November 2023 Member Update

NOVEMBER 2023 MEMBER UPDATE

SPOTLIGHTS | NEWS & UPDATES | MEMBER COMMUNITY | AWARDS & OPPORTUNITIES | EVENTS

MEMBER AND PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS

Satellite Specialist Douglas Rao Delivers Climate Communication Where it Counts

Douglas Rao knows the key to a good connection is to understand and respect the audience. As the Western North Carolina LSEN Liaison, he hopes to engage audiences of all kinds to elevate their understanding of climate change and the global challenges it presents.

Brooke Eastman's Love of Forest Conservation Centers Her Work as a Scientist and Advocate

Growing up near wooded areas, Brooke Eastman's passion for forests started early. This deep appreciation eventually landed her among West Virginia's lush landscapes, where she is busy rallying scientists and science enthusiasts together to form the Mountain State's LSEN.

Kate Dickerson Looks to Bring Policymakers and Scientists Together When Making Key Decisions

As the Maine LSEN Liaison, Kate Dickerson is keen to bring her expertise in science policy to the table. She envisions public science events and connected learning environments where policymakers, service providers and researchers work more closely together to address critical issues across the state.

Greer Arthur Sees 'A New Sense of Urgency' in Research Funding for Real-World Problems

Greer Arthur's experience getting her Ph.D. in respiratory science taught her to seek a deeper purpose in science. Following a career change and her latest role as an LSEN Liaison in North Carolina's Research Triangle, she continues putting the benefit of the people in her community first.

MEMBER COMMUNITY

AAAS Member Community is where science gets social, facts matter, ideas are big and there's always a reason to come share, discuss and explore. Below are some recent discussion threads to check out:

Get involved: LSEN Launches Five New Regional Networks
End the month on a high note: Share Your Successes and Accomplishments for the Month of November
Share your perspective: What Are the Best Moments of Science in History?

Chair, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics - UCLA

AWARDS, NOMINATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

AAAS-IUSE Call for Submissions: Blogs and Workshops
Deadline December 11

AAAS-ARISE Call for Blog Authors
Deadline December 11

Golden Goose Award Nominations
Deadline December 15

AAAS/Subaru Book Prize Finalists Announced
Winners Announced February 2024

FIND MORE AWARDS, NOMINATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Forced Displacement: A Quantitative Modeling Perspective (Webinar)
December 7

Local Science Engagement Network Town Hall (Webinar)
December 7

Just Rest: How Rest Can Transform Ourselves and Our Society
December 13

FIND MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

NEWS FROM SCIENCE

See the AAAS Annual Meeting program online and register to join us in Denver, February 15-17!

STAY CONNECTED

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