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The article highlights work of American Association for the Advancement of Science President Claire Fraser. Topics discussed include she collected water and soil samples and, in the laboratory, hunted for bacteria able to break down agricultural pollutants, a process known as bioremediation and now used to address water contamination. It also mentions that she learned the tools of molecular biology in the National Institutes of Health Intramural Program.

The article reports that Nobel laureate Steven Chu assumed the presidency of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for a one year term. It states he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with William Phillips and Claude Cohen-Tannoudji to developing methods to cool and trap atoms using laser light. It discusses his past childhood and career in science and mentions his call for scientists to share their discoveries with the public.

The article focuses on research grants offered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Lemelson Foundation's AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassadors program. It comments on the creation of sunglasses by scientist Don McPherson which help correct color vision deficiencies. It presents a list of 416 members that the Council of the AAAS elected as Fellows of AAAS including Federica Brandizzi, Elizabeth E. Hood, and Carol A. Ishimaru.

The article reports on the AAAS Local Science Engagement Network, a program launched by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in partnership with Missouri and Colorado for the integration of scientists in efforts aimed at addressing varied local impacts of climate change. Topics covered include alliances among scientists, civic leaders, academic institutions, decision-makers and representatives of scientific societies in the program and climate work of the network.

The article reports that the communities across the U.S. are taking steps to limit the impact of climate change, and informs about project by the American Association for the Advancement of Science spotlights with examples of innovative solutions communities in natural systems. It also mentions the efforts for energy efficiency and use of different methos to capturing methane gas from its landfill, to converting it into renewable transportation fuel, and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

The article discusses the history of U.S.-Soviet scientific research collaboration and how the exchange of information between the two can inform practices for the modern American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

The article focuses on the Alan I. Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science fellows program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology whose organizing topic for 2019-2020 is human augmentation which includes tattoos, exoskeletons and gene editing to change human capabilities. Topics covered include the ongoing research of anthropologist Christopher Lynn on tattooing in Samoa.

The article focuses on ethical questions concerning location-based data used in cultural heritage research. It comments on the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Geospatial Technologies and Human Rights project which was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, using remote sensing to study UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Middle East. It mentions the debate over a decision to conceal the location of the Iraqi landmark of Hatra to prevent its potential destruction.

Information about two speeches given at the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s 44th Science & Technology Policy Forum held in May 2019 in Washington D.C. is presented. It discusses a speech given by marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco concerning the need to include the ocean in strategies to address climate change and a speech by professor Ernest J. Moniz, chief executive officer of the Energy Futures Initiative, calling for energy technology innovations and coalition building.

The article presents information of the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science which focused on science's role in public policy-making held in March of 2019. Topics discussed include the operations of federal agencies, factors behind the annual proposals for the federal budget, and the legislation process. The CASE workshop also allowed for coalition-building and networking among participants.

The article discusses the Genomics for Journalists free science boot cams for journalists by the journalist service SciLine, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science which was held in March of 2019. It states that the Genomics for Journalists workshop focused on the field of genomics and expanding communication between scientists and journalists, and ethical issues of gene drive systems.

The article focuses on the use of drone aircraft for geospatial documentation and tracking human rights violations. It talks about the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)'s work with the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation to search and exhume mass graves located in Guatemala using photographs by drone aircraft to document mass graves' human remains and contents. It mentions how AAAS worked with the nonprofit EQUITAS in collect data from a suspected mass grave.

The article discusses the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Alan I. Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science from June 11-17, 2018. Topics discussed include food and water security, and bringing the scientific community into closer contact with society. It mentions that the Leshner Leadership Institute's fellow program was created utilizing social science research and public engagement and scientific communication experience.

The article covers the ninth annual American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture held on June 5, 2018 at the AAAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. It covers the lecture by Alison Van Eenennaam on initiatives against agriculture innovations due to public distrust and a lack of scientific evidence in opposing claims.

The article announces the selection of physician Tolullah Oni and research scientist Rose Mutiso as fellows at the 2018 Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering AAAS conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Biographical information on Oni and Rose is offered, the philanthropic contributions to their communities in South Africa and Kenya, respectively are described, and comments from Rwandan president Paul Kagame on gender gaps in African women's science education are presented.

The article discusses the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Forum on Science & Technology Policy's Policy Forum on June 12-22, 2018. Topics discussed include U.S. science, competitiveness, and innovation, and efforts to turn basic research into commercial products using startup incubators. It mentions a lecture on accelerated research and development and the need to not overlook societal and ethical implications of new innovations.

The article announces the selection of seven seminaries in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin to participate in the Science in the Seminaries science education initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.