Message to Members:
THE PUBLIC FACE OF SCIENCE

Dear AAAS Member,

Our overall effort to advance science goes beyond scientists, engineers, educators, and policy makers to the public we ultimately serve.

The new AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology promotes better public understanding of today's complex scientific issues and broader public input into scientific research agendas. During our Annual Meeting, 12-16 February, AAAS is sponsoring a town hall meeting, "Oceans for Everyone," a Public Science Day, Family Science Days, and a live broadcast of National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation: Science Friday. You may have heard our continuing sponsorship messages on NPR, broadcasting the excitement of scientific discovery in the U.S. and internationally. AAAS is also participating in a public outreach program which asks scientists to "Give a Day" to students in U.S. middle schools (see story below).

Thank you for your support in advancing the public face of science.

Sincerely,
Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS

P.S. Look for a special issue of Advances, recapping the highlights of the Annual Meeting, to be sent soon after the closing sessions.

Voice Your Opinion

U.S. President Bush recently proposed funding for a "renewed spirit of discovery" in space, welcoming international participation in planning manned space travel to the moon by 2020 and a Mars mission, possibly as soon as 2030. What do you think of this plan to increase manned space travel in the future?

Submit your vote.

AAAS in Action:
NEWS TO NOTE

Just Released: U.S. R&D Budget FY 2005 Preliminary Analysis
On 5 February, AAAS released a Preliminary Analysis of R&D in the FY 2005 Budget, just three days after the U.S. President submitted requests to the U.S. Congress. The budget proposal calls for large increases for weapons development and homeland security R&D, and flat or declining funding for the remainder of the federal R&D portfolio. For example, the National Institutes of Health budget would increase 2.6 percent and the National Science Foundation 3 percent. The AAAS preliminary analysis includes historical context, highlights, and detailed funding tables. For this analysis and ongoing updates, check "What's New" and "FY 2005 R&D" at http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd.

MacArthur Foundation Funds New AAAS Center
A generous $2.25 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation will allow AAAS to advance the integration of science and public policy to strengthen national and international security. Read how the new AAAS Center for Science, Technology, and Security Policy plans to develop a global network of universities, think tanks, professional societies, and nongovernmental organizations—bringing balanced technical analysis to policy makers and the public—in the recent 30 January issue of Science. Online access at http://www.aaas.org/news/newsandnotes/inside104.shtml.

Scientists Give a Day, Make a Difference
Scientists and engineers across the U.S. are going into middle schools to tell students about the wonders of science, mathematics, and technology and the opportunities for rewarding future careers. AAAS members are invited to join the effort, which continues through April, led by Science Service and NEC Foundation of America. The foundation helps participants contact local schools and suggests classroom activities. For information, go to http://www.sciserv.org/.

The Impact of National Security on Science
On 14 January, AAAS and the Association of American Universities co-hosted the first in a series of meetings to develop strategic initiatives to find the right balance between national security and scientific freedom. Representatives from 15 major science, engineering, and higher education associations discussed current activities and future topics including visas, select agents, and publication policies. To find out more about the AAAS project "Science and National Security in the Post-9/11 Environment," go to http://www.aaas.org/spp/post911/.

Awards for Science's News Department
Congratulations to these Science writers, recognized for excellence during the past year. Staff writer Jennifer Couzin won the 2003 Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists and Rich Stone won the AIBS award. Three contributing writers also won awards. Robert Irion was cited by the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the AAS. Pallava Bagla won a Science Writer of the Year award from the World Bank. John Cohen won the NASW's science book award for work based largely on his reporting in Science. Read more at http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2004/0108jcouzin.shtml and http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2003/0429sciencewriters.shtml.

AAAS at Work:
PROGRAMS AT THE FOREFRONT
Job Hunting: Cutting to the Chase

ScienceCareers.org has been upgraded and offers improved functionality. It's easier than ever to post a resume or sign up to receive job alerts. You can post multiple resumes and even apply directly to jobs posted on our site. The new features will help you manage your job search more efficiently. Check out the new site at http://www.sciencecareers.org/.

AAAS Announcements:
ITEMS OF INTEREST

Attend the Annual Science Policy Meeting
The major public meeting in the U.S. on S&T issues—the AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy—will be held 22-23 April in Washington, D.C. Formerly called the AAAS Colloquium on Science and Technology Policy, this year's forum continues an annual spring tradition started in 1976, bringing top science and technology experts together to discuss and debate current, urgent budget and other policy issues. Go to http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/colloqu.htm.

Online Access to Mathematics in Biology
Key information from Mathematics in Biology, the 6 February special issue of Science, and expanded coverage of this topic are available at no charge. To register for access to the full text of related articles on Science's Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment (STKE), Science of Aging Knowledge Environment (SAGE KE), and Science's Next Wave, the premier career website, go to http://www.sciencemag.org/sciext/mathbio/.

See a Webcast of Drug Discovery
At no charge, access the keynote presentations from IBC's Drug Discovery Technology® World Congress. This online webcast is receiving rave reviews for its audio, video, and PowerPoint slides. Presenters represent the FDA, major laboratories, and universities. Go to http://www.drugdisc.com/us?source=sciwebcast.

Meet Up at Upcoming Events
Stop by the AAAS booth at these meetings and pick up your member pin.
-AAAS Annual Meeting, 12-16 February 2004, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Visit us at the AAAS member booth #532 and stop by the AAAS member/section reception 13 February from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom Foyer at the Sheraton.
-Drug Discovery Technology Europe 2004, 8-10 March 2004, London, U.K. AAAS members receive a 10 percent discount on registration. To claim your AAAS Delegate Discount please quote KH1%-AAAS2004 when booking: http://www.drugdisc.com/europe/default.asp?src=eu730
-HGM2004, Human Genome Meeting, 4-7 April, Berlin, Germany. Sponsors include AAAS and Science. Information: http://hgm2004.hgu.mrc.ac.uk/.
-BioITWorld Conference & Expo, 30 March-1 April, Boston, Massachusetts, Booth #424. AAAS members receive a 25 percent discount on registration. Register by 27 February with Priority Code BTA3 to receive your discount: http://www.bio-itworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn?id=10056&p_navID=103.

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/.

This issue of AAAS Advances is sponsored by PharmaDiscovery. From 16-18 March, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, scientists and researchers will have the opportunity to survey the tools and technologies needed to equip a 21st century research laboratory. Case-based presentations and industry-leader exhibits will address discovery to Phase III clinical trials. For complete information and online registration, go to http://www.interphex.com/discovery. Members who use code AAAS when registering receive a 20 percent discount.

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