The world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through its Science family of journals, AAAS has individual members in more than 91 countries around the globe.

Membership is open to anyone who shares the organization's goals and belief that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can help solve many of the challenges the world faces today. Members lend support to the organization's efforts on behalf of scientists, engineers, educators, and students everywhere. 

The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.