-prevention

Today’s youth face higher rates of mental health challenges and reported suicidal thoughts than any generation in decades. The media often associates decline in youth mental health with the rise in social media and smart phone use over roughly the same period, however the science is more nuanced. ...