AAAS President Claire Fraser begins a year-long term.

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.