marine species are disappearing faster than scientists can identify them and global warming threatens fragile coral reef ecosystems, AAAS plans a Town Hall Meeting on marine science issues that affect the Puget Sound area, the Pacific Northwest and the nation. Some 350 policymakers, scientists, environmentalists, fishing professionals and members of the public are expected to participate. The public is welcomed, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a seat, please call 206-770-7014 (Seattle) or e-mail townhall@aaas.org

CAREER SUPPORT
Friday-Monday, 13-16 February, 2004
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Exhibition Hall

A dozen Career-building Workshops are planned throughout the weekend, beginning Friday and culminating with a Science Magazine Career Fair on Monday. Career workshops cover topics ranging from basic skills (interviewing and resume-writing) to more advanced issues (technical presentations).

The Science Magazine Career Fair offers face-to-face meetings with employers and researchers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, government and manufacturing sectors. This event will take place 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, 16 February in the exhibition hall.

PLENARY LECTURES

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-15 February, 2004
6:30 pm Each Day, Sheraton Hotel, Ballroom ABC, 2nd Floor
World Health News -- Thursday -- For her Presidential Lecture, newborn medicine pioneer and AAAS President Dr. Mary Ellen Avery, Children's Hospital Boston, will be joined by Dr. Richard Klausner, executive director for global health at the Gates Foundation. Dr. Avery will discuss the promise of scientific advances to alleviate the suffering of women and children worldwide. Dr. Klausner will discuss the Gates Foundation's next major initiatives. Also sharing the podium will be outstanding student Amanda Adeleye, a senior a
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Contact: Monica Amarelo
mamarelo@aaas.org
206-774-3660
American Association for the Advancement of Science
5-Feb-2004

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