Top 3 Reasons to Attend the 2012 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, assess climate change in northern latitudes, reveal the science behind policy-making, and more. Sessions are spread over 13 tracks.

#2: Hear Prominent Lectures by S&T Luminaries
Plenary lectures by Nina V. Fedoroff, Mike Lazaridis, Ismail Serageldin, and Frans B.M. de Waal. A plenary panel will arm scientists, educators, and students with finely worded messages to influence public perceptions and debate about science-related global challenges. Topical lectures range from water and explosive volcanism to the benefits of the genetic revolution and social inequality.

#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.

Plenary Panel

Science Is Not Enough
Saturday, 18 February

An exceptional plenary panel will arm scientists, educators, and students with finely worded messages to influence public perceptions and debate about science-related global challenges. The panel will be moderated by Frank Sesno, an award-winning American journalist, former CNN correspondent, anchor and Washington bureau chief, and director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.

Frank Senso
Frank Sesno
Moderator

James Hansen
Head of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies known for raising broad awareness of the global warming issue.

Olivia Judson
An evolutionary biologist and journalist who often writes about the influence of science and biology on modern life.

Hans Rosling
A global health professor at the Karolinska Institute and Gapminder’s co-founder who dispels myths about the developing world.

Browse the scientific program, a cornucopia of symposia, seminars, plenary and topical lectures as well as career development workshops for people of all disciplines and career levels.

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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.