• What an MBA taught me about motivational effectiveness

    June 18, 2013
    What motivates one student, child or employee will not necessarily work on the other. But what about how to motivate scientists? Will the same tactics work to motivate researchers in a lab as employees in a business? Probably not, which is why this AAAS MC blogger changed her MBA plans. Read More

  • Outdated science hurting EPA's reputation

    June 18, 2013
    A recent court case involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a major debate in this blogger's science literacy class. As opposed to their default in apathy, the class got angry at both the EPA and at the media for not talking about this case enough. Read More

  • Media bias and how it affects science literacy

    June 18, 2013
    In her volunteer science literacy class, this AAAS MemberCentral blogger had the class look at media bias. They analyzed their favorite sources for the news, and possible pitfalls and benefits to each source. In the end, the class had a different view of where they got their news. Read More

  • Legislation seeks to restrict EPA carbon rules

    June 17, 2013
    Eight members of Congress recently introduced a bill to restrict the EPA's authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from utility plants. The bill has some issues. But even if it doesn't become law, coal power plants, which would be most effected by this legislation, are in trouble. Read More

  • A grand scientific voyage

    June 14, 2013
    Ever heard of a maritime voyage lead by the United States that charted unexplored portions of the Southern seas, confirmed the continent of Antarctica, mapped much of the Pacific Northwest and along the way collected 40 tons of artifacts? Don't worry, you're not alone. Read More

  • George E. Miller a teacher-trainer, nuclear reactor custodian

    June 14, 2013
    After nearly 50 years at the UC-Irvine, AAAS member George E. Miller is in the process of handing over responsibilities for the TRIGA MARK I reactor which he used to study mercury levels in 300-year-old tuna and bullet fragments that killed President John F. Kennedy. Read More

  • AAAS Featured

    AAAS Live: Linking Science & Policy: AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships
    June 6, 2013
    Review our chat with current/alumni S&T Policy Fellows talking about science policy initiatives on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies, the impact of the fellowships on alumni career paths, how to apply your science and engineering background to a career in science policy, the application process and more!

    Wallpaper: Iceberg

    In need of a new photo for your desktop? We have one for you! The great ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica are huge piles of old snow compressed to ice, and spreading under their own weight. They grow by snowfall on top, and shrink by melting around the sides and by formation of icebergs in marginal seas.

    AAASLocal

    These networking events are for AAAS members wanting to make personal and professional connections in their local community both inside and outside their own disciplines. The events include short lectures by AAAS members. View photos from our AAASLocal events held in North America, Australia and Germany.

  • AAAS BLOGS

    Bart De Stasio takes on toxic algae
    Toxic algal blooms brought on by the increase in invasive species is the basis for the research in AAAS member Bart De Stasio's lab. He is studying zebra mussels which promote blooms of algae in the bay of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ironically, he's identified another invasive species that can eat the algae without succumbing to the toxins.
    Update on NSF political science research
    On June 7 the National Science Foundation issued a guidance memo detailing how it would implement a provision in its FY2013 appropriations bill that restricts the awarding of political science grants to those that contribute to national security or economic interests.
    The spirit of science and debate
    This AAAS MemberCentral blogger got into hot water while volunteering in a science literacy class. However, hearing the arguments raised by climate change skeptics taught her, and her students, to find the middle ground, rather than resorting to the "childlike" stubborn behavior of digging in their heels.
    F1000Research journal wants to publish more negative results
    The biology and medicine journal F1000Research is waiving article fees through August for papers that include negative results. Is this a bad thing? If scientists don’t publish an experiment’s negative results then other scientists can easily believe that the experiment has never been tried.

  • From The CEO's Desk

    • Long-term consequences of sequestration
      Advocacy in the face of serious challenges cannot be planned or budgeted in advance. Your philanthropic support gives us the flexibility to speak up when our input is needed most. Please take a moment and be a part of this important work by making a tax-deductible gift to the AAAS Flexible Action Fund today.
    • Future of science at risk
      It seems inevitable that there will be reductions in federal spending, but will these cuts be allocated in a way that devastates science research and education, threatens future economic growth, and erodes America’s competitiveness in the world?

  • AAAS News

    CIFAR's call for research proposals

    The Canadian Institute For Advanced Research, or CIFAR, is currently sending out a global call for researchers to submit research proposals. This new approach is aimed at encouraging the scientific community to bring forth a question worth exploring, and not just any question, CIFAR asks “Do you have a question with the potential to change the world?” »

    AAAS Fellow Alan P. Boss: Kepler breakdown a sad day
    AAAS Fellow Lisa Lucero: Mayan pyramid now a road
    AAAS member Tee L. Guidotti receives Knudsen Award

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