Value proposition

Advancing science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.

The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people."​ To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad goals:

• Enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public;
• Promote and defend the integrity of science and its use;
• Strengthen support for the science and technology enterprise;
• Provide a voice for science on societal issues;
• Promote the responsible use of science in public policy;
• Strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce;
• Foster education in science and technology for everyone;
• Increase public engagement with science and technology; and
• Advance international cooperation in science.

Science Advocacy, Public Engagement Through Science, STEM Education, Promoting Scientific Research Worldwide, Science Publishing, and Professional and Career Development