Message to Members:
NOTABLE NOBELS & YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Dear AAAS Member,

Three of our fellow members have recently been awarded 2003 Nobel Prizes. Two of our fellow members, working in the U.S.A., were recognized for their achievements in Chemistry: Peter Agre, professor of biological chemistry, and Roderick MacKinnon, biophysicist and professor. European AAAS member and fellow Paul C. Lauterbur was recognized by the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his contributions to magnetic resonance imaging. Read about their laudable accomplishments: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/1007lauterbur.shtml.

You'll also find the winning essays by promising young scientists—and possible future laureates—of particular interest. The winners of the Amersham Biosciences & Science Prize for Young Scientists in Molecular Biology were published in Science 24 October: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/1023amershamIntro.shtml. The winners of the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology were published in Science 31 October: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/1030eppenIntro.shtml.

Congratulations to our distinguished colleagues who, with all members of AAAS, are advancing science and serving society.

Sincerely,
Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS

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AAAS in Action:
NEWS TO NOTE

Advancing Technology for Better Health
"Technology and the Promise of Health," the 14 October AAAS Advancing Science Seminar, concluded that today technology drives science as much as, if not more than, science drives technology. Read the highlights of the seminar including innovative technologies that show promise in delaying the diseases of aging and in diagnosing and treating cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/1015seminar.shtml.

Honoring the Editor Emeritus of Science
Philip H. Abelson was recently honored for advancing science during his ongoing career which has already spanned some 70 years. The scientific community gathered at a symposium and dinner on 21 October at the Carnegie Institution, Washington, D.C. Read about his contributions as editor of Science from 1962 to 1984, his role in shaping science policy, and his place as "father of the atomic submarine": http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/1024abelson.shtml.

Science Features the "State of the Planet"
Look for a series of 8 articles that address topics such as air, forests, water fisheries, health, agriculture, and population in the 14 November through 5 December issues of Science. The 12 December issue features "The Tragedy of the Commons," and marks the 35^th anniversary of the publication of Garrett Hardin's original essay with that title -- one of the most highly cited papers ever published in Science.

FY 2004 Federal R&D Funding Sets Record
The U.S. Congress is wrapping up the federal budget for FY 2004, making important decisions on federal funding for research and development. The process is on track to provide a record-breaking $126 billion for R&D in FY 2004, which began 1 October, but nearly all of the proposed increases will go to just three agencies: Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). All other federal agencies will collectively see flat funding for R&D, with modest increases in some programs offset by cuts in others. For continuing updates, see the "What's New" section: http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/new.htm.

AAAS Announcements:
ITEMS OF INTEREST

2003 AAAS Election: Vote by 14 November
Remember to return your ballot for the election of AAAS officers, postmarked by Friday, 14 November. We urge all AAAS members to voice their preferences.

2004 Annual Meeting: Register Now
"Science at the Leading Edge" will convene in Seattle, Washington 12-16 February 2004. Don't miss this once-a-year showcase of multidisciplinary international advances in science, technology, and engineering. You'll see cutting edge research, uncover innovative scientific developments, and network with 6,000 peers. Registration: http://www.aaasmeeting.org. Interested in sponsoring scientific breakthroughs? For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jill Perla: jperla@aaas.org.

AAAS Membership: Give the Gift of Science
Give all the benefits of AAAS membership at rates specially discounted for the holidays. You'll help advance the careers and knowledge of colleagues, friends, and family members with 51 issues of Science, Science Online, job postings, and more. Check the special rates for new professional, postdoc, student, and international memberships: http://promo.aaas.org/holidaya.

Member Benefit: Save on a New Subaru
In a continuing effort to give members unique and valuable benefits, we have a special offer from the Premier Automotive Sponsor of AAAS. Now you can save up to $3,000 off the manufacturer's suggested retail price of a new Subaru. U.S. members in good standing for six or more consecutive months qualify for savings on purchase or lease from participating dealers. For details before visiting your local Subaru dealer, contact the AAAS Membership Office at 202-326-6417 or visit us at www.aaasmember.org/subaru.dtl. You will need to log in as an AAAS member to access this website. If you have not yet created a username and password, visit http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/activate/basic to do so. If you have forgotten your login information, visit http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/recnamepwd to have a new password generated.

Meet Up at Upcoming Events
-Come to AAAS' Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division Meeting in Denver, CO, 7-10 April, 2004. Conference details and registration information have just been posted online at http://www.aaas-swarm.org/
Stop by the AAAS/Science booth at these meetings and receive your free AAAS member pin:
-CORDIA-EuropaBio Convention, Europe's largest biotechnology meeting, 2-4 December, Vienna, Austria: http://www.cordiaconvention.com.
-American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting, 13-17 December, San Francisco, CA, Booth #1018: http://www.ascb.org.

AAAS at Work:
PROGRAMS AT THE FOREFRONT

EurekAlert! AAAS Online Press Service
In 1996, AAAS launched EurekAlert!, an online service offering a free, simple way to keep up with scientific advances. The forum allows more than 500 research institutions, universities, government agencies, and corporations to distribute science related news releases to some 4,400 news reporters worldwide—and countless researchers, students, educators, and public information officers as well as the general public. The site is organized into specific topic modules, currently featuring nanotechnology and bioinformatics and, next year, adding marine biology and diseases in the developing world. EurekAlert! is developing a multilanguage section. Check the site: http://www.eurekalert.org/. Read more: http://www.eurekalert.org/aboutus.php.

AAAS Science Books & Films Online: Gift Guide
What better way to say Happy Holidays than with intriguing and enjoyable educational gifts for all on your list. The editors and reviewers of SB&F have made careful selections for the annual Gift Guide to Science, available now. This critical review covers science books, science toys and games, videos and DVDs, and science magazines. The list includes colorful and engaging books for children in kindergarten through junior high and fascinating popular science and art books with oversized photos for young adult and adult readers. Check out SB&F Online through the link on http://aaasmember.org. You will need to log in as an AAAS member to access this website. If you have not yet created a username and password, visit http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/activate/basic to do so. If you have forgotten your login information, visit http://www. sciencemag.org/cgi/recnamepwd to have a new password generated.

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/.

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