date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:13:11 -0400 (EDT)
from: "Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS" <announcements@members-aaas.org>
subject: AAAS Advances
to: <P.JONES@UEA.AC.UK>

   [1]Message to Members: Addressing Critical Climate Change Issues
   [2]News to Note: New Officers, UN Climate Change Report, Annual Meeting Wrap-up:
   Recordings, Blog, Family Science Days
   [3]Advancing Science, Serving Society: US R&D Funding, BiosciEdNet
   [4]Science Careers: Four UK Events, Cancer Research Careers Issue
   [5]Announcements: AAAS Forum on S&T Policy, GrantsNet Now Includes Federal Science Grants,
   plus other items of interest and events
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   Message to Members
   ADDRESSING CRITICAL CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
   Dear AAAS Member,
   Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, extreme weather is increasing--scientific
   evidence is clear and scientific leadership is critical to dealing with global energy and
   climate problems.
   The [6]AAAS Board released a strong statement on 18 February saying, "We are already
   experiencing global climate change--and the pace of change and the evidence of harm have
   increased markedly over the last five years." The Board urges aggressive R&D to transform
   the world's existing and future energy systems away from technologies that emit greenhouse
   gases.
   The new AAAS Board Chair and former AAAS President [7]John P. Holdren spoke out during the
   Annual Meeting in February saying, "Global risks require the scientific community to join
   with political and business leaders in a concerted search for solutions." Dr. Holdren drew
   a standing ovation when he called for scientists and engineers to "tithe" 10 percent of
   their time "working to increase the benefits of S&T for the human condition."
   AAAS is addressing these critical issues with a broad range of initiatives including the
   recent Global Climate Change Town Hall, which attracted 1,200 people, and public access to
   [8]online information resources.
   The time to act is now. We urge our members to join us in this effort. Thank you.
   Sincerely,
   Alan I. Leshner, CEO, AAAS
   P.S. Symposia proposals are due 2 May for the 2008 Annual Meeting, "S&T from a Global
   Perspective," 14-18 February in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. [9]Submit a proposal.
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   News to Note
   AAAS Welcomes New Officers
   A roster of well-known scientists began their terms as AAAS Board members on 20 February.
   Incoming AAAS President David Baltimore shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Medicine at age 37
   and is President-Emeritus of the California Institute of Technology. Outgoing AAAS
   President John P. Holdren, Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy &
   Director, Program in Science, Technology, & Policy, Belfer Center for Science and
   International Affairs, JFK School of Government at Harvard and President and Director of
   the Woods Hole Research Institute, has assumed the chairmanship of the AAAS Board and James
   J. McCarthy, the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Biological Oceanography at Harvard
   University, became the AAAS President-Elect. [10]O ther new Board members (scroll to bottom
   of page).
   Now Available: Audio Recordings from the AAAS Annual Meeting
   Create an audio library of addresses by experts on sustainable well-being to share with
   colleagues or students. Access remarks by John Holdren, Larry Page, Steven Chu, Mohamed
   Hassan, Susan Solomon, Anthony Fauci, Kerry Sieh, Robert Sapolsky, Michael Brown, Marcia
   McNutt, Vicki Colvin, Elinor Ostrom, H. J. Schellnhuber, Keith Wailoo, and more. The
   complete conference audio is available now on CD-ROM in digital format. Individual audio
   recordings are also available. [11]Order a selection of sessions or the complete set
   (US$249).
   Read Blog Stories and View Photos from the AAAS Annual Meeting
   More than 8,100 attendees experienced the February meeting firsthand and the AAAS news
   staff captured the breakthrough reports and lectures--ranging from climate change to NASCAR
   engineering--and events and prize ceremonies for thousands of others. Read the news reports
   (including coverage by journalists worldwide) and listen to the podcasts at
   [12]http://news.aaas.org. View a collection of interesting [13]photos from the meeting.
   Family Science Days Intrigue 2,200 People of All Ages
   From the "Myth Busters" special effects experts and the science of yo-yos to canola oil
   biodiesel fuel propelling a VW and robotic dogs playing soccer, children, parents, and
   educators experienced the fun and excitement of science. Read about the popular free public
   event held during this year's Annual Meeting in San Francisco. [14]Full story
   AAAS Leaders Involved in UN Climate Change Report
   Three current and past leaders of AAAS joined an elite 18-member panel of scientists to
   produce a 166-page report at the request of the United Nations. "Confronting Climate
   Change: Avoiding the Unmanageable and Managing the Unavoidable" was two years in the making
   and will be presented at the upcoming meeting of the UN Commission for Sustainable
   Development. Read about the call to enact existing measures now to stem the crisis and the
   recommended steps to adapt to changes that have already occurred. [15]Full story
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   Advancing Science, Serving Society
   R&D Funding: Advocating and Reporting
   Addressing a subcommittee of the US House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on 28
   February, AAAS CEO Alan I. Leshner warned members that the 2008 budget proposed by the
   White House would decrease federal science spending and dwindle the "vital feedstock for
   innovation in the US economy." [16]Read the full testimony submitted to the House
   subcommittee.
   On 7 March, Dr. Leshner testified during a US Senate hearing on the future of the nation's
   agricultural research programs, urging that more funding go to outside scientists who win
   competitive grants. [17]Read the full text or listen to the testimony.
   The basis for the congressional testimony is a recent report from the AAAS R&D Budget
   Policy Program that shows proposed increases in FY 2008 for weapons program development,
   space exploration, and basic physical science but also proposed cuts across most other
   research-related areas from health and agriculture to climate, environmental regulation,
   and defense. AAAS applauded members of Congress for the recently finalized 2007 budget that
   provides much more balanced increases for R&D.
   See the [18]full preliminary report on the proposed FY 2008 budget, the analysis of the
   joint funding resolution on the 2007 budget, and letters to congressional leaders.
   [19]Access the Science and Policy Programs website.
   BiosciEdNet(BEN): Redesigned Library Portal
   More than 4,700 reviewed resources covering 77 topics in biological sciences are freely
   accessible to college and university educators through an innovative digital library
   spearheaded by AAAS. Now, navigation updates offer easier-to-use advanced search functions
   enabling educators to sort topics into grade-level categories. To increase awareness and
   use of this valuable tool, 21 undergraduate faculty members who are leaders in biological
   science teaching and learning have been named as the first cohort of BEN Scholars. [20]More
   information and the list of scholars.
   The BEN Collaborative portal, established in 1999 by AAAS and 11 other professional
   societies and primarily funded by the National Science Foundation, contains lesson plans,
   articles, movies, and other resources. Join the community of more than 8,000 educators who
   are using the BEN portal, the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) Pathway for
   biological science education: [21]www.biosciednet.org .
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   Science Careers
   For job listings and career development, see [22]www.sciencecareers.org .
   Event: Ph.D. - What Next?
   Society for General Microbiology Meeting, Manchester, UK
   On 28 March, ScienceCareers.org will sponsor this workshop for Ph.D. students and first
   year postdocs who are planning their next career move. The session will focus on
   employability and will include a panel discussion and the opportunity to meet scientists in
   diverse careers. [23]
   More information
   Event: Student Conference on Conservation Science
   University of Cambridge, UK
   This international event, 27-29 March supported by Science /AAAS, will be held in the
   university's zoology department. The conference will help young conservation scientists
   gain experience, make contacts, and develop new ideas that will benefit their future
   careers. Information: [24]http://www.sccs-cam.org/.
   Event: What is the Alternative? Non-Academic Career Paths
   BNA Meeting, Harrogate, UK
   On 4 April, ScienceCareers.org will hold a special event for postdoctoral researchers and
   Ph.D. candidates during the British Neuroscience Annual Meeting. The session will provide
   the chance to meet scientists who have forged successful career paths outside academia in
   diverse sectors including research in the pharmaceutical industry, science communication,
   finance, and regulatory affairs. Information: e-mail Seema Sharma,
   [25]ssharma@science-int.co.uk, or access the [26]website.
   Event: Career Development Workshop
   Imperial College London, UK
   On 25 April, ScienceCareers.org will team with Imperial College to hold a full day of
   interactive workshops for postdoctoral researchers. Topics will include establishing an
   independent research group and crossing the academia-industry divide. The event, which also
   includes an interview clinic, is organized by Seema Sharma, ScienceCareers.org, and
   Imperial's research project manager, Subo Shanmuganathan. Information: e-mail
   [27]ssharma@science-int.co.uk.
   Careers Feature: Recruit Cancer Researchers
   On 6 April, reach 56,000 molecular biologists, 40,000 cell biologists, 23,000 cancer
   biologists, 15,000 signal transduction experts, and 15,000 American Association for Cancer
   Research meeting attendees by placing an ad adjacent to Science 's feature on Cancer
   Research Careers. To place an ad, contact Daryl Anderson at 202-326-6543 or
   [28]danderso@aaas.org
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   AAAS Member Benefit
   Apple Products at Preferred Prices
   Apple and AAAS are offering a valuable new member benefit. Go to the online Apple Store for
   special prices on everything from MacBooks to iPods to accessories and free shipping on
   orders over US$50: [29]www.apple.com/eppstore/aaas.
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   Announcements
   Register for the Annual AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy
   On 3-4 May, the AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program will host a two-day forum in Washington,
   D.C. Held each spring, the forum is recognized as the major US public meeting on S&T
   policy. This year's meeting will cover up-to-date R&D budget information and policy issues.
   Expected participants include John H. Marburger, director of the White House Office of
   Science and Technology Policy; US Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN), chairman of the House Committee
   on Science and Technology; and Sherwood Boehlert, public policy scholar at the Woodrow
   Wilson International Center for Scholars and former chairman of the House Committee on
   Science and Technology. Space is limited. For detailed information and advanced
   registration at discounted rates, go to [30]www.aaas.org/spp/rd/forum.htm .
   GrantsNet Expands to Include Federal Science Grants
   GrantsNet has expanded its listings of some 900 funding programs from private foundations
   and not-for-profit organizations to include 400 to 500 new entries from the US government's
   central funding portal. This provides the first comprehensive database of funding
   opportunities to research scientists and administrators, career counselors, financial aid
   specialists, and undergraduate and graduate students. For listings, go to
   [31]www.grantsnet.org.
   Read About Recent AAAS Award Winners
   During the February Annual Meeting, AAAS honored major contributors to science in the areas
   of research, journalism, mentoring, freedom and responsibility, international cooperation,
   and public understanding. Find out about the winners in the [32]full story.
   Nominate High School Science Teachers for a New AAAS Prize (Deadline 1 April)
   Through the generous support of Dr. Edith D. Neimark, the AAAS Leadership in Science
   Education Prize for High School Teachers has been established to inspire innovation and
   excellence in science teaching, disseminate best practices more widely, and honor the
   achievement of outstanding teachers across the United States. This annual award recognizes
   a high school science teacher who has contributed significantly to the AAAS goal of
   advancing science education by developing and implementing an innovative and demonstrably
   effective strategy, activity, or program. For more information about the prize and the
   nomination criteria, contact Lester P. Matlock, +1 (202) 326-6666 or [33]lmatlock@aaas.org.
   Applications Now Open for Two Prizes from Science
   Science and its partners, GE and Eppendorf, are offering scientists two opportunities to
   win prizes worth US$25,000. The GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists rewards
   research in molecular biology by outstanding graduate students.Entry deadline is 15 July.
   [34]Full details for the GE & Science prize. The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
   is awarded to researchers in neurobiology who hold an advanced degree and are age 35 or
   younger. Entries must be postmarked by 15 June. [35]Full details for the Eppendorf &
   Science prize.
   Attend a Panel Discussion During the Cambridge Science Festival
   On 22 March, "The Scale of Scientific Issues" will examine the aspects of doing research
   from the nano-scale up to global and universal issues. Panelists Lord Martin Rees,
   Professor Bill Sutherland, and Dr. Andrea Brand will answer questions and Tim Radford will
   chair the discussion. The evening event, at the University of Cambridge Law Faculty on
   Sidgwick Avenue, is part of the annual Cambridge Science Festival, 12-25 March.
   Information: [36]www.cambridgescience.org.
   Join the AAAS SWARM Division Annual Meeting
   From 18 to 21 April, the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain (SWARM)
   Division of AAAS will be held in Texas at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Go to
   [37]www.aaas-swarm.org to view the 2007 Preliminary Program and to pre-register.
   Appreciate the Art of Science and Spirituality at the AAAS Gallery
   Through 27 April, an exhibit entitled "Pay Attention: A Father/Daughter Collaboration"
   features wood sculpture by Charlie Brouwer and oil and acrylic paintings by Jennifer L.
   Collins. The show, sponsored by the AAAS Center for the Art of Science and Technology, is
   at AAAS headquarters, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. See examples of the art
   that seeks to understand the earth and its place in the universe and read about other AAAS
   programs that encourage an appreciation of the link between science and religion: [38]Full
   article
   Apply for a 2007 Canon National Parks Science Scholarship (Deadline 3 May)
   The program, a collaboration of Canon, AAAS, and the US National Park Service, will award
   eight US$80,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research
   critical to conserving national parks. Research projects in the biological, physical,
   social, and cultural sciences are eligible, as well as projects in technology innovation in
   support of conservation science. For information and a copy of the Application Guide, go to
   [39]www.canonscholars.org.
   Choose from Multiple Ways to Advance the AAAS Mission
   Contributions from members and friends are used in their entirety to support AAAS's mission
   to promote science in all forms. Your employer may be one of more than 1,000 corporations
   and organizations offering programs to match charitable contributions made by employees,
   either in whole or part (check with your human resources department to see if your
   organization participates). You also may choose to donate through our credit card
   installment plan. For information on these and other ways of giving, contact the AAAS
   Development Team at +1 (202) 326-6636 or go to [40]our website. We thank our many
   supporters who help us meet the ever-changing opportunities for new initiatives.
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   Meet Up at Upcoming Events
   AAAS/ Science will have a booth at the following events. Stop by to pick up your member
   pin.
   Biotechnology Vendor Showcase(TM), 22 March, University of California Los Angeles, Los
   Angeles, California, USA. [41]Informati on
   American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, 26-28 March, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
   [42]Information
   Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting, 26-28 March, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
   [43]Information
   National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference, 29-31 March, St. Louis,
   Missouri, USA. [44]Information
   British Society for Cell Biology, British Society for Developmental Biology, and Genetics
   Society Joint Meeting, 29 March-1 April, Edinburgh, UK. [45]Information
   British Neuroscience Association (BNA) National Meeting, 1-4 April, Harrogate, UK.
   [46]Information
   BioResearch Product Faire(TM), 11 April, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
   [47]Informati on
   American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), 15-18 April, Los Angeles, California, USA.
   [48]Information
   European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 15-20 April, Vienna, Austria.
   [49]Information
   Society for Biomolecular Screening (SBS) Annual Conference, 16-18 April, Montreal, Canada.
   [50]Information
   Experimental Biology (EB) Annual Meeting, 29 April-1 May, Washington, D.C., USA.
   [51]Information
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   Additional Meetings of Interest
   Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) at Glasgow 2007, 31 March-4 April, Glasgow, UK.
   [52]Info rmation
   Joint MBI-Molecular Virology, Immunology, and Medical Genetics Workshop, 12-13 April,
   Columbus, Ohio, USA. [53]Information
   Drug Discovery and Development Partnering, Licensing and R&D Innovation Summit, 25-27
   April, Tokyo, Japan. [54]Information
   International Aids Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, 22-25 July, Sydney,
   Australia. [55]Information
   European Life Scientists Organization-ELSO 2007, 1-4 September, Dresden, Germany.
   [56]Information

   European Science Foundation (ESF) Conferences, 16-19 September, Lisbon, Portugal.
   [57]Informat ion
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   and awards.
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