AAAS
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The AAAS is an international nonprofit organization focused on advancing science worldwide, acting as an educator, leader, spokesperson, and professional association. It publishes Science magazine and the Science family of journals, in addition to many scientific newsletters and reports, and runs programs intended to raise science understanding globally. It is based in Washington, D.C., and operates with a substantial staff. The organization's goals include advancing scientific excellence, fostering equity and inclusion, building trust among scientists and communities, and catalyzing progress where science intersects with policy. In April 2026, AAAS announced the appointment of Andrew Black as chief operating officer.