The American Association for the Advancement of Science is dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all. With more than 120,000 individual members in over 91 countries, AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and a leading nonprofit publisher of cutting-edge research through the Science family of journals.

As one of the leading voices for the global scientific community, AAAS spearheads initiatives in science policy, international cooperation and diplomacy, STEMM education and more. AAAS strives to promote and defend the integrity of science and its use, provide a voice for science on societal issues, and strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce. One of the organization’s main strategic pillars is to foster the diverse, equitable, open, and inclusive scientific enterprise that is essential for scientific excellence.