AAAS
About
Advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. Advancing Science, Serving Society. Goals: Advance scientific excellence and achievement, Foster equity and inclusion for scientific excellence, Build trust among scientists and communities, Catalyze progress where science meets policy.
A note about Social Media: We encourage you to try and use social media platforms that are open sourced and decentralized (like BlueSky or Mastodon). This is a link to a starter pack of organizations that are currently on BlueSky.
What Is Your Organization Suggesting?
The following are actions straight from the AAAS website.
Donate
Donate to AAAS
Volunteer
We didn't find volunteer opportunities with AAAS. But it's worth checking their site periodically because things are changing quickly! You can also use Volunteer Match to check if your chosen cause or organization has volunteer openings or memberships.
VolunteerMatch.org
VolunteerMatch believes that volunteering can change lives – starting with yours. When we connect with our communities and each other through service we can find our passion and purpose, build camaraderie and hope, and experience joy and gratitude.
Mobilize
Mobilize is your go-to destination for people-powered movements. We provide nonprofits, labor unions, political campaigns, and grassroots organizers the tech needed to create a more just, inclusive, and democratic world.
Learning / Education
It's important to actively learn about the issues you are passionate about. Consider taking a class, read a book, or do a project that will immerse yourself into your cause.
Here are some resources AAAS has provided.
Training SessionsThe following are some general examples of the types of courses and books you could look for.
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Books on Causes AAAS is Involved With
- WebAIM Accessibility Training Courses
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Online Courses, Certifications