Social Networking

AAAS now has groups on the social networking sites Facebook and LinkedIn

Facebook

You can get to the Facebook group from this link:

If you are not logged in, you will be asked to do so before being redirected to our group.

If you do not have a Facebook account, you will need to create a new account to see the group. There is a screen capture of the group at the bottom of the page, in case you are curious what it looks like. At the group, you can see the photos of other people who are members of the AAAS Facebook page. This includes dues-paying members and people who are not members of AAAS but are interested in science. The page also has a discussion forum and a "wall" where you can post comments, like in a guest book. There is also a calendar of upcoming events that AAAS is either hosting or sponsoring. Also, you can upload photos to share with the group.

What is Facebook?

According to Facebook's Web site, "Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet." Read more of Facebook's description. Read the Wikipedia entry.

Benefits of Joining Facebook

What can you do with the AAAS Facebook group?

• Meet science enthusiasts from around the globe

• Read about upcoming events hosted by or sponsored by AAAS

• View photos of other group members

• Upload your own photos to share with the group

• Ask questions of other group members in the discussion area

• Post items of interest to the group on the "wall"

LinkedIn

You can join the AAAS LinkedIn group from this link

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/27230/00292E586C10

What is LinkedIn?

According to the LinkedIn Web site, "LinkedIn is an online network of more than 14 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments. Your profile helps you find and be found by former colleagues, clients, and partners. You can add more connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you. Many professionals advance their careers and business goals by counting on industry and professional groups, alumni organizations, industry conferences and corporate alumni groups to help them make vital new business contacts. LinkedIn Groups offers extra features to group-based organizations to help their members stay in touch with one another and discover powerful new business contacts within their groups and beyond."

Benefits of Joining LinkedIn

What happens when I join the group?

When you join the AAAS LinkedIn group, the AAAS logo appears in the "Groups" box on your profile, and you can see the names of others who belong to the group.