Registration and Rates

Please read below for instructions on how to register for the Annual Meeting.

Advance registration is available until Thursday, 28 January 2010. After that date, on-site rates apply.

Are you a member of the press? If so, visit the Newsroom to register for the meeting.

IMPORTANT: You will be required to show a photo ID to pick up your badge when you arrive at the meeting. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

AAAS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Registrants will be notified.

Special Offer for Non-Members

Not a member of AAAS? Take advantage of this offer before it expires on 28 January 2010.

Register in advance for the 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, pay the reduced New Member rate, and become a member at the same time. For professionals, the value of this offer is $170. Receive all member benefits including 51 weekly issues of Science Digital, full-text access to Science Online, and access to complete Science archives online back to 1880 with Science Classic.

Advance Registration Rates

Advance registration rates are listed below and are valid until Thursday, 28 January 2010. After that, on-site rates apply.

1. Passport: Unlimited access to all symposia, seminars, topical lectures, plenary events, career workshops, and the Exhibit Hall.

   	AAAS Member	New Member	Non-Member
   Professional*	$295	$375	$399
   Postdoc*	$235	$315	$335
   K-12 Teacher*	$235	$315	$335
   Emeritus*	$235	$315	$335
   Student*	$60	$70	$90

   *To qualify for reduced rates, members are required to indicate their membership number; postdocs, teachers, and students are required to indicate their institution's name; and emeritus members are required to indicate their birth year and retirement year.

2. One-Day Passport: Passport access for one day only.

   	AAAS Member	New Member	Non-Member
   Thursday-Sunday	$160	N/A	$205
   Monday Only	$80	N/A	$102

3. Career Development and Exhibit Hall Only: Plenary events, career workshops, and the Exhibit Hall are FREE and open to the public. On-site registration is required.

On-Site Registration Rates

On-site registration will be located at the San Diego Convention Center outside of Exhibit Hall B1.

Registration hours are:

On-site registration rates are:

1. Passport: Unlimited access to all symposia, seminars, topical lectures, plenary events, career workshops, and the Exhibit Hall.

   	AAAS Member On-Site Rate	Non-Member On-Site Rate
   Professional*	$355	$435
   Postdoc*	$280	$360
   K-12 Teacher*	$280	$360
   Emeritus*	$280	$360
   Student*	$70	$100

   *To qualify for reduced rates, members are required to indicate their membership number; postdocs, teachers, and students are required to indicate their institution's name; and emeritus members are required to indicate their birth year and retirement year.

2. One-Day Passport: Unlimited access to all symposia, seminars, topical lectures, plenary events, career workshops, and the Exhibit Hall for one day only.

   	AAAS Member On-Site Rate	Non-Member On-Site Rate
   Thursday-Sunday	$185	$225
   Monday Only	$95	$115

3. Career Development and Exhibit Hall Only: Plenary events, career workshops, and the Exhibit Hall are FREE and open to the public. On-site registration is required.

Group Rates

Registration discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For pricing and more information, please contact:

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by 28 January 2010. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date. Refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee and will be issued no less than 3 weeks after the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When do the discounted Advance Registration rates expire?

A. Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:59 p.m. PT.

Q. Who do I contact if I have questions about my registration?

A. Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, call our Customer Service Department at (866) 229-3691, U.S., Canada, or Mexico; or (301) 694-5243, other international. You can also send a message by e-mail to: aaas@experient-inc.com.

Q. How do I check my membership status?

A. Call the AAAS Membership Office at (202) 326-6417 or send a message by e-mail to: membership@aaas.org.

Q. What if I have special needs due to a disability?

A. If you have a special need due to a disability, please indicate so when prompted on your registration form. You will be contacted prior to the Annual Meeting to make any necessary accommodations. For more information, visit Barrier-Free Environment.

Q. What is the cancellation policy?

A. Send a message by e-mail to meetings@aaas.org with your contact information. A letter can be sent by fax to (202) 289-4021 or mailed to:

AAAS Annual Meeting

P.O. Box 630285

Baltimore, MD 21280-0144

Q. I can't come, but a colleague wants to take my place. What should he/she do?

A. If your colleague brings a letter or e-mail from you, we can swap registrations. A $25 processing fee will apply.

Q. Will name badges be mailed out before the meeting?

A. Yes, badges will be mailed in January. Please bring the materials you receive to the meeting in order to pick up your badgeholder and tote bag. After 28 January 2010, badges must be picked up on site.

Q. I registered but I didn't receive my badge. What do I do?

A. Go to the Advance Registration desk in the registration area of the San Diego Convention Center to obtain a new badge. Be sure to bring your photo ID.

Q. Is it ever too late to register?

A. No! Even during the meeting you can still register on-line at www.aaas.org/meetings and pick up your badge on-site.

Q. What is the weather like in February?

A. In February, San Diego's temperatures range from 48°F to 66°F (9°C to 19°C) and precipitation averages 1.5” (3.8 cm). Check www.weather.com for updates. The zip code for the area is 92101.

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