American Association for the Advancement of Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science describes itself as a "non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association." 

AAAS is perhaps best known publicly for publishing the journal Science.

Its website states, "AAAS has nearly 120,000 individual and institutional members and 262 affiliates, serving 10 million scientists in fields ranging from plant biology to dentistry."


 * Peter Raven, Chair
 * Audrey Chapman

Contact details
1200 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel: 202-326-6440 Web: http://www.aaas.org