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"If we stumble in this race, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to recapture our lead — and the American people will suffer the consequences," the new #VAST report on science & tech states. Read more in @axios.com ⤵️

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The moment to act is now. The #VAST Task Force’s Vision outlines strategic pathways to unlock the full potential of our science and technology enterprise—ensuring U.S. leadership in an era of increased global competition.

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"This is not a time in world history for us to pull back from our time in science and technology." - AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh

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During the opening plenary at the 2025 #AAASmtg, AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh; Board Chair Joseph Francisco; and President Willie E. May addressed the current fragility of the U.S. scientific ecosystem, emphasizing the need to focus passion into action designed for impact. www.aaas.org/news/aaas-le...

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The AAAS Multidisciplinary Working Group's "Empowering Career Pathways in STEMM" report was unveiled yesterday at the Expo. Willie E. May, Glenda Prime, and Hongtao Yu were present. This initiative addresses barriers to entering and retaining talent in #STEMM careers. #AAASmtg

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Join us this morning at the @aaas.org booth to learn about the AAAS STPF #fellowship and #scipol careers during the session on ‘Taking the Next Step: How to Get Your Foot in the Door for #Federal #Policymaking’ aaas.confex.com/aaas/2025/me... #scipol #AAASmtg #Congress

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Support early career scientists! 🌟 Attend the AAAS Student E-Poster Competition today at the Hynes Convention Center, Level 3 Hallway, from 2-4:30 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the next generation of scientific innovators. #AAASmtg https://buff.ly/4gAPDgx

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🔑 Don’t miss a key plenary session on shaping the future of U.S. science and technology at the #AAASmtg. Hear from VAST leaders on how to build a globally competitive scientific enterprise in the 21st century. Feb 14 | 5:15 – 6:30 PM📍 Plenary Room, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/4aU3xJm

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“Decisions made by all three branches of the U.S. government in the weeks ahead will affect our enterprise for years to come,” AAAS Board Chair Joseph Francisco said at the #AAASmtg opening plenary. Check out his full statement on our website: https://buff.ly/3WXFIdV

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🔔 News alert 🔔 AAAS and @royalsociety.org have announced the release of the highly anticipated framework "Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption" at the #AAASmtg. The framework addresses new challenges facing science diplomacy today. Learn more:

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15 years ago, the @aaas.org and the Royal Society released the landmark report ‘New frontiers in science diplomacy’, which has served as a model for science diplomacy around the world. Now a new report, ‘Science diplomacy in an era of disruption’, seeks to update the framework for a new era.

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AAAS is dedicated to making the Annual Meeting a safe and inclusive space for the exchange of ideas. Check out our meeting policies for more details. #AAASmtg

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Why have substances such as LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine become so popular in mental health research recently? And where do we go from here? Join Imran Khan at the #AAASmtg to learn more. Feb 15 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 302, Hynes Convention Center https://buff.ly/3QzkcbX

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Made it just in time to hear Dr. Willie E. May’s presidential address at the #AAASmtg in Boston! Looking forward to a weekend with @aaas.org!

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Have you downloaded the meeting app yet? 📲 Sync your schedule across devices after logging in! Check out the step-by-step instructions here: https://buff.ly/4gDItrJ #AAASmtg

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Join Peter Galison in exploring the 20th-century clash of image-making & stats in microphysics + the role of visualization in the Black Hole Initiative & Event Horizon Telescope in this year's Sarton Lecture. #AAASmtg Feb 14 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 304, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/4gxNIcp

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Interested in the ways science and religion shape society? Join AAAS DoSER at the #AAASMtg for breakfast and lively discussion about engaging at the intersections of science, faith, and society! Connect with others to help shape the conversation, share resources and more. https://buff.ly/4aZ2x6F

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Can online #voting, shorter lines, and better ID verification become a reality? Join Juan Gilbert's topical lecture on innovations in election security, AI, & accessibility at the 2025 #AAASmtg Feb 14 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 312, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/4jP06rp

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Join Nobel laureate Adam Riess at the #AAASmtg as he explains how our universe is expanding, why that expanse is #accelerating, and the challenges of understanding dark energy. Feb 15 | 1 - 2 PM 📍 Room 311, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/3CWIxVD

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The 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting starts this Thursday in Boston! Ahead of the event, check out this recap of the Center for Science Diplomacy's involvement ➡️ https://buff.ly/3EBqFjG #AAASmtg #ScienceDiplomacy

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In partnership with the GovAI Coalition, the AAAS EPI Center has developed a new #AI resource! Check out "Key Questions for Government Leaders to Ask when Considering the Use of AI Systems" for a framework to help decision makers “look under the hood” of AI systems. buff.ly/4hQZorR

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AAAS has awarded five institutions grants to implement new data collection practices with the goal of broadening access to STEMM fields for underutilized talent. They have received funds to build data infrastructure that allows for the ethical and law-attentive collection and use of SOGI data.

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Don’t miss this year's #AAASmtg Jones Lecture! Monica Dus, a molecular nutrition expert, investigates how nutritional inheritance shapes lifelong health and development. Feb 14 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 302, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/42QDJf9

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Attend Lace Padilla's topical lecture to learn cutting-edge techniques in uncertainty visualization and how to communicate complex data effectively! 💡 🗓️ Feb 14 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 311, Hynes Convention Center #AAASmtg: https://buff.ly/3WRtwLC

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🏆 Congratulations to the 2025 AAAS award winners! The eight AAAS awards and prizes recognize scientists, engineers, innovators and public servants for their contributions to science and society. https://engage.aaas.org/40FLQZ6 Here's a glimpse of this year's award winners ⤵️

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Join Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp at the 2025 #AAASmtg as he discusses groundbreaking advances in molecular biology, from gene expression to RNA vaccines, and the future of AI & engineering. Feb 14 | 1 - 2 PM📍 Room 210, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/4188xqh

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Don’t miss the opening #AAASmtg plenary "Science Shaping Tomorrow" by Dr. Willie May, AAAS president and chair of the 2025 Annual Meeting. A must-attend session for anyone passionate about the future of STEMM! ✨ Feb 13 | 5 – 6:30 PM📍 Plenary Room, Hynes Convention Center: https://buff.ly/3EvvhI6

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We are looking forward to bringing together the #STEMM community at this year's #AAASmtg! Who will be joining us in Boston this week?

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