The 2026 Kavli Science Journalism Awards 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: https://sjawards.aaas.org/enter

Happy 30th birthday to us! 🎉 Established in 1996 by @aaas.org, @eurekalert.bsky.social has spent three decades serving as the global nonprofit news-release hub connecting research institutions, journalists, and the public. 🔬✨ 1/2

"While an unconventional background is not necessarily disqualifying, it does require greater scrutiny of the nomination by Congress.” AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh urges the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions to hold an open hearing before voting to confirm James O'Neill.

Are you ready to help advance and grow our science community and serve as a leader? Submit your nominees for the upcoming AAAS elections. Members at all career stages are encouraged to nominate themselves and other members. Deadline is May 22. https://bit.ly/4uKIRwb

The 2027 AAAS Awards cycle is open, and we’re looking for YOUR nominations! Winners receive a monetary prize as well as a scientific spotlight at the next AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. 🏆 To learn more, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

Engaging with your local policymakers doesn’t stop when a legislative session adjourns. Join AAAS LSEN and science policy expert Rachel Owen for “Engaging State Policymakers Between Legislative Sessions” TODAY at 3:30 pm ET. Register: https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JQX45LfFSsaZK_hZuTf9ew

Are you ready to help advance and grow our science community and serve as a leader? Submit your nominees for the upcoming AAAS elections. Members at all career stages are encouraged to nominate themselves and other members. Deadline is May 22. https://bit.ly/4uKIRwb

The Presidential Budget Request requested significant cuts/changes to R&D funding for FY 2027. Here's a breakdown of the proposal for some key R&D agencies: https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/PBR%20Report%202027.pdf

The 2027 AAAS Awards cycle is open, and we’re looking for YOUR nominations! Winners receive a monetary prize as well as a scientific spotlight at the next AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. 🏆 To learn more, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

Engaging with your local policymakers doesn’t stop when a legislative session adjourns. Join AAAS LSEN and science policy expert Rachel Owen for “Engaging State Policymakers Between Legislative Sessions” on May 12 from 3:30-4:20 p.m. ET. Register: https://bit.ly/48OhF73

Do you have an idea that could shift the STEMM landscape? Propose a Multidisciplinary Working Group that brings together experts from many fields to solve a critical challenge—across science, technology, engineering, or science policy. Proposals are due June 30, 2026. https://bit.ly/491GCfB

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! https://tinyurl.com/RML2026nom

Join the AAAS Multidisciplinary Working Group on Disability Inclusion and Anti-Ableism in STEMM for a virtual town hall! Members will share their work identifying how AAAS can support a disability-inclusive STEMM ecosystem & wants to hear from the broader community. Register: https://bit.ly/4eo6ci1

The U.S. administration has dismissed the National Science Board, the body that advises the National Science Foundation. Read the full statement from AAAS: https://bit.ly/4eHKg1whttps://bit.ly/4eHKg1w

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! https://tinyurl.com/RML2026nom

Join the AAAS Multidisciplinary Working Group on Disability Inclusion and Anti-Ableism in STEMM for a virtual town hall! Members will share their work identifying how AAAS can support a disability-inclusive STEMM ecosystem & wants to hear from the broader community. Register: https://bit.ly/4eo6ci1

The 2027 AAAS Awards cycle is open, and we’re looking for YOUR nominations! Winners receive a monetary prize as well as a scientific spotlight at the next AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. 🏆 To learn more, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

We provided recommendations in advance of this week’s House Science hearing on research integrity concerns in scientific publishing. Read our letter to learn how we propose expanding research access while reinforcing research integrity: www.aaas.org/news/aaas-le...

Reporters—sign up for our FREE Beyond the Basics training on 4/22 (2-3 p.m. ET) to learn how to sort through & weigh conflicting evidence to make sure you’re accurately representing the state of the science on any given topic: bit.ly/4sJYe6l #SciComm @aaas.org

Data isn’t neutral, and it shouldn’t be treated that way. With insight from expert contributors, Data-Driven Decision Making helps higher ed pros rethink how they interpret and communicate institutional data. Start learning at your own pace ➡️ https://learninghub.aaas.org/courses/112521

🎉 Welcome to the 2026 class of @aaas.org #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: www.aaas.org/news/aaas-ma...

Join the AAAS Multidisciplinary Working Group on Disability Inclusion and Anti-Ableism in STEMM for a virtual town hall! Members will share their work identifying how AAAS can support a disability-inclusive STEMM ecosystem & wants to hear from the broader community. Register: https://bit.ly/4eo6ci1

While the Artemis program is bringing humans back to the Moon, the Artemis Accords create a critical framework for civil space exploration. As part of Science & Diplomacy’s Ambassador Conversation Series, we discussed the Accords with several Ambassadors of signatory countries https://bit.ly/4tafzq8

All week you've seen the FY 2027 Appropriations dashboard update numbers without context but fear not: the PBR Report is now out! I tried to collect all the impacts to R&D agencies, so this is a summary of the administration's hopes for the next fiscal year. www.aaas.org/news/fy-2027...

The U.S. administration released the FY 2027 Budget Request this morning, proposing deep cuts to science funding once again. While there are similarities in the proposed cuts between FY26 and FY27, the final FY26 appropriations show the impact of advocacy in action.

Congratulations to @meredithwadman.bsky.social and @cohenjon.bsky.social, who were named finalists for the 2026 @nihcm.bsky.social’s Trade Journalism Award. 🏆 Check out the nominated stories here: bit.ly/NIHCM2026TJA... #NIHCMAwardsJournalism

The new AAAS Learning Hub offers on-demand professional development resources for STEMM professionals who want to advance their skills and careers — no matter their career stage, location, or availability. Start learning with AAAS today: learninghub.aaas.org

Join us in congratulating the new 2025 AAAS Fellows class! This distinction is among the highest in the scientific community and honors scientists, engineers, and innovators whose efforts on behalf of science and its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished. https://bit.ly/4svrgaB

"In a time of uncertainty, it’s important to connect people to science. Sharing science isn't just about facts. It's about opening windows into the wonder, challenges and human side of science." Kavli's Brooke Smith celebrated the @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards winners at the #AAASmtg

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

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.! #AAAS2026

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

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?

Can’t be at the AAAS Annual Meeting this year? Tune live to the plenary with @snapcoalition.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/live/0m_RvWn...

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 ⤵️

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!

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 ⤵️

🏆 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

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/

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.

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/

The AAAS Annual Meeting is next week, but it’s not too late to register! https://meetings.aaas.org/attend-phx/registration/

🦄 Create Your Unicorn Career in STEM — Even in Uncertain Times Join us at the 2026 @aaas.org Annual Meeting for a free, in-person careers event with @alainaglevine.bsky.social and learn how a data-driven framework can help you pivot your profession. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LNdUGT

AAAS Members: today is the last day to vote in the Annual Election. This year’s slate of candidates are expert scientists and engineers who support our share mission to advance science and serve society. https://www.aaas.org/page/aaas-annual-election

At the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting, explore sessions on AI’s impact on society, breakthroughs transforming human health, and how climate change is reshaping migration. Join us in Phoenix Feb 12–14 🔗 https://meetings.aaas.org/