Become a AAAS Superhero

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Apply to Become a Superhero

What is a AAAS Superhero? 

A Superhero is a AAAS Member who is a conversation starter, a connector of people, and science enthusiast. They love to help others and ask and answer questions to deepen conversations. Superheroes facilitate discussions, recommend content topics and themes, and advise AAAS Staff on ways to improve AAAS Community. Our Superheroes have experience in science communication, are familiar with online forums, and are leaders in helping create community.   

Why become a Superhero? 

  • Widen your network of science communication experts through collaboration with other Superheroes. 

  • Gain visibility among AAAS Members on the AAAS Community platform, AAAS social media, etc. Your Superhero status will be displayed as a badge on your AAAS Community profile. 

  • Earn special AAAS swag. 

  • Access to training and professional development opportunities on communication strategies, Section involvement, and more. 

What do Superheroes do? 

  • Serve as a leader or co-leader for one or more of the opt-in communities (those that Members opt to join): Ask A Scientist; Climate Change Connections; COVID-19 and Emerging Infectious Diseases; Science in History; Science Publications Café; STEAM Enthusiasts; Women in STEM; AAAS Students and Postdocs Community. 

  • Monitor activity on your community(ies); publish and engage in new discussions on a routine schedule; become familiar with members who are active contributors; etc.  

  • Keep AAAS staff up to date on successes, challenges, or issues with maintaining civil and productive interactions. You will do this by replying to quarterly mission posts that you will find in the community just for Superheroes. 

  • Term is one year with potential extension. 

Qualifications 

  • Candidates need to have previously posted on AAAS Community (i.e. within a Section community, opt-in community, or main community page). Please include a link to a prior post in your application. 

  • If you have not already posted to community but would like to apply, make a post or reply now then include it in your application! 

  • Candidates must have completed their MyProfile. Completing your profile takes just a few minutes at https://myprofile.aaas.org.