This past Thursday, Congress passed a fourth continuing resolution to temporarily fund the U.S. federal government for the 2024 fiscal year. While we avoided a government shutdown, this is not a time to celebrate. Check out the flow chart AAAS created on the long-winding federal budget “process” that publicly kicked off nearly a year ago. 

The federal government is on the brink of facing across-the-board cuts in spending. Congress has until April 30 to pass full-year appropriations bills or there will be long-lasting consequences across the STEMM enterprise. Read AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh’s statement about what’s at stake. 

Want to dig into the numbers? The AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program is updating our dashboard all month starting today with federal agency allocations based on the latest bills. 

Meet Faith Bowman, leader of the Utah Local Science Engagement Network

Natasha DeLeón-Rodríguez sews a network of problem-solving scientists

Pick up new moves and learn about kangaroo social cues, streambank erosion and more!
See who won the 2024 ‘Dance Your Ph.D’ competition.

Now Open:
2025 Marion Milligan Mason Award Nominations
Deadline: March 28, 2024

Science & Diplomacy special issue:
"Science Diplomacy – 15 Years On"
Call for Submissions: March 31, 2024

Groups of three AAAS Fellows are invited to nominate AAAS Members for election as Fellows.
Deadline: April 17, 2024

Science virtual career fair:
Accelerating Your Career Path
March 20, 2024

Listening Session: Empowering Career Pathways in STEMM Multidisciplinary Working Group
March 29, 2024