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![[PHOTOGRAPH] The head of a wrench [Public domain image: http://j.mp/J4UjKL ]](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0514e4c_sm.jpg "[PHOTOGRAPH] The head of a wrench [Public domain image: http://j.mp/J4UjKL ]")
Being Good at Doing Good
Engineering effective changes in the developing world takes more than money and technology, those who have tried said at a recent event held at AAAS.
![[PHOTOGRAPH] E. William Colglazier](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0511fstp_colglazier_sm.jpg "[PHOTOGRAPH] E. William Colglazier")
Building Relationships Based on Science
Sharing scientific expertise with other nations brings benefits to the U.S., too, E. William Colglazier, the S&T adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State, told a AAAS audience.
![[PHOTOGRAPH] A section of never-before-seen artwork, found on walls of a Maya house [Photo by Tyrone Turner © 2012 National Geographic](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0510sp_maya_sm.jpg "[PHOTOGRAPH] A section of never-before-seen artwork, found on walls of a Maya house [Photo by Tyrone Turner © 2012 National Geographic")
Science: Earliest Known Maya Astronomical Calendar
A painted room in a 9th century Maya house in Guatemala shows numerical records of lunar and possibly planetary cycles, making the calendar several centuries older than the Maya Codices.
![[ILLUSTRATION] The biohazard symbol on an orange background [Image created by and released into public domain by Jeff Bonham; perspective added by Michael Greisman]](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0509biosecurity_sm.jpg "[ILLUSTRATION] The biohazard symbol on an orange background [Image created by and released into public domain by Jeff Bonham; perspective added by Michael Greisman]")
Seeking Secure Labs on Campus
In a report released by AAAS, universities and the FBI explore ways to ease the fiscal and administrative burdens of campus labs as they comply with new biosecurity recommendations.
Science Policy
![[ILLUSTRATION] Public domain diagram of a human brain, with each hemispheres colored red or blue](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0508fstp_voters_sm.jpg "[ILLUSTRATION] Public domain diagram of a human brain, with each hemispheres colored red or blue")
Polarized Politics: How Did We Get This Way?
The answer may lie, in part, in voters’ psychological and biological tendencies that researchers are starting to understand, speakers said at the AAAS Forum on S&T Policy.
Education
![[PHOTOGRAPH] Virginia “Jinny” Stern](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0508stern_sm.jpg "[PHOTOGRAPH] Virginia “Jinny” Stern")
Entry Point! Founder Honored by the White House
The White House recognized Virginia Stern, founder of the AAAS Entry Point! program, for four decades’ of work to increase opportunities for science students with disabilities.
International
![[ILLUSTRATION] The flag of Cuba [Public domain image created by Wikimedia user 'Madden'. Image source: http://j.mp/Jnu38N ]](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0501cuba_sm.gif "[ILLUSTRATION] The flag of Cuba [Public domain image created by Wikimedia user 'Madden'. Image source: http://j.mp/Jnu38N ]")
Cuban, U.S. Scientists Find Mutual Interests
U.S. researchers who have made recent science diplomacy visits to Cuba see strong reasons to pursue joint work on oceans, weather, malaria, and other areas.
Public Engagement
![[ILLUSTRATION] A golden trophy [Original image © Wikimedia Commons user 'Ffahm', licensed Creative-Commons-BY-SA-3.0; image source: http://j.mp/Jm1AA7 ]](/web/20120514213457im_/http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2012/images/sm/0430golden_goose_sm.jpg "[ILLUSTRATION] A golden trophy [Original image © Wikimedia Commons user 'Ffahm', licensed Creative-Commons-BY-SA-3.0; image source: http://j.mp/Jm1AA7 ]")
Golden Goose Award to Celebrate Basic Science
A bipartisan team of lawmakers, backed by science, business, and education leaders—including AAAS— launched a new award to herald the contributions of basic scientific research.
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Highlight: R&D Budget News
The AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program is tracking U.S. congressional
action on FY 2013 appropriations.
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Highlight: Science Policy Resources
AAAS offers a range of non-partisan briefing papers, multimedia, and news stories on key S&T topics.
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Highlight: Fellows Road Trip
Learn more about AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships at a conference near you in 2012.
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Highlight: Working with Congress
AAAS offers resources and online tools to help scientists connect with policymakers on S&T issues.
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Highlight: Science for K-12 Students
Find free teaching tools, podcasts, and hands-on activities at AAAS’s premier science education resource.
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Highlight: Introducing Science & Diplomacy
AAAS’s new quarterly publication offers perspectives on the intersection of science and foreign policy.
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