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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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<p>The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is a United States–based international nonprofit with the stated mission of promoting cooperation among <a href="/facts/Scientist/JDvthEFM">scientists</a>, defending <a href="/facts/Scientific_freedom/p8NDbSQF">scientific freedom</a>, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting <a href="/facts/Science_education/lxLmFxcq">scientific education</a> and <a href="/facts/Science_outreach/HofGrgQJ">science outreach</a> for the betterment of all humanity. AAAS was the first permanent organization established to promote science and engineering nationally and to represent the interests of American researchers from across all scientific fields. It is the world's largest general scientific society, with over 120,000 members, and is the publisher of the well-known scientific journal <i><a href="/facts/Science_(journal)/uTyzjkwD">Science</a></i>. </p>