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DoSER Hosts Wide-Ranging Conversation on Psychedelics | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Jan 9, 2025 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Psychedelic medicines may be on the cusp of wider adoption for therapeutic use – but any path forward should account for, listen to and support traditional practitioners of psychedelics, according to the panelists at an event hosted by AAAS’ Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion (DoSER) program. The panelists spoke at a Dec.
AAAS Celebrates 150 Years of Recognizing Fellows

Dec 19, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

2024 marks a milestone for the American Association for the Advancement of Science: 150 years of honoring scientists, engineers and innovators for their contribution to the advancement of science and engineering.
2024 Nobel Laureates Include AAAS Fellows and Awardees

Oct 11, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

AAAS Fellows and awardees are among this year’s Nobel Prize laureates, announced this week in Stockholm. Nobel Prize in Physiology or MedicineThe 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation,” the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced Oct. 7.
New Class of Fellows Bring Diverse Expertise, Prepare to Impact Federal Government | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Sep 30, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) welcomed its newest cohort this month, with 291 fellows joining a long line of alumni while forging their own experiences in applying scientific knowledge and technical skills to tackle nationwide issues in the federal government“Your fellowship experience is going to be unique,” said Rashada Alexander, director of the STPF program at AAAS, in welcoming the fellows during their orientation.
Ask Questions Before Using AI, Researcher Recommends

Aug 23, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Although several popular types of artificial intelligence are quite accurate, another kind – predictive AI – often overpromises and underdelivers, according to a researcher of artificial intelligence at a virtual event co-hosted by AAAS’ Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues. But there are questions that prospective users of AI can ask to understand the benefits and pitfalls of different types of AI and use AI in a smart and ethical way, said Sayash Kapoor, a Laurance S.
Stephanie Rodriguez to Lead STEMM Opportunity Alliance

Jun 12, 2024 | brnw.ch | Andrea Korte

The STEMM Opportunity Alliance has announced its inaugural director: Stephanie Rodriguez.
Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Announces 2024 Interns

Apr 29, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Two journalism students will join Science for the summer as part of AAAS’ Diverse Voices in Science Journalism program. The 2024 interns are Humberto Basilio, a graduate student in the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program at New York University, and Vivian La, a recent graduate in journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Report Offers Guidance for Educational Institutions on Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data

Apr 12, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Gathering data on sexual orientation and gender identity can help educational institutions to better understand the experiences of their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, faculty and staff and can serve to identify – and ultimately dismantle – the barriers faced by LGBTQ community members in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
Engineer and Research Leader Theresa Maldonado Is Newest AAAS President-Elect

Mar 14, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science have elected Theresa Maldonado, vice president for research and innovation at the University of California, to serve as the organization’s president-elect. AAAS members also elected two members of its Board of Directors to new terms: Morton Ann Gernsbacher of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Juan S. Ramírez Lugo of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.
Three Universities Earn SEA Change Bronze Award by Supporting STEMM Success

Mar 11, 2024 | aaas.org | Andrea Korte

Three universities are being recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science with the 2024 SEA Change Institutional Bronze Award. North Carolina State University, University of California, San Diego, and University of California, Santa Cruz received the awards at the AAAS Annual Meeting in February to honor their commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) by supporting success for all.