American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Not to be confused with American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an American international non-profit organization with the stated mission of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the betterment of all humanity.[1] AAAS was the first permanent organization established to promote science and engineering nationally and to represent the interests of American researchers from across all scientific fields.[1] It is the world's largest general scientific society, with over 120,000 members,[2] and is the publisher of the well-known scientific journal Science.
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Abbreviation | AAAS |
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Founded | September 20, 1848 (175 years ago) (1848-09-20) |
Focus | Science education and outreach |
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Members | 120,000+ |
Website | www![]() |
Formerly called | Association of American Geologists and Naturalists |
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