American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (pronounced as /əˈmɛrɪkən əˈsoʊsiˈeɪʃən fɔr ðiː ədˈvænsəmənt ɒv ˈsaɪəns/) is an American international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the betterment of all humanity. It is the world's largest general scientific society, with over 120,000 members, and is the publisher of the well-known scientific journal Science.
Etymology
The name "American Association for the Advancement of Science" was coined in 1848, with the word "American" signifying its location, "Association" indicating its organizational structure, "Advancement" reflecting its mission to promote scientific progress, and "Science" representing its primary area of interest.
Related Terms
- Science: A peer-reviewed academic journal of the AAAS, covering all branches of science.
- Scientific freedom: The freedom to conduct scientific research without undue interference.
- Scientific responsibility: The ethical obligations of scientists in their conduct and in their interactions with society.
- Science education: The field concerned with sharing science content and process with individuals not traditionally considered part of the scientific community.
- Science outreach: Activities that communicate science-related topics to a non-expert audience.
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