The AAAS Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology recognizes excellence in public engagement with two awards:
- AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science - Formerly known as the AAAS Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology, this award was established in 1987 to recognize scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science. Learn more on the Bhaumik Award page.
- AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science - The AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, established in 2010, recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. Learn more on the Early Career Award page.
Submission Period
For the 2021 AAAS Awards, nominations will open April 15 with a deadline of June 30, 2020.
Mani L. Bhaumik Award- 2020 Recipient
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd is honored for his high-profile public engagement and ability to connect with audiences about the ways in which weather and climate are linked to societal issues.| Neil Orman/AAAS
Early Career Award- 2019 Recipient
Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta is being recognized for involving communities most affected by pollution, poor water quality and food insecurity in the scientific process. | Neil Orman/AAAS