Arizona State University and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind partnership launched in 2025. Together, we are working to expand the role of science in society, create new opportunities for research and professional growth, and help the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators thrive.

Through this partnership, all ASU faculty, students and staff are eligible for a complimentary AAAS Elemental membership.

About the AAAS+ASU Collaborative

This unique collaboration is built on a shared commitment to advancing science that delivers tangible public value and to ensuring broad participation and engagement in science.

Through the collaborative, ASU and AAAS are creating new opportunities for faculty, students and staff to connect their research and expertise with national and global platforms. The partnership aims to expand the visibility of ASU’s research community, foster interdisciplinary partnerships and elevate the role of science in informing policy, public engagement and innovation.

The collaborative provides ASU students, faculty and staff with direct access to extensive AAAS networks in science policy, research funding and public communication. ASU community members are encouraged to take part in prestigious AAAS fellowship and award programs, contribute to its influential general science conference, the AAAS Annual Meeting, and make use of AAAS resources and workshops to enhance science communication and policy engagement skills.

Importantly, the collaborative is designed to support the next generation of scientists and researchers while offering established faculty new avenues for leadership and professional growth. Whether you are an undergraduate student just beginning your journey, a graduate researcher looking to broaden your impact, an early-career scholar seeking mentorship and recognition, or a senior faculty member interested in shaping national conversations, the AAAS+ASU Collaborative opens new doors for you to engage, lead and make a difference in the scientific community and society at large.

Claim your free AAAS membership

All ASU faculty, students (undergraduate and graduate) and staff are eligible for a complimentary AAAS Elemental membership. Your membership includes:

• Access to the AAAS Community — a powerful platform for networking, collaboration and professional opportunities
• Discounted registration for the AAAS Annual Meeting
• Science policy engagement tools, advocacy resources and educational materials
• Opportunities to join AAAS disciplinary sections and leadership activities

To claim your free membership:

1. Go to AAAS.org/ScienceASU.
2. Complete the short registration form using your official ASU email address.
3. Activate your membership and start exploring AAAS resources.

If you are already a member of AAAS and want to keep your existing membership, you can fill out this form to be included by AAAS in messaging regarding the Collaborative with ASU.

Why claim my complimentary Elemental AAAS membership?

• For early-career faculty and postdocs:
  • Explore awards and fellowships for early-career researchers and get connected with other researchers in your discipline through AAAS Sections.
    
• For tenured faculty and established researchers:
  • Pursue AAAS Fellow status, lead disciplinary section activities and expand your research influence through AAAS’s global networks.
• For graduate students:
  • Apply for prestigious opportunities like the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and Mass Media Fellowship or connect with science communication and policy communities.
• For undergraduate students:
  • Present your research and build your professional network within the broader scientific community at the AAAS Annual Meeting and make use of resources on the AAAS website to strengthen your skills in science communication and policy engagement.