AAAS Annual Meeting Courses

Factories of the Future - European Commission's Vision

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Explore the future of manufacturing in Europe through innovative technologies and sustainable practices shaping industrial landscapes.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

2022 Kavli Science Journalism Awards

Honoring excellence in science reporting: Explore the prestigious AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, recognizing outstanding global coverage of scientific, engineering, and mathematical advancements.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tipping Towards a Safe and Just Space for People and Planet

Exploring tipping points for sustainable governance, balancing planetary boundaries with global goals for poverty eradication, hunger reduction, and inequality mitigation based on IPCC findings and Earth Commission research.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unique Strategies for Teaching and Learning Science and Technology Policy

Explore innovative approaches to science and technology policy education, including hands-on strategies and online resources, to enhance professional development and institutional learning.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Countries

Explore sustainable urban development in developing nations, focusing on eco-friendly materials and innovative solutions for greener cities that address rapid population growth and environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Thoughtful Robotics - Addressing Racial Biases and Inequities

Leaders of "Black in Robotics" advocate for addressing racial biases in robotics development, emphasizing diversity in creators and thoughtful consideration of potential impacts on all groups before deploying new technologies.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COVID-19 in 2021: Lessons Learned and Remaining Challenges

Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19 progress, treatments, prevention strategies, and ongoing challenges in ending the pandemic, drawing from his extensive experience advising presidents on global health issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Genomic Medicine and Microbial Research - 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting President's Address

Pioneering genomic scientist Claire Fraser discusses her groundbreaking work in microbial genomics and its impact on medicine, including her current research on the human gut microbiota.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Race to the Future? Reimagining the Default Settings of Technology and Society

Explores how technology can perpetuate discrimination through biased designs. Examines the "New Jim Code" and challenges us to critically assess tech promises and their societal impacts.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Future of Competitiveness

Explore the future of competitiveness with NSF Director Panchanathan as he discusses scientific discovery, technological innovation, and STEM education advancements in this plenary lecture.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The 2020 AAAS Annual Meeting President's Address - Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future

Nobel laureate Steven Chu delivers insights on science, energy, and climate change in his AAAS presidential address, drawing from his extensive experience as a physicist, researcher, and former U.S. Secretary of Energy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Topical Debrief - Climate Engineering and Solar Geoengineering

Explore climate engineering strategies and their potential impacts with David Keith, discussing innovative approaches to mitigate global warming and their ethical implications.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Communication Through Touch - From Babies to Social Robots

Explore the fascinating world of tactile communication, from infant development to cutting-edge social robotics, and its impact on human interaction and technology.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Number of the Heavens - Exploring the Multiverse Theory

Explore the concept of parallel universes with science writer Tom Siegfried as he discusses his book "The Number of the Heavens" and its implications for modern physics.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Expo Stage Debrief

Explore the latest developments and implications of AI and machine learning in this insightful debrief from the AAAS Annual Meeting.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video