Introduction
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. More information is available at www.aaas.org.
Speaking for Evidence
In times of uncertainty and concern about the future, AAAS and the Science family of journals communicate high-quality research and advocate for science with diverse scientific and public audiences.
The AAAS mission focuses our work on advancing science, engineering and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people. AAAS lives this mission by leading influential programs in science communication, education, policy, public engagement and international relations, and by partnering with our many affiliates, members and supporters.
In the past year, we shared information on breakthrough research advances with the scientific community, policymakers, reporters and the public; strongly advocated for the conditions that the research enterprise needs in order to thrive; provided valuable training and resources for students, scientists and engineers; and promoted research collaboration across disciplines and borders.
We are grateful to AAAS members and donors for their service and support on behalf of our organization.
Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.
Chair, Board of Directors
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Foreign Secretary, National Academy of Medicine
Sudip S. Parikh, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer,
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Executive Publisher,
Science Family of Journals
AAAS Board of Directors and Management
Board of Directors 2019
Board Officers
Chair
Margaret A. Hamburg
National Academy of Medicine
President
Steven Chu
Stanford University
President-Elect
Claire M. Fraser
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Treasurer
Carolyn N. Ainslie
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Secretary
Rush D. Holt (through July 2019)
Chief Executive Officer, AAAS
Alan I. Leshner (from July 2019)
Interim 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
Ann Bostrom
University of Washington
Stephen P.A. Fodor
13.8 Inc.
S. James Gates Jr.
Brown University
Laura H. Greene
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory/Florida State University
Kaye Husbands Fealing
Georgia Institute of Technology
Maria M. Klawe
Harvey Mudd College
Robert B. Millard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William D. Provine
DuPont/Delaware Innovation Space
AAAS Leadership
as of April 30, 2020
Sudip Parikh
Chief Executive Officer, AAAS
Executive Publisher, Science Family of Journals
Shannon Benson
Director, Human Resources
Andrew Black
Chief of Staff and Chief External Affairs Officer
Stephen Issing
Director, Finance
Tanisha Lewis
Director, Grant and Contact Management
Julia MacKenzie
Senior Director, Internal Affairs
Bill Moran
Publisher, Science Family of Journals
Beth Rakouskas
Creative Director, Science Family of Journals
Michael Savelli
Chief Operating Officer
Holden Thorp
Editor-in-Chief, Science Family of Journals
Randy Yi
Director, Business Systems and Financial Analysis, Science Family of Journals
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