Board of Directors
Elected officials serving on the AAAS Board of Directors are responsible for the affairs of the association.
Council
Members of the AAAS Council meet annually to establish the general policies for the association.
Sections
Corresponding to fields of interest among members,AAAS sections include 24 fields, from physics and biology, to neuroscience and general interest in science.
Association Governing Documents
See the AAAS Charter and Bylaws. The Bylaws were adopted by the AAAS Board of Directors in March 2023.
Annual Election
The Annual Election, held each fall, allows members to choose AAAS officers including the incoming AAAS President-Elect, new members of the AAAS Board of Directors, and new members of the Committee on Nominations.
Governance Modernization Project
With input from stakeholders across the organization, AAAS has undertaken a project to update its governance culture, processes, structures, and documents.
Multidisciplinary Working Groups
The Multidisciplinary Working Groups were created to address high-priority issues in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
Organization
Divisions
Three AAAS Divisions elect their own officers and conduct meetings for members in the Arctic, Caribbean, and Pacific regions.
Affiliates
AAAS maintains affiliations with other membership organizations or professional societies that have similar aims or an interest in supporting AAAS objectives.
Recognition
Fellows
Each year the AAAS Council elects Fellows of AAAS, in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments in science and technology.
Board of Directors
2022-2023 Officers
Other Members
*Members appointed by the elected officers and members of the Board, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2 of the AAAS Constitution.
