James McClintock's Lost Antarctica James McClintock's 'Lost Antarctica' Podcast October 09, 2012 In AAAS member Jim McClintock's new book Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land, the University of Alabama-Birmingham marine biologist takes readers with him on an extraordinary field trip to the bottom of the world. He documents how climate change and ocean acidification are impacting the marine mammals and other sea creatures that inhabit the polar waters. VIDEO: A grand scientific voyage Video June 14, 2013 Long before the U.S. raced to put humans into space, it participated in another race between nations -- a maritime race. Large-scale naval enterprises of the 17th through 19th centuries often are associated with the European powers that dominated the time, England, Portugal, Spain and France. But there was also a grand U.S. naval voyage which sought to cement the young nation as a formidable maritime power. Winners of 2013 AAAS Student Poster Competition Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The 2013 Student Poster Competition took place at the AAAS Annual Meeting In Boston February 14-18. The student winners' work displayed originality and understanding that set them apart from their peers. The AAAS Poster Sessions provide individuals with an opportunity to present their research, offering an excellent venue for extended informal discussion with meeting attendees. All posters are peer-reviewed, and accepted posters are listed in the AAAS Annual Meeting Poster Book. Abstracts appear on the Annual Meeting Abstract CD, within the Program Book. OSTP seeks nominations for presidential mentoring award OSTP seeks nominations for presidential mentoring award Capitol Connection April 8, 2013 The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are now accepting nominations for PAESMEM, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. OSTP/NSF seeks individuals and organizations that have demonstrated at least five years of excellence in mentoring students, trainees, and/or early career scientists and engineers from groups that are underrepresented in STEM. Marcia McNutt appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Science Marcia McNutt appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Science Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Marcia McNutt, most recently Director of the US Geological Survey, has been appointed the new, full-time Editor-in-Chief of Science. She will begin her tenure at Science on June 1. McNutt will take over the position from Bruce Alberts who decided to step down at the end of his five-year term. Hammerhead shark Sharks gain international protection Capitol Connection April 1, 2013 In a major win for conservation, a global coalition voted to regulate the international trade of five shark species and two manta ray species that are threatened by overfishing and targeted for their valuable fins and gills. Christina Cheng fishes for answers in Antarctica Christina Cheng fishes for answers in Antarctica Member Spotlight March 5, 2013 For decades now, Chi-Hing “Christina” Cheng has been lured by Antarctica in a quest for the cold facts about the fishes of the Southern Ocean. She is hooked on uncovering the genetic mysteries of the antifreeze protein that allows these fish –the Antarctic notothenioids -- to thrive in the world’s coldest, harshest marine environment. VIDEO: 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting reception Video February 15, 2013 Find out what attendees are looking forward to at this year's meeting in Boston. Related Links: AAASMC's complete video coverage from the 2013 Annual Meeting in Boston VIDEO: 2013 Annual Meeting: The president's address Video February 15, 2013 AAAS President William Press, researcher in computer science, genomics, statistical methods, astrophysics, and international security, welcomes attendees to Boston. This year's AAAS Annual Meeting highlights the rich and complicated connections between basic and applied research, and how they bring about both practical benefits and the beauty of pure understanding. Read more about Press's keynote. Toxicological impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico Looking for signs of lasting toxicity after Gulf oil spill Member Spotlight February 14, 2013 John Pierce Wise Sr. is investigating the toxicological impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Massive amounts of chemical dispersants were added to the crude oil in an attempt to protect inshore lands and waters. At this year's AAAS Annual Meeting, Wise will present his initial findings on the toxicity of the dispersants and oil still present in offshore Gulf waters.
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