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For 30 years, Friends of Cancer Research has brought diverse voices together to advance cancer care and put patients at the center. As @sudipsparikh, CEO of @aaas, reflects, regulatory policy can have a profound impact on patients. #Friends30 bit.ly/4wZEDS5
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🔔🎉 Applications for the 2027-28 @AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are now open! Apply for your chance to learn firsthand about policymaking while contributing scientific knowledge and analytical skills to the policymaking process: fellowshipapp.aaas.org/app/m…
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Yesterday, Assistant Secretary Chris Pilkerton met with @sudipsparikh and the American Association for the Advancement of Science to discuss multiple ways for OIS and @AAAS to collaborate going forward on our Investment Screening Technology Initiative.
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🎉 Welcome to the 2026 class of @AAAS #MassMediaFellows! These 15 scientists will be sharpening their #SciComm skills with news outlets across the country this summer. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have! Learn more about 2026 class here: aaas.org/news/aaas-mass-medi…
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Congratulations to Jon Cohen, Martin Enserink, and Kai Kupferschmidt, who were named finalists for the 2025 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. 🏆 Check out the nominated stories here: bit.ly/3FaEMx6 #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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Congratulations to @martinenserink, @sciencecohen, and @cpiller who were named finalists for the 2024 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. bit.ly/TradeJn 🏆#NIHCMAwardsJournalism Here's a look at the stories nominated. (THREAD) 🧵
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Congratulations to @cpiller, winner of the 2024 @NIHCMfoundation’s Trade Journalism Award. bit.ly/NIHCMAW24 🏆 Check out the winning stories below ⬇️ #NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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The steep reductions proposed by the U.S. administration for federal R&D funding for FY26 did not happen thanks to bipartisan champions in Congress. Many organizations, including @AAAS, emphasized how detrimental it would be to our nation to gut this funding. (1/3)
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⚛️ The U.S. “has been investing in science for 80 years, and could tear a lot of that down with the stroke of one signature,” the CEO of @aaas told SciFri a year ago. Here’s what's happening with federal funding for science now. buff.ly/Xk9QU5x
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At the 2026 @AAAS Annual Meeting, scientific experts will explore the breakthroughs redefining the future—from AI to human health to planetary defense. Join conversations that will set the course for the next century of discovery. Newsroom registration: meetings.aaas.org/attend-phx…
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Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the international AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards! Read the full list of this year's winners – including journalists from Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. bit.ly/4oCwZtq
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Today, we’re dropping the mic on the #VoicesforGood Challenge. 🎙️💜 More in the thread below 🧵
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Increasing the breadth of researchers trained as peer reviewers is crucial to upholding quality in academic publishing. Last year, the Science journals began a pilot in which invited peer reviewers could add trainees as co-reviewers, with more than 2200 scientists participating. #PeerReviewWeek
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Also released today is a new literature review, looking at the character of basic research in the public and private sectors, and cites studies that show how the two work together, not separately, to bring about American innovation. You can read it here: aaas.org/news/research-rd-fu…
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Today the House committee marked up their LHHS bill, which means all of the House appropriations bills have had their report language released and I could update the House R&D estimates in my report. You can find the updated report here: aaas.org/news/fy-2026-rd-app…
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Don't miss our virtual session tomorrow, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. ET! Register now for in-the-moment updates and insights into the rapidly changing federal #policy landscape impacting medical and #HealthResearch, and its associated funding. events.zoom.us/ev/Ag9J9VTHhX… #RAForum
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It's August recess, congress has left DC and I've got another report - this time highlighting what the Senate was up to. Just as with the House, there's some missing bills but we've tried to bring you the best picture of what they've passed. aaas.org/news/fy-2026-rd-app…
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TV interviews can feel intimidating! Scientific experts can use our free tip sheet for suggestions on how to prepare, how to set up your space and check your video quality, and what a final story may look like. bit.ly/46lYSj6 @aaas
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Where do @AAAS STPF fellows end up after their fellowship? On July 23rd at 1 p.m. ET, hear how STPF alumni leveraged their experiences to land positions outside of the federal government. Register now: bit.ly/July25LiveChat #scipolcareers #scipol #scicomm
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LAST DAY TO APPLY - JULY 24 We're hiring! SciLine is seeking a Spanish/English bilingual Engagement Manager to help expand the reach of the organization’s programs to new and emerging audiences. For more information and to apply: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME11… @aaas
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