The Association of American Universities (AAU) is undertaking a five-year initiative to improve teaching and learning by encouraging incorporation of the latest research into science and math pedagogy at its member institutions. AAU will work with experts to find ways to encourage faculty members and departments to employ new teaching techniques in the classroom. The 61 AAU universities receive more than 50% of all federal funding for university-based research, and award 17% of the nation's total undergraduate degrees.