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Congratulations to @SenMcCormickPA & @SenatorHick on launching the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus. We were proud to co-host the kickoff of this new effort to elevate U.S. scientific research. (Photo Credit: Senate Photography) bit.ly/4rsj7E9
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For 30 years, Friends of Cancer Research has brought diverse voices together to advance cancer care and put patients at the center. As @sudipsparikh, CEO of @aaas, reflects, regulatory policy can have a profound impact on patients. #Friends30 bit.ly/4wZEDS5
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🔔🎉 Applications for the 2027-28 @AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are now open! Apply for your chance to learn firsthand about policymaking while contributing scientific knowledge and analytical skills to the policymaking process: fellowshipapp.aaas.org/app/m…
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AAAS submitted comments on the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking, highlighting overemphasis on political objectives in scientific priority setting & deprioritization of scientific opportunity, peer review and the needs of Americans. Read the comment bit.ly/4w6O8PE
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“We are patriots not because America or American science are perfect, but because we share the founders’ aspirations for something even greater, and we have the agency to make it so. The story of America and American science is still being written.” aaas.org/news/american-scien…

American Science’s Role in Securing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness | American Associ...

Science and technology have been an essential component of the American political experiment since the beginning.

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AAAS CEO @sudipsparikh reflects on 250 years of American science: what we've built, where we've fallen short, and why this moment calls on all of us to keep writing the story: aaas.org/news/american-scien…
A person in a lab coat stands next to a large globe with visible latitude lines. A red, white, and blue ribbon with stars and stripes curves across the top. Text on the left reads: "Science and technology have been an essential component of the American political experiment since the beginning...[t]his successful experiment is an essential chapter in America’s story." Attributed to Sudip Parikh, AAAS CEO and Executive Publisher, Science Journals. Photo credit: NASA.

ALT A person in a lab coat stands next to a large globe with visible latitude lines. A red, white, and blue ribbon with stars and stripes curves across the top. Text on the left reads: "Science and technology have been an essential component of the American political experiment since the beginning...[t]his successful experiment is an essential chapter in America’s story." Attributed to Sudip Parikh, AAAS CEO and Executive Publisher, Science Journals. Photo credit: NASA.

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ALT A view of Earth from space is partially covered by a large, stylized red, white, and blue banner with stars. The banner reads, "This is American ingenuity in action..." The top right corner displays "America 250." A small text at the bottom reads, "Read the full editorial at AAAS.org." A rocket is visible in the lower left corner.
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The @AAASKavli 2026 contest is now open for submissions! Established in 1945, the awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience on the sciences, engineering and mathematics. Journalists can enter their best science reporting at: sjawards.aaas.org/enter
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Yesterday, Assistant Secretary Chris Pilkerton met with @sudipsparikh and the American Association for the Advancement of Science to discuss multiple ways for OIS and @AAAS to collaborate going forward on our Investment Screening Technology Initiative.
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Do you know someone who has made a remarkable impact at the intersection of agriculture, food security, and societal issues? Nominate them by April 30 to become the next C.V. Riley Memorial Lecturer! tinyurl.com/RML2026nom @WorldFoodPrize
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Do you know someone who has made a remarkable impact at the intersection of agriculture, food security, and societal issues? Nominate them by April 30 to become the next C.V. Riley Memorial Lecturer! tinyurl.com/RML2026nom @WorldFoodPrize
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🎉 Welcome to the 2026 class of @AAAS #MassMediaFellows! These 15 scientists will be sharpening their #SciComm skills with news outlets across the country this summer. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have! Learn more about 2026 class here: aaas.org/news/aaas-mass-medi…
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The FY 2027 budget request, released by the U.S. administration this morning, once again threatens federal investments in research and development. Read our full statement: aaas.org/news/aaas-statement…

AAAS Statement on U.S. Administration’s FY27 Budget Request | American Association for the Advanc...

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Congratulations to Jon Cohen, Martin Enserink, and Kai Kupferschmidt, who were named finalists for the 2025 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. 🏆 Check out the nominated stories here: bit.ly/3FaEMx6 #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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Congratulations to @martinenserink, @sciencecohen, and @cpiller who were named finalists for the 2024 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. bit.ly/TradeJn 🏆#NIHCMAwardsJournalism Here's a look at the stories nominated. (THREAD) 🧵
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Congratulations to @cpiller, winner of the 2024 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. bit.ly/NIHCMAW24 🏆 Check out the winning stories below ⬇️ #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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How can you help ensure your research reaches beyond the lab? Hear from editors of @ScienceMagazine at the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting on communicating research effectively in a rapidly changing world. Register now 🔗 meetings.aaas.org/
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The steep reductions proposed by the U.S. administration for federal R&D funding for FY26 did not happen thanks to bipartisan champions in Congress. Many organizations, including @AAAS, emphasized how detrimental it would be to our nation to gut this funding. (1/3)
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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.
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.

ALT 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.

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Read the full report from @AlessZimm, project director of the AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program: aaas.org/news/fy-2026-rd-app…

FY 2026 R&D Appropriations: Final R&D Report | American Association for the Advancement of Science...

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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 🔗 meetings.aaas.org/
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