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AAAS’s first Multidisciplinary Working Group (MWG), comprised of members from diverse fields and career stages, released 35 recommendations to improve the STEMM workforce. See what's on the list of actionable solutions: https://lnkd.in/dvaYBuqE

New from Kim Montgomery, director of the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy: The U.S. needs a national science diplomacy strategy. Read more in her latest piece published in Canadian Science Policy Centre's latest magazine issue: https://lnkd.in/edEm3teM

TODAY: Don't miss the 2024 Riley Memorial Lecture, presented in collaboration by AAAS, the CHARLES VALENTINE RILEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, and the World Food Prize Foundation! Join us at 5 pm ET to hear from Tuskegee University's Channapatna Prakash as he discusses the critical challenges facing global agriculture in the context of food security and climate change. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eABRB4gP

This month’s issue of Member Update has useful and actionable info on everything from America’s trust in science to open access and how to improve STEMM career pathways. Don’t miss it: look in your inbox or visit Member Community. https://lnkd.in/eCBgGars

Every human is enveloped by and contains trillions of microorganisms. The past decade’s research has revealed the essential nature of the relationships with these other organisms for healthy development and adult life. The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize recognizes innovative research conducted by young scientists and researchers focused on the functional characteristics of the microbiota. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eKNYvGmT

In 2017, Rick Weiss announced the launch of SciLine, a AAAS program designed to make it easier for reporters without science backgrounds to get in touch with scientist-sources and research-backed information. After 7 years of extraordinary growth and success, Rick is stepping down and passing the baton to Matt DeRienzo, who will shepherd SciLine into its next phase of growth.

Join us on November 20 for the 14th annual Riley Memorial Lecture, presented in collaboration by AAAS, the CHARLES VALENTINE RILEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, and the World Food Prize Foundation. This year’s lecture will feature Channapatna Prakash, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Tuskegee University, discussing the critical challenges facing global agriculture in the context of food security, climate change, and the need for continued scientific innovation. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eABRB4gP

AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh spoke to The New York Times on Pew Research Center's latest survey results on American's trust in scientists. He "acknowledged that scientists had learned hard lessons during the pandemic about how to talk about science, and said they were now better equipped to communicate how data changes and evolves. Recent high-profile medical and scientific advancements — like the new gene therapy for sickle cell and ambitious space exploration missions — have done the most to rebuild confidence in scientific institutions," he added. Read the full story here ?? https://nyti.ms/4fuYL6G

?? LIVE: Join AAAS and Science Magazine, alongside Pew Research Center as we discuss one of the most pressing issues affecting the scientific enterprise: The state of America's trust in science. The virtual features the release of Pew's 2024 trust in science survey data, followed by a panel discussion with AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh, Science Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp, and AAAS Board Member Kathleen Hall Jamieson. WATCH NOW: https://lnkd.in/e2Y-CgMX

As the world continues to heat up, outdoor workers are increasingly at risk. Scientific evidence shows that high temperatures negatively impact physical and mental well-being. How can we protect these workers? Experts urge governments and policymakers to take urgent action. Join grantees Aryn Baker and Meredith Wadman in a conversation with experts Catherine Feingold, Douglas Parker, and Barrak Alahmad to discuss these issues. This event is hosted by the Pulitzer Center, Science Magazine, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). RSVP now! ?? https://bit.ly/48AZd0v