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Charlie Gay sees solar energy as a lever that can enable homeowners to participate in a shared energy and information economy. In 1988, Gay founded the Greenstar Foundation to bring solar power to rural villages. By connecting these off-grid, developing areas to solar and the internet, Greenstar opened the door for these communities to participate in the global economy. For his role in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Gay, alongside Hans-Josef Fell and Li Junfeng, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://lnkd.in/ettYVY_u Special thanks to Michael J. North, Bob Bortner, Paul Swider, Jock Gill, Peter McKenzie, and Richard Gay.

Researchers: what would you like to hear more about from journal editors and leaders? One thing we’ve been experimenting with at the Science Magazine family of journals is using LinkedIn for more than sharing papers and announcements. We’re aiming to give our editors and journal leaders more room to talk about how they think about research integrity, data sharing, peer review, prizes, and the decisions behind the work we do. It’s been really fun, but we don’t want to sit in a communications bubble and guess what researchers want to hear. So I’m asking: If you could hear directly from the editors and leaders of the Science journals, what would you want them to talk about? What would make you stop scrolling and engage? Drop your ideas here or send me a message. And thanks to Laura Harvey for sparking this conversation. 👇

As the principal architect of China’s feed-in tariff, Li Junfeng is considered the father of renewable energy in China. His work to deradicalize the idea of renewable energy in a country historically dependent on coal led to an explosion of Chinese solar capacity that has helped push renewable energy beyond coal power globally in 2025. For his role in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Li, alongside Hans-Josef Fell and Charlie Gay, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://lnkd.in/ettYVY_u

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For early-career researchers, writing an essay about your work can be challenging. I’m here to offer some tips, drawing on my experience as an editor at Science Magazine! We are currently accepting applications for the BioInnovation Institute (BII) & Science Magazine Prize for Innovation! Apply by 1 November: https://lnkd.in/gtdh3hbF As the editor in charge of this prize for the past 6 years, I’m going to give a few tips on writing a compelling and competitive prize essay. These tips are useful for all Science Magazine prizes, but I’ve highlighted a few specific points for the BII Innovation Prize. • Focus: Keep background information to a minimum. Most of the essay should be about your personal story. • Accessibility: The essay should be specific and accurate, while also being understandable by scientists, potential investors, and members of the public. Avoid jargon, abbreviations, and digressions. • Balance: Make sure to include details and a narrative arc that address all aspects of the prize. For the BII Innovation Prize, this means representing both your basic research work and what you’ve done so far in terms of commercialization. Explain how they are connected. • Motivation: Make it clear why this work is important to you personally, but also show why it matters for the scientific community and society as a whole. • Timeliness: The BII Innovation prize is for ongoing work, so emphasize your most recent results and progress in the essay. Include a few statements that will orient your reader as to when major points of the work were done. Two important reminders: The essay should be ~1000 words and can include an original image/figure that provides visual support to the text. Absolutely no AI-generated content (text or images) is allowed in Science Magazine prize essays. We want to hear from you in your own words and voice. Although limited language editing with commercial tools is permitted, I’d recommend asking friends and colleagues for feedback and proofreading.   The application is due by 1 November 2026! Questions? Comment below, or check out submission site. See full eligibility and submission details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gtdh3hbF Do you have a trainee, colleague, or friend who should apply? Please comment, tag, and repost! You might help launch their career to new heights!

A bipartisan group of Senate Appropriators, led by Susan Collins and Patty Murray, introduced a Continuing Resolution that would block implementation of the OMB draft rule until Dec 11. It came with a forceful set of statements pushing back on the politicization of science by OMB. My thanks to all the Senators on both sides who helped. The scientific community, in collaboration with Business leaders, Tribal Nations, State and Local Governments, universities, companies, and other stakeholders commented on the proposed rule in large volume and with real substance.  AAAS and others used every policy lever available to us.  It all made this improbable outcome happen. This is an important milestone.  But the work is nowhere near done.  We cannot declare victory. The Senate still must pass the CR with the provision in place.  Then, the provision must be agreed to by the House during conference negotiations.  Then, the conferenced resolution must be passed by both chambers.  Then, the President must sign it.  Much of this negotiation might happen as late as September.   There's a long way to go just to get this block on implementation until the end of the CR.  All that done, we must eventually get a permanent solution (withdrawal, significant modification, or permanent block). AAAS has been in constant communication with multiple Senate and House offices on both sides of the political aisle. The good news is there is strong support for the scientific community, which is even stronger when other stakeholders are at the table with us.   The AAAS has worked tirelessly on this and will continue to do so strategically, thoughtfully, and always with the strength of the scientific ecosystem as our guide. I have plenty of energy and I know you do too. https://lnkd.in/ef-yshxe

All #ERN27 participation pathways are open—don't wait to complete your STEMM Research Abstract submissions and Travel Award applications, which close in 3 weeks on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:59pm EST. - Abstract Submission Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eYGCXrQX - Submit Your Student Abstract: https://lnkd.in/ewawFVJj - Apply for a Travel Award: https://lnkd.in/eF9V8vr2 Want expert guidance on preparing your Research Abstract? Join our webinar with Mary Ann Leung on Thursday, August 6th from 2-3pm EST | 11am-12pm PST for a comprehensive walkthrough on submitting your research. - Register to attend the webinar: https://lnkd.in/erbWzYkv - General Attendee and Exhibitor registration is also now live, closing on December 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/empbaZsX Learn more about the 2027 Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM here: https://lnkd.in/eF9V8vr2!

Are you doing research in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food Science, or closely related fields? Do you want to present your research to a prestigious audience? Riley Memorial Foundation and AAAS are hosting their second annual student poster competition on November 19, 2026 at the Riley Memorial Lecture in Washington, DC. The top 16 poster submitters will have the opportunity to present their poster in a special exhibition and win cash prizes (1st and 2nd place submissions). To learn more about requirements, eligibility, and travel support, visit: https://lnkd.in/d7ztFs8E #Ag #Agriculture #FoodScience

How are city and state leaders approaching data center policy? Join the National League of Cities and AAAS EPI Center on August 10th at 2pmET to hear from municipal leaders from Aurora IL and Anchorage AK, and UVA Professor Lauren Bridges who will examine the local policy choices communities are making, the tradeoffs they are navigating, and the lessons that can inform other cities, towns and villages. Find more info and register here: https://lnkd.in/gpffq2vH #datacenters #scipol

Happy National Intern Day! We’re celebrating this talented cohort spending their summer with AAAS to support our mission to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. Thank you for all that you do!