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Founded in 1848, AAAS serves some 272 affiliated societies and academies of science and publishes the peer-reviewed general science journal Science. The non-profit AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to "advance science and serve society" through initiatives that include science policy, international programs, science education, and public understanding of science.
For over 160 years, the life of the AAAS has been interwoven with the growth of American science. This website provides an online exhibit describing AAAS History and information on AAAS & Division Officers, Meetings, Official Documents, and Publications. The Resources section provides links to additional repositories and scholarly works related to the history of AAAS.
The AAAS Archives are open to researchers interested in the history of the association and its role in the development of science. The archives hold administrative and program records, as well as records for the journal Science. Read About the Archives or browse the Collections guide.
AAAS-CHF History Seminar 2009. On Tuesday, June 16, Dr. Gwen Ottinger, Research Fellow in Environmental History and Policy at the Chemical Heritage Foundation's Center for Contemporary History and Policy, will discuss What citizens know that scientists don't: Environmental justice and the challenge of 'local knowledge'
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AAAS Proceedings are now linked to digital copies available through the Google Book Project. Browse publications by category, the AAAS Proceedings are the first entry.
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