Congratulations to our new president-elect, Eric Isaacs of @rescorp.org! AAAS Members also elected Jennifer Lodge of @duke-university.bsky.social and Susan Rosenberg,of @bcmhouston.bsky.social. https://www.aaas.org/membership/member-spotlight/physicist-eric-d-isaacs-lead-aaas-president-elect
“Don’t shoot for the stars, we already know what’s there. Shoot for the space in between because that’s where the real mystery lies.” Vera Rubin #aaasmtg
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Do you like swag and care about #EarlyCareerResearchers in #scipol and #scicomm? Of course you do.
Drop by Booth 605 at #AAASmtg today to speak with SNAPpers about what we do and how you can help!
And come see our plenary panel today @ 1 p.m.!
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For a panel this morning at the #aaasmtg, the other speakers and I will share ideas and examples for improving trust in science. Here are a few I'll mention if I get a chance (we have a LOT to talk about). I'd love to hear yours. (1/7)
Great day yesterday at the GW booth and on the Sci-Mic Stage at the @aaas.org Annual Mtg! Stop by today to meet Arty the robot dog and engage in some stress-relief art making! Booth #329
✨ Closing Plenary: Robert Blum of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will be in conversation with astronomer Jennifer Wiseman about a powerful new telescope
✨ For the Love of Science closing reception
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✨ At the Border: Climate Change and Human Mobility
✨ Scaling Public Trust in Science Through Journalism
✨ Screening: A Century After Nanook and the Scaling of Inuit Resilience and Knowledge
✨ Attitudes Toward AI Among Experts and the Public
✨ American Junior Academy of Sciences (AJAS) Posters
Welcome to the final day of the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting! 🌵
Another jam-packed program is in store for today and we hope it fills your heart with a love for science as we conclude our time in Phoenix. As we head into our last day, here’s a few highlights check out ⤵️
Receptions and networking and trivia, oh my! How are you closing out day 2 of #AAASmtg?
🫰snaps🫰for @snapcoalition.bsky.social, the first group of grad students to join us on the plenary stage in almost 180 years!
Can’t be at the AAAS Annual Meeting this year? Tune live to the plenary with @snapcoalition.bsky.social!
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Don’t forget to tag AAAS and use the hashtag #AAASmtg to share your experience with us!
✨ Postdoc Talks and Student E-poster presentations.
✨ Sci-Mic Stage discussion Reclaiming Science in the Neurodiversity Debate hosted by GWU
✨ Sponsored Workshop by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
✨ The Big AAAS Section Social
✨ The Improbable Research Show
✨ Film: A Century After Nanook and the Scaling of Inuit Resilience and Knowledge
✨ AAAS Cross-disciplinary Mentorship & Speed Networking Session
✨ Panel discussion Indigenizing Conservation Science and Restoration: Collaborative Perspectives from Brazil
✨ Plenary ft. @snapcoalition.bsky.social
Welcome to day 2 of the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting!
There are an amazing array of opportunities today to hear from renowned speakers across the scientific enterprise in panel discussions, workshops, topical lectures and Science Breakthrough sessions. Here’s a few highlights ⤵️
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Science is discovery. Science is a method. Science is human. Science is many things — but what is science to you?
We're excited to kick of the AAAS Annual Meeting today in Phoenix to discuss Science @ Scale. Stop by our membership booth while you're here to tell us what science is to you. #AAASmtg
Don't miss out on our FREE career event today at the @aaas.org Annual Meeting!
Highlights of the day ⤵️
✨ Meet the AAAS Programs
✨ Tertulia: Conoce AAAS / Meet AAAS
✨ Opening Plenary with AAAS President Theresa Maldonado
✨ Welcome to Phoenix Reception
✨ AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award Ceremony
✨ Screening of Starman
✨ Experience Dreamscape Learn in the Mobile Classroom
🎫 Pick up your badge on the lower level of the West Building at the Phoenix Convention Center
📱 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting app is available for download in Google Play and the Apple App Store
💬 Share your experience with us! Make sure you tag @aaas.org and use our official meeting hashtag, #AAASmtg
Welcome to the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix! 🌵
Here's some helpful information to get you started, as well as some highlights from our program for today ⤵️
Hi, Jeff! Our hashtag is the same one we use for the Annual Meeting every year, #AAASmtg. Looking forward to having you join us!
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🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 AAAS award winners! The eight AAAS awards and prizes recognize scientists, engineers, innovators and public servants for their contributions to science and society.
Read about our winners here: https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-announces-2026-award-winners
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How can you help ensure your research reaches beyond the lab? Hear from editors of @science.org at the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting on communicating research effectively in a rapidly changing world. Register now 🔗 https://meetings.aaas.org/
Read the full report from @alesszimm.bsky.social, project director of the AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program: www.aaas.org/news/fy-2026...
Bar chart depicting FY26 Federal R&D Appropriations with entities: NIH, NSF, NASA, DOE, and NIST. NIH shows a slight increase of 0.9%. NSF, NASA, and DOE display decreases of -3.4%, -24.3%, and -3.4% respectively. NIST has a significant increase of 26.5%. Annotations compare budget requests to 2026 law. Features the AAAS logo.
With FY26 federal appropriations bills now signed into law, the R&D funding outlook is brighter than initially feared. Compared to the drastic cuts that were proposed in the spring, the bills show some increases, flat funding, or relatively small reductions for R&D.
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Chart the course for your scientific journey at the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting! Build your network, sharpen your skills, and explore new funding opportunities. Let’s navigate the future of science together. Register now 🔗 https://meetings.aaas.org/
