Message to Members: Using New Technology to Advance Science and Serve Society
AAAS in Action : News to Note
AAAS at Work: Programs at the Forefront
AAAS Science Careers : Events, Tools, Advice
AAAS Announcements: Items of Interest, Events
Read On, Online: Science Sites
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AAAS in Action : News to Note
AAAS at Work: Programs at the Forefront
AAAS Science Careers : Events, Tools, Advice
AAAS Announcements: Items of Interest, Events
Read On, Online: Science Sites
This month's Advances is sponsored by Biocompare
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Message to Members
USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ADVANCE SCIENCE AND SERVE SOCIETY
Dear AAAS Member,
While the journal Science keeps you abreast of new science and technology research advances, AAAS programs utilize the latest technological innovations to further our initiatives.
As part of our global effort to serve society, the AAAS Science and Human Rights program is using cutting-edge geospatial technology to provide evidence of human rights violations in Zimbabwe, as the government acts to repress political opposition (see News to Note). To help develop future scientists, the AAAS Education and Human Resources program employs interactive technology to engage children in the after-school science-learning program, Kinetic City (see AAAS at Work). We also harness the power of technology to enhance many other programs.
In addition, we serve the science community with informative online multimedia content. Starting this week, Science Online Seminars , produced by the AAAS Office of Publishing and Member Services, present leading researchers in audio/slideshow discussions of their research applications, methods, and protocols. Science Podcasts are built around stories published in the journal and on sister sites. Science Videos, such as the one produced to showcase Science's Breakthrough of the Year , show interviews with leading scientists on critical science issues covered in the journal. The Science Update Podcast , produced by the AAAS Education and Human Resources group, is a weekly 7-minute audio feature, suitable for both children and adults, on the latest discoveries in science. Finally, you can stay abreast of new Science content and breaking news by signing up for rich site summary (RSS) feeds and e-mail alerts .
We will continue to advance and use new technology to improve the services we provide our members and to increase the impact of our work.
Sincerely,
Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS
AAAS in Action
NEWS TO NOTE
Introducing Science Online Seminars
June 16, 2006 Science Online Seminar brought to you by Sigma
"Examining Natural Selection in Humans", Sabeti, P.C., The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Corresponding Author: S.F. Schaffner.
Don't miss the compelling new feature from Science : Science Online Seminars . Every other week, the editors of Science select an author of a breakthrough paper to discuss the application of the research and/or the methods and protocol in an audio/slideshow presentation. The show starts whenever and wherever you want to watch it - it's free and no registration is required. Just go to Science online from computers everywhere: http://www.sciencemag.org/onlineseminars. Science Online Seminars are produced by the Office of Publishing and Member Services.
Geospatial Technology Reveals Human Rights Abuses
A pioneering AAAS pilot program, supported by the MacArthur Foundation, is providing powerful evidence that the Zimbabwe government has destroyed the settlement of Porta Farm to repress political opponents. The joint project, involving the AAAS Science and Human Rights staff and Lars Bromley of the AAAS Office of International Science, used new satellite technology to systematically analyze images and geospatial data to help Amnesty International and Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights document recent abuses. Read more about the 31 May report and the development of this critical tool to protect human rights in areas including the Darfur region of Sudan and Burma ( Myanmar ): http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0530zim.shtml.
AAAS Helps Protect Research in U.S. Senate Bill
AAAS and other groups recently urged a U.S. Senate committee not to undermine the National Science Foundation's ability to support research across all fields. Subsequently, a proposed amendment to the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act directing priority funding only for programs in the physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics was changed to include the social and behavioral sciences. Read the full letter and its positive effect at http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0518letter.shtmland
http://www.researchresearch.com/news.cfm?pagename=newsStory&type=default&elementID=62293.
Shirley Malcom Co-Chairs National Science Board Commission
AAAS Education and Human Resources director Shirley Malcom joins Nobel laureate Leon M. Lederman as co-chair of the new National Science Board Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The panel is charged with developing a practical and effective plan to achieve world-class performance by U.S. students and prepare the U.S. work force for 21st century skill needs. Read more about the policy-making body of the National Science Foundation, the co-chairs, and the tasks of the commission: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0602malcom.shtml.
Public Lecture Highlights Japanese Innovation
Iwao Matsuda , Japan 's minister of state for science and technology policy, spoke at AAAS headquarters in early May. In his first lecture in the United States in his current ministerial post, Matsuda described his country's ambitious plan to become a global innovation leader, stressing basic research and policy-oriented research and development in 62 strategic priorities that address pressing problems such as energy dependency and a rapidly aging population. Find out more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0510matsuda.shtml.
AAAS Welcomes Vietnamese S&T Delegation
During a May study tour in Washington, D.C., a high-level delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam came to AAAS to discuss the development of a legal framework to encourage the growth of high-tech enterprises. As Vietnam seeks membership in the World Trade Organization and liberalizes its economy, the country is approving new laws to govern the development and commercialization of high-technology products. Read more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0516vietnam.shtml.
AAAS Officials Promote Diversity as Key to Innovation
During a 25 May presentation to a group of AAAS S&T Policy Fellows, Shirley Malcom, head of Education and Human Resources, and Daryl Chubin, director of the Center for Advancing Science & Engineering Capacity, warned that the United States may be in danger of losing its competitive edge in innovation. Rather than relying on international students to replenish the work force, the officials called for a national strategy to nurture homegrown talent including greater numbers of women and underrepresented minorities. The officials also encouraged alternate career paths, noting that the Fellows, after a year of policy work, often use their S&T expertise in permanent government positions. Learn more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0601Diversity.shtml.
Seminar Demonstrates Diversity-Supporting Software
Now being tested in a pilot program, an innovative software program is designed to aid college admissions officers in maintaining diversity while avoiding quotas or point systems that have been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. During a May seminar at AAAS, a demonstration of the program, called Application Quest, showed how grouping applicants into clusters can promote diversity. Read about the designer and how the software works: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0519admission.shtml.
Just Published: State of the Planet
Leading experts contribute chapters, interspersed with news pieces from Science , in an authoritative review of current scientific knowledge on today's most pressing environmental challenges. To order " Science Magazine's State of the Planet 2006-2007," edited by Donald Kennedy, go to: http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=43945&sourceid=0039599664&bfpid=1597260630&bfmtype=Book.
NEWS TO NOTE
Introducing Science Online Seminars
June 16, 2006 Science Online Seminar brought to you by Sigma
"Examining Natural Selection in Humans", Sabeti, P.C., The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Corresponding Author: S.F. Schaffner.
Don't miss the compelling new feature from Science : Science Online Seminars . Every other week, the editors of Science select an author of a breakthrough paper to discuss the application of the research and/or the methods and protocol in an audio/slideshow presentation. The show starts whenever and wherever you want to watch it - it's free and no registration is required. Just go to Science online from computers everywhere: http://www.sciencemag.org/onlineseminars. Science Online Seminars are produced by the Office of Publishing and Member Services.
Geospatial Technology Reveals Human Rights Abuses
A pioneering AAAS pilot program, supported by the MacArthur Foundation, is providing powerful evidence that the Zimbabwe government has destroyed the settlement of Porta Farm to repress political opponents. The joint project, involving the AAAS Science and Human Rights staff and Lars Bromley of the AAAS Office of International Science, used new satellite technology to systematically analyze images and geospatial data to help Amnesty International and Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights document recent abuses. Read more about the 31 May report and the development of this critical tool to protect human rights in areas including the Darfur region of Sudan and Burma ( Myanmar ): http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0530zim.shtml.
AAAS Helps Protect Research in U.S. Senate Bill
AAAS and other groups recently urged a U.S. Senate committee not to undermine the National Science Foundation's ability to support research across all fields. Subsequently, a proposed amendment to the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act directing priority funding only for programs in the physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics was changed to include the social and behavioral sciences. Read the full letter and its positive effect at http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0518letter.shtmland
http://www.researchresearch.com/news.cfm?pagename=newsStory&type=default&elementID=62293.
Shirley Malcom Co-Chairs National Science Board Commission
AAAS Education and Human Resources director Shirley Malcom joins Nobel laureate Leon M. Lederman as co-chair of the new National Science Board Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The panel is charged with developing a practical and effective plan to achieve world-class performance by U.S. students and prepare the U.S. work force for 21st century skill needs. Read more about the policy-making body of the National Science Foundation, the co-chairs, and the tasks of the commission: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0602malcom.shtml.
Public Lecture Highlights Japanese Innovation
Iwao Matsuda , Japan 's minister of state for science and technology policy, spoke at AAAS headquarters in early May. In his first lecture in the United States in his current ministerial post, Matsuda described his country's ambitious plan to become a global innovation leader, stressing basic research and policy-oriented research and development in 62 strategic priorities that address pressing problems such as energy dependency and a rapidly aging population. Find out more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0510matsuda.shtml.
AAAS Welcomes Vietnamese S&T Delegation
During a May study tour in Washington, D.C., a high-level delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam came to AAAS to discuss the development of a legal framework to encourage the growth of high-tech enterprises. As Vietnam seeks membership in the World Trade Organization and liberalizes its economy, the country is approving new laws to govern the development and commercialization of high-technology products. Read more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0516vietnam.shtml.
AAAS Officials Promote Diversity as Key to Innovation
During a 25 May presentation to a group of AAAS S&T Policy Fellows, Shirley Malcom, head of Education and Human Resources, and Daryl Chubin, director of the Center for Advancing Science & Engineering Capacity, warned that the United States may be in danger of losing its competitive edge in innovation. Rather than relying on international students to replenish the work force, the officials called for a national strategy to nurture homegrown talent including greater numbers of women and underrepresented minorities. The officials also encouraged alternate career paths, noting that the Fellows, after a year of policy work, often use their S&T expertise in permanent government positions. Learn more: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0601Diversity.shtml.
Seminar Demonstrates Diversity-Supporting Software
Now being tested in a pilot program, an innovative software program is designed to aid college admissions officers in maintaining diversity while avoiding quotas or point systems that have been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. During a May seminar at AAAS, a demonstration of the program, called Application Quest, showed how grouping applicants into clusters can promote diversity. Read about the designer and how the software works: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0519admission.shtml.
Just Published: State of the Planet
Leading experts contribute chapters, interspersed with news pieces from Science , in an authoritative review of current scientific knowledge on today's most pressing environmental challenges. To order " Science Magazine's State of the Planet 2006-2007," edited by Donald Kennedy, go to: http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=43945&sourceid=0039599664&bfpid=1597260630&bfmtype=Book.
AAAS at Work
PROGRAMS AT THE FOREFRONT
Policy: General Anthony Zinni Speaks at AAAS
Four-star General Anthony Zinni, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and former commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, discussed his new book, The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose , during a free public conversation, reception, and book-signing in early June. For more information, go to http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0608zinni.shtml.
Press Resources: Avian Flu
As confusion and concern grow about a new strain of avian flu that could be transmitted among humans, AAAS offers a new website resource for the press and the public. From spread patterns and symptoms to dealing with a pandemic and the science of bird flu, the site is updated as new information is available. To learn more, go to http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/bird_flu/index.shtml.
Global Network: Sustainability
With interest rising worldwide in sustainability science, AAAS's Center for Science, Innovation, and Sustainability has launched a new website to serve as the hub of an international network during the challenging years ahead. "The Forum: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development" equips scholars, government agencies, and others located in developed and developing countries with a virtual library, discussion forums, commentary, and international listings of events and programs on sustainability. Read more: http://www.aaas.org/news/newsandnotes/inside131.shtml. Visit the Forum:
http://sustainabilityscience.org/.
Education: Kinetic City Producer Wins Teaching Award
Engaging kids in science takes a particularly creative turn in " Kinetic City : Mission to Vearth," the interactive web-based after-school program designed for ages 8 through 11. Bob Hirshon, senior project director of AAAS Media Programs, was recently honored as executive producer by the Washington Academy of Sciences Krupsaw Award for nontraditional teaching. Read more about Kinetic City and other new technology paths AAAS is taking in science education: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0516kc.shtml.
AAAS Science Careers
EVENTS, TOOLS, ADVICE
For job listings and career development, see: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/.
Career Fair in Boston , Massachusetts , U.S.A.
On 10 August, ScienceCareers.org will host a career fair in conjunction with the Drug Discovery Technology World Congress. The event, which runs from 11 am to 4 pm , is free to attendees and includes the opportunity to meet potential employers face to face, as well as experienced recruiters who will function as resume experts. For more information on preparing for the career fair and a current list of exhibitors, go to http://www.sciencecareers.org/and click on Career Fairs. Please tell your colleagues about this event.
Peer Review Panel at Euroscience in Munich , Germany
On 17 July, ScienceCareers.org will hold a panel debate, " Peer Review: Scientific Quality Control or a Flawed Process?" The event, organized by ScienceCareers.org's Seema Sharma as part of the Euroscience Open Forum Scientific Programme, will cover the established process of peer review, its flaws and strengths, and valid alternative models. Participants include Science 's International Managing Editor, Andrew Sugden; Chris Surridge, Managing Editor, Public Library of Science (PLoS); and Tracey Brown, Director, Sense about Science. Details of the event .
Job Interview Workshop at Euroscience
On 18 July, as part of the ESOF Career Programme, ScienceCareers.org will team up with the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm , to hold an interactive workshop for postdoctoral researchers. The event will include interview role plays with experts from academia, management consultancy, and the pharmaceutical industry. More information.
AAAS Announcements
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Play for Science in a U.K. Cricket Match
The annual Science v. Nature cricket match will be played in Cambridge , U.K. , on 5 July. We're looking for players from the Cambridge area, particularly bowlers, to join the staff from our Cambridge office against the staff from Nature 's London office. Refreshments will be provided as well as a free team T-shirt. Sign up by e-mailing mailto:wsturley@science-int.co.uk.
Attend the Myths of Science Seminar at Euroscience
On 16 July, "Myths of Science: glowing monkeys, wonder dogs, and more" presents leading scientists and journalists from Europe and the United States in a seminar moderated by Ginger Pinholster from AAAS. What myths have emerged due to poor communication and how do they affect public trust? What tips can scientists and reporters offer each other to clarify information, and how do challenges differ on opposite sides of the Atlantic ? For more information and to register, go to http://www.esof2006.org/.
Join Science 's Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment
At a special rate of US$69 per year, AAAS members can take advantage of STKE's virtual journal. The journal includes original research, perspectives, reviews, and protocols from leading scientists related to cellular signaling. STKE articles also complement special issues of Science , such as the 26 May issue on cancer treatment, and include teaching resources to access student knowledge in areas such as neuroscience. To join, go to http://www.sciencemag.org/subscriptions/indiv_access.dtl#section_science-stke.
Enter the GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists
The deadline is 15 July for Ph.D. graduate students worldwide to enter the competition recognizing an outstanding thesis in the general area of molecular biology, as described in a 1,000-word essay. For complete eligibility rules, entry procedures, award descriptions, and entry form, go to http://www.sciencemag.org/feature/data/prizes/ge/index.dtl.
Meet Up at Upcoming Events
Stop by the AAAS booth to pick up your member pin.
Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) , 31st Congress, 24-29 June, Istanbul , Turkey . Co-sponsored by AAAS/ Science , stand 117. Information: http://www.febs2006.org/.
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) , 4th Annual Meeting, 29 June - 1 July, Toronto , Ontario , Canada . Information: http://www.isscr.org/meetings/index.htm.
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) , 5th Forum, 8-12 July, Vienna , Austria , stand 802. Information: http://fens2006.neurosciences.asso.fr/.
Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) , 15-19 July, Munich , Germany . Information: http://www.esof2006.org/.
Additional Meetings of Interest
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research , 24 July - 17 August, Rostock , Germany. Information
2nd Mayo Clinic Angiogenesis Symposium, Pathways to Therapeutic Angiogenesis in Cancer, 27-29 October, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. Information
Find Other Meetings and Events
Search our database of meetings, conferences, career fairs, career workshops, courses, and awards: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/meetings.
PROGRAMS AT THE FOREFRONT
Policy: General Anthony Zinni Speaks at AAAS
Four-star General Anthony Zinni, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and former commander-in-chief, U.S. Central Command, discussed his new book, The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose , during a free public conversation, reception, and book-signing in early June. For more information, go to http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0608zinni.shtml.
Press Resources: Avian Flu
As confusion and concern grow about a new strain of avian flu that could be transmitted among humans, AAAS offers a new website resource for the press and the public. From spread patterns and symptoms to dealing with a pandemic and the science of bird flu, the site is updated as new information is available. To learn more, go to http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/bird_flu/index.shtml.
Global Network: Sustainability
With interest rising worldwide in sustainability science, AAAS's Center for Science, Innovation, and Sustainability has launched a new website to serve as the hub of an international network during the challenging years ahead. "The Forum: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development" equips scholars, government agencies, and others located in developed and developing countries with a virtual library, discussion forums, commentary, and international listings of events and programs on sustainability. Read more: http://www.aaas.org/news/newsandnotes/inside131.shtml. Visit the Forum:
http://sustainabilityscience.org/.
Education: Kinetic City Producer Wins Teaching Award
Engaging kids in science takes a particularly creative turn in " Kinetic City : Mission to Vearth," the interactive web-based after-school program designed for ages 8 through 11. Bob Hirshon, senior project director of AAAS Media Programs, was recently honored as executive producer by the Washington Academy of Sciences Krupsaw Award for nontraditional teaching. Read more about Kinetic City and other new technology paths AAAS is taking in science education: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/0516kc.shtml.
AAAS Science Careers
EVENTS, TOOLS, ADVICE
For job listings and career development, see: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/.
Career Fair in Boston , Massachusetts , U.S.A.
On 10 August, ScienceCareers.org will host a career fair in conjunction with the Drug Discovery Technology World Congress. The event, which runs from 11 am to 4 pm , is free to attendees and includes the opportunity to meet potential employers face to face, as well as experienced recruiters who will function as resume experts. For more information on preparing for the career fair and a current list of exhibitors, go to http://www.sciencecareers.org/and click on Career Fairs. Please tell your colleagues about this event.
Peer Review Panel at Euroscience in Munich , Germany
On 17 July, ScienceCareers.org will hold a panel debate, " Peer Review: Scientific Quality Control or a Flawed Process?" The event, organized by ScienceCareers.org's Seema Sharma as part of the Euroscience Open Forum Scientific Programme, will cover the established process of peer review, its flaws and strengths, and valid alternative models. Participants include Science 's International Managing Editor, Andrew Sugden; Chris Surridge, Managing Editor, Public Library of Science (PLoS); and Tracey Brown, Director, Sense about Science. Details of the event .
Job Interview Workshop at Euroscience
On 18 July, as part of the ESOF Career Programme, ScienceCareers.org will team up with the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm , to hold an interactive workshop for postdoctoral researchers. The event will include interview role plays with experts from academia, management consultancy, and the pharmaceutical industry. More information.
AAAS Announcements
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Play for Science in a U.K. Cricket Match
The annual Science v. Nature cricket match will be played in Cambridge , U.K. , on 5 July. We're looking for players from the Cambridge area, particularly bowlers, to join the staff from our Cambridge office against the staff from Nature 's London office. Refreshments will be provided as well as a free team T-shirt. Sign up by e-mailing mailto:wsturley@science-int.co.uk.
Attend the Myths of Science Seminar at Euroscience
On 16 July, "Myths of Science: glowing monkeys, wonder dogs, and more" presents leading scientists and journalists from Europe and the United States in a seminar moderated by Ginger Pinholster from AAAS. What myths have emerged due to poor communication and how do they affect public trust? What tips can scientists and reporters offer each other to clarify information, and how do challenges differ on opposite sides of the Atlantic ? For more information and to register, go to http://www.esof2006.org/.
Join Science 's Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment
At a special rate of US$69 per year, AAAS members can take advantage of STKE's virtual journal. The journal includes original research, perspectives, reviews, and protocols from leading scientists related to cellular signaling. STKE articles also complement special issues of Science , such as the 26 May issue on cancer treatment, and include teaching resources to access student knowledge in areas such as neuroscience. To join, go to http://www.sciencemag.org/subscriptions/indiv_access.dtl#section_science-stke.
Enter the GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists
The deadline is 15 July for Ph.D. graduate students worldwide to enter the competition recognizing an outstanding thesis in the general area of molecular biology, as described in a 1,000-word essay. For complete eligibility rules, entry procedures, award descriptions, and entry form, go to http://www.sciencemag.org/feature/data/prizes/ge/index.dtl.
Meet Up at Upcoming Events
Stop by the AAAS booth to pick up your member pin.
Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) , 31st Congress, 24-29 June, Istanbul , Turkey . Co-sponsored by AAAS/ Science , stand 117. Information: http://www.febs2006.org/.
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) , 4th Annual Meeting, 29 June - 1 July, Toronto , Ontario , Canada . Information: http://www.isscr.org/meetings/index.htm.
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) , 5th Forum, 8-12 July, Vienna , Austria , stand 802. Information: http://fens2006.neurosciences.asso.fr/.
Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) , 15-19 July, Munich , Germany . Information: http://www.esof2006.org/.
Additional Meetings of Interest
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research , 24 July - 17 August, Rostock , Germany. Information
2nd Mayo Clinic Angiogenesis Symposium, Pathways to Therapeutic Angiogenesis in Cancer, 27-29 October, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. Information
Find Other Meetings and Events
Search our database of meetings, conferences, career fairs, career workshops, courses, and awards: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/meetings.
This month's Advances is sponsored by Biocompare
Stop wasting time searching through product catalogs. Biocompare's online buyer's guide allows life scientists to easily search for products and compare product specifications side by side to find the best tools for their research. Biocompare also includes the most recent research news, product reviews, webinars, and videos on the latest technologies. Save time, visit http://www.biocompare.com/.
Stop wasting time searching through product catalogs. Biocompare's online buyer's guide allows life scientists to easily search for products and compare product specifications side by side to find the best tools for their research. Biocompare also includes the most recent research news, product reviews, webinars, and videos on the latest technologies. Save time, visit http://www.biocompare.com/.
READ ON, ONLINE
AAAS News & Notes appears in Science in the last issue of each month. Or access http://www.aaas.org/or http://www.scienceonline.org/.