Top 5 reasons to come to the AAAS Annual Meeting

#1: Framing, Influencing, and Informing
These are critical and exciting times for science. AAAS offers one of the very best vantage points to explore the life cycles of matter and galaxies, unlock biology's potential, asses climate change in northern latitudes, reveal the power of indigenous cultures, and more. Sessions are spread over 13 tracks.

Climate
Collaboration
Communication
Culture
Development
Discovery
Education
Energy
Environment
Food
Health
Information

#2: Hear Prominent Lectures by luminaries
Karen Bakker: Water
Donald B. Dingwell: Explosive Volcanism
Honorable Lillian Eva Dyck: Indigenous Science
Michael Hayden: Benefit of the Genetic Revolution
Steve MacLean: To Be Announced
Julio Montaner: HIV and AIDS: Treatment and Prevention
Yolanda Moses: The origin of Social Inequality
Robert Smith: Making Science Big

#3: Special Events for Networking and Meeting
Consistent with what you might expect from the epicenter of the scientific world, the AAAS Annual Meeting features many special events for meeting with colleagues and making new contacts. Despite the size and prominence of the event, we have worked hard to ensure that you have the opportunity to meet peers in casual environments.

#4: Opportunities To Engage Young Minds and Explore Academé
To improve the future for all and protect our planet, young minds must be drawn into science and technology and be equipped with 21st century skills. The meeting offers many opportunities to open up the world of science to students so they can experience the day-to-day worlds of possibility, discovery, and application.

#5: Special Registration Offers
We know as a practical matter that, no matter how attractive the AAAS Meeting program is, time and money can be an issue. This is why we offer special online registration discounts for members, one-day attendees, and a special New Member rate allowing non-members to attend and become a new member.

Student Poster Competition

The competition recognizes the individual efforts of students actively working toward an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree. The session will be held on Saturday, 18 February, 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m., West Exhibit Hall A, Vancouver Convention Centre. Submit your poster abstract online. The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. PT, Monday, 24 October 2011.

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Win the Hotel Upgrade Package
Book your hotel room before December 12th and you will be eligible to win the AAAS upgrade package. It includes complimentary benefits for your stay up to five nights: upgrade to a suite, with internet access and one dinner for two. Winners will be drawn at random on 9 February 2012 and notified by e-mail. Government employees and AAAS officers and staff are not eligible.

Special AAAS Membership Offers
Not a member of AAAS? Take advantage of this offer before it expires on 2012 January 26. Register in advance for the Annual Meeting, pay the reduced New Member rate, and become a member at the same time — a $170 value for professionals. Receive 51 issues of Science and all of its archives as well as Science Express and Science Online. Canadian and other international members will receive the digital edition. This offer is subject to verification. Register now!

Need to book a hotel for the meeting?
Special AAAS room rates are available only through the AAAS Housing Bureau. The cut-off date for the AAAS special room rates is 24 January 2012. Travel discounts for AAAS attendees are also available.
*Please do not contact the hotels directly to make a reservation. You will not receive special guarantees, offers, or booking terms.

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