date: Thu, 28 May 2009 15:41:45 -0400 (EDT) from: AAAS Member Services subject: Special Invitation from AAAS President Peter Agre to: [1]Can't see this email? Click here to view in your browser. [2] AAAS + U = D Science Careers Dear Colleague, As the President of AAAS, I bring to the position a strong belief that, as scientists, our contributions to the public good come not only through our research, but from our civic engagement. On June 24 at 12:00 p.m. EST, please [3]join me for a webinar on how science is currently being used in defense of human rights, and what our community can do to further those efforts through the application of science and technology. This dialogue is a unique opportunity for AAAS members, like you, to participate in an in-depth discussion of this core element in AAAS's mission of advancing science and serving society. During the webinar, I will lead a panel of experts in discussing the ways in which scientists currently impact human rights work, and what can be done to engage more scientists and scientific associations in the protection of human rights. To participate, please [4]register here. Since 1977, the AAAS Science and Human Rights Program (SHRP) has pioneered a variety of scientific and technical applications that are now standard tools of the human rights community including, using forensic and genetic sciences to identify victims of mass atrocities, protecting human rights communications with electronic encryption technologies, and employing satellite imagery to document human rights violations. But there is more work to be done -- and we need your help. I hope you will join me on June 24 to explore the many ways in which we can use science to make human rights a reality for all. Sincerely, Peter Agre Peter Agre, MD President American Association for the Advancement of Science PS: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, the event will be available for on demand viewing within 48 hours of the initial broadcast. In the interim please visit [5]AAAS online to learn how you can help make a difference. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This email was sent to P.JONES@UEA.AC.UK To get on and off our e-mail lists, please [6]change your e-mail preferences here. If you need additional help, please write to memuser@aaas.org . AAAS / Science 1200 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 U.S.A. Telephone: +1 202-326-6417 Toll Free in the U.S.: 866-434-(AAAS) 2227 E-mail: [7]membership@aaas.org Science International Bateman House 82-88 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1LQ United Kingdom Privacy Policy: [8]http://www.sciencemag.org/help/readers/privacy.dtl [ AAAS / Science does not endorse any 3rd party products or services advertised here. ] © 2009 American Association for the Advancement of Science. All Rights Reserved. One pixel image