Message to Members:
ADVANCING SCIENCE POLICY

Dear AAAS Member,

AAAS is aggressively advancing the integration of science and policy to achieve viable answers for increasingly complex international questions. Today, we face critical issues involving both the impact of science on policy and the impact of policy on science.

The new AAAS Center for Science, Technology, and Security Policy, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to serve as a communication portal for academics and policy makers through which more science can be easily incorporated into security policy deliberations, will launch this spring. Our annual S&T Forum, the major public meeting in the U.S. on science and technology policy issues, will be held in April (see below for details). The S&T Policy Fellows 30^th Anniversary Symposium, titled "Vision 2033: Linking Science and Policy for Tomorrow's World," is scheduled for May. An ongoing AAAS study funded by the National Science Foundation explores the impact of post-9/11 security policies on visas, scientific publications, and other related areas. A new public policy fellowship program to begin next year puts AAAS Homeland Security Fellows on the frontline of national security and counter-terrorism.

Thank you for your support in advancing science policy that will best serve society.

Sincerely,
Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS

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AAAS in Action:
NEWS TO NOTE

Major U.S. Public Meeting on S&T Issues
The 29^th Annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy (formerly the Colloquium) will convene in Washington, D.C., 22-23 April. Join 500 of the nation's top science and technology experts to discuss and debate challenges for the U.S. in the emerging global economy, the impact of post-9/11 security policies on science, policy implications of emerging new technologies, and related topics. For a list of key speakers, details on the program, and to register go to http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/forum.htm.

Young Life Scientists Lauded in U.K.
The Promega 2003 Young Life Scientists Awards recently honored the commitment to research in the U.K. in three specific areas: biochemistry, genetics, and immunology. AAAS/Science is a media sponsor of the awards and winners receive a year's subscription to the journal in addition to a cash prize and trophy. Read about the winners and their research at http://www.laboratorytalk.com/news/pom/pom130.html.

Marine Science Gains Entry Online
EurekAlert!, the AAAS online news service, recently launched a Marine Science Portal offering free access. The portal posts breaking news, a multimedia gallery of marine images, marine science resources, a calendar of events, and special bulletins. Go to http://www.eurekalert.org/marinescience.

AAAS's Oldest Award Cites Authors
Since 1923, the AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize has cited the authors of outstanding work published in Science. For information on the winners of the 2003 Prize, supported by Affymetrix, go to http://www.aaas.org/sciencebusiness/scienceawards.htm.

AAAS at Work:
PROGRAMS AT THE FOREFRONT
"Science. It's Everywhere."
Inquiring parents and curious children are sharing the fascination of discovery through the Partnership for Science Literacy, a national initiative of AAAS funded by the National Science Foundation. An intriguing website presents at-home activities, ideas, and resources that engage the whole family and give children skills that last a lifetime. The Partnership is building a coalition of local and national organizations to empower parents (particularly those in Latino/Hispanic and African American families)to improve their children's learning in science. Check the site and order your free copy of "A Family Guide to Science": http://www.tryscience.org/parents/parent.html.

AAAS Announcements:
ITEMS OF INTEREST

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.

Look for Upcoming Member Surveys
In the next few months, AAAS and Science will be sending out a series of surveys. Your participation as a valued member will help us address your needs and meet your expectations. We appreciate your opinions and the time spent providing us with your insights.

Attend the National Postdoctoral Association Annual Meeting
The NPA will hold its second Annual Meeting 16-17 April in Washington, D.C. Join a dynamic gathering of postdocs to develop strategies and implement solutions for enhancing the postdoctoral experience and the future of the research enterprise. For information and to register, go to http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/annual_meeting/.

How to Get Published in Science Magazine
Attend a valuable "how to" workshop on 20 April from 1 to 2 pm in Room 156, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. during the Experimental Biology meeting. Visit AAAS at our booths 309 and 311, 18-21 April. For details on the meeting, go to www.faseb.org/meetings/eb2004.

Meet Up at Upcoming Events:

National Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, 1-4 April, Atlanta, Georgia. In attendance will be Project 2061, AAAS membership, Science Books and Film, Science Netlinks, and Kinetic City. For more information visit: http://www.nsta.org/conventiondetail&Meeting_Code=2004ATL.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, 21-24 April, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Project 2061 will be attending. http://www.nctm.org/meetings/philadelphia/index.htm.

79^th Annual Meeting of the AAAS Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division, 7-10 April, Denver, Colorado: http://www.aaas-swarm.org/. Or email David Nash: dtnash@aaas-swarm.org

European Geosciences Union Meeting, 25-30 April, Nice, France. Stop by Science's booth #18 to pick up your free AAAS member pin. For information: http://www.copernicus.org/EGU/ga/egu04/index.html.

American Association for Cancer Research 95^th Annual Meeting, 27-31 March, Orlando, Florida. Visit an AAAS Membership representative at booth #731. For information: http://www.aacr.org/2004am/2004am.asp

American Chemical Society, 28 March - 1 April, Anaheim, California. Stop by booth #430 to speak with an AAAS Membership representative and pick up your free AAAS member pin. http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=meetings%5canaheim2004%5cindex.html

Bio-IT World, 30 March - 1 April, Boston, Massachusetts. AAAS Membership will be represented at booth #424. http://www.bioitworldexpo.com/boston03/V40/index.cvn

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