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All members (except institutional and supporting members) receive several print and online publications, including 51 issues of the premier journal, Science. In addition, AAAS members can also participate in AAAS activities and take advantage of some special discounts and offers.

Membership Discounts

  • Apple and AAAS have teamed to offer you Apple's professional products at preferred pricing. Plus these program benefits:

    • Special member discounts on Apple products
    • Free technical advice from Apple product specialists to build the right system for you
    • Online custom product configuration
    • Complete online catalog of the latest Apple and compatible third-party products
    • Easy payment with any combination of credit card, Apple Gift Card, and Business Financing
    • Free standard shipping on orders over $50

    Visit www.apple.com/eppstore/aaas or call 800-854-3680

  • AAAS Online store: Use code MBK6 when you check out to receive a 10% discount on shirts, hats, mugs, bags and more.

  • Subaru VIP Partners Program: AAAS Members save between $1,300 - $3,300* off the manufacturer's suggested retail price (depending on model and accessories) on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru from participating dealers. To qualify, you must be a AAAS member in good standing for at least six consecutive months prior to participation in this program. Please contact AAAS Member Services at 202-326-6417 or e-mail membership@aaas.org BEFORE visiting your local Subaru dealer. Access subaru.com to find a nearby dealer or learn more about Subaru vehicles.

    * MSRP does not include tax, title, and registration fees. Certain models may be excluded subject to dealer availability. The 2007 WRX STI LTD will not be available through the VIP Program. This offer is not applicable if you have already taken delivery of your new Subaru. Limited time offer subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions apply. This offer replaces all previous VIP offers, and is not applicable in Canada and Hawaii.

  • AAAS/Barnes & Noble.com online bookstore: Receive an additional 5% off all purchases at the AAAS/Barnes&Noble.com online bookstore. Plus, for all orders totaling $25 or more, you'll receive free shipping and fast delivery to the continental U.S. in as little as three business days!

  • AAAS Visa: No annual fee, a very competitive annual variable interest rate, and many additional benefits and services. The AAAS VISA Card is available to qualifying members residing in the USA. (Apply online.)

  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Publications: 15% discount AAAS members can now receive a special 15% discount on eight exceptional books for lab scientists and educators from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Publications. Go to www.cshlpress.com/affiliates/aaas.htm. Click on "Enter CSHL Store" and browse "Special Offers for Affiliates."

  • GEICO Auto Insurance: AAAS Members may qualify for a AAAS Member discount through GEICO.

  • Car rental discounts from Hertz and Dollar Rent A Car. E-mail the membership office, call 202-326-6417, or fax 202-842-1065.

  • VIP Transport: Save $250 when you move your lab with VIP Transport. For US and Canadian members. Obtain your discount at www.vipmayflower.com/domestic. Phone: 800-998-4847.

  • Office Depot: AAAS members can now receive discounts by shopping at the online store.

  • Discovery Online store: AAAS members receive a discount of $10 on sales of $50 or more when purchasing items. Please type in the code AAAS10 during checkout to take advantage of this special offer!

  • Term life insurance: AAAS members in the United States are eligible for an optional, low cost term life insurance plan. For more information, contact Seabury & Smith at 1-800-424-9883 or at aaas@Seabury-ins.com

  • All books published by Portland Press of the United Kingdom: 10% discount

  • From MIT Press: Innovations: Technology/Governance/Globalization: The MIT Press is offering AAAS members free electronic subscriptions to a new quarterly journal: Innovations: Technology/Governance/Globalization. Providing fresh perspectives and analysis on all angles of scientific, technological and policy change in areas as diverse as sustainability, public health, and small business growth, Innovations sparks conversation across disciplines and seeks to benefit individuals in communities around the world. Go to: http://promo.aaas.org/innovations.

Membership Activities

  • Significantly reduced registration fees to the AAAS Annual Meeting. The meeting includes a variety of sessions on scientific developments and public policy issues.
  • AAAS Career Workshops
  • Up to three memberships in the 24 disciplinary sections of AAAS. The 24 sections arrange symposia for the Annual Meeting, elect officers, and provide expertise for Association-wide projects.
  • Activities and meetings of the four AAAS regional divisions: Arctic, Caribbean, Pacific, and Southwestern and Rocky Mountain.
  • AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships for scientists and engineers with Congress, the White House, federal agencies and mass media organizations.
  • AAAS award programs.
  • Expeditions through AAAS Travels. Contact Betchart Expeditions Inc. at 1-800-252-4910 for more information.

Membership Publications

Below are the publications to which AAAS members get unlimted access.

Members receive 51 issues of Science:

  • Thorough on-the-spot coverage of events in the scientific community
  • Research news, scholarly reports on developments in all fields of science
  • Original research papers, book reviews, and editorials.

Members also have access to the following online services and publications:






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