Introduction
Science Engaging Communities
As communities face increasing challenges in need of societal decision-making informed by scientific evidence, AAAS and the Science family of journals communicate high-quality research and advocate for the use of science with diverse scientific and public audiences.
The AAAS mission focuses our work to “advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.” AAAS makes significant impacts by leading initiatives in science communication, education, policy, public engagement, and international programs and partnering with affiliated organizations, members and supporters.
In the last year, we shared information on important research advances with the scientific community, policymakers, reporters and the public; strongly advocated for the conditions that the research enterprise needs to thrive; provided valuable training and resources for students, scientists and engineers; and promoted research collaboration across disciplines and borders.
We thank AAAS members and donors for their service and support on behalf of our organization.
Susan Hockfield
Chair, AAAS Board of Directors
President Emerita and Professor of Neuroscience
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rush D. Holt
Chief Executive Officer, AAAS
Executive Publisher,
Science Family of Journals
Photo Credit: Chet Susslin/National Journal
Founded in 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering and innovation for the benefit of all people. With more than 120,000 individual members in more than 91 countries, AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through the Science family of journals. As one of the top voices for science worldwide, we spearhead initiatives in policy, international cooperation and diplomacy, STEM education, public engagement and more. We strive 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.
AAAS Board of Directors and Management
Board of Directors 2018
Board Officers
Chair
Susan Hockfield
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
President
Margaret A. Hamburg
National Academy of Medicine
President-Elect
Steven Chu
Stanford University
Treasurer
Carolyn N. Ainslie
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Secretary
Rush D. Holt
Chief Executive Officer, AAAS
Board Members
Cynthia M. Beall
Case Western Reserve University
May R. Berenbaum
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
Rosina M. Bierbaum
University of Michigan/University of Maryland
Stephen P.A. Fodor
13.8 Inc.
S. James Gates Jr.
Brown University
Michael S. Gazzaniga
University of California, Santa Barbara
Laura H. Greene
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory/Florida State University
Kaye Husbands Fealing
Georgia Institute of Technology
Robert B. Millard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mercedes Pascual
University of Chicago
William D. Provine
DuPont/Delaware Innovation Space
AAAS Management 2018
Executive Leadership
Rush D. Holt
Chief Executive Officer, AAAS
Executive Publisher, Science Family of Journals
Jeremy Berg
Editor-in-Chief, Science Family of Journals
Andrew Black
Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer
Bill Moran
Publisher, Science Family of Journals
Michael Savelli
Chief Operating Officer
Colleen Struss
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer
Senior Management
Tim Appenzeller
News Editor, Science
Zdenek Becka
Director, Information Technology
Kathy Black
Director, Strategic Planning
Monica Bradford
Executive Editor, Science Family of Journals
Joanne Padrón Carney
Chief Government Relations Officer
Maureen Kearney
Chief Program Officer
Tiffany Lohwater
Chief Communications Officer and Director, Public Programs
Shirley Malcom
Senior Advisor
Jo Ellen Roseman
Director, Project 2061
Beth Rosner
Senior Advisor
Juli Staiano
Chief Philanthropy Officer