AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS)
Historical Context and Founding Principles The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE (AAAS) was formally established in 1848, marking a pivotal moment in the history of American scientific professionalization. Born out of the disintegration of the Association of American Geologists and Naturalists, the founders recognized the critical need for a unified, interdisciplinary organization that […]