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Whitaker Foundation To Fund AAAS Science Journalism Awards Through 2001

hed in 1975 upon the death of Uncas A. Whitaker, founder of AMP Incorporated, the world's largest manufacturer of electrical connectors and connecting devices.

The Association is the world's largest federation of scientists. It publishes the peer-reviewed journal Science and conducts a variety of programs in the areas of science policy, education, and international cooperation. It also administers EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org, the online news service featuring the latest research in science, medicine, and technology.

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Editor's note: For a contest entry form, rules, and guidelines, please contact the AAAS News and Information Office at 202-326-6440, or send an email to media@aaas.org. The entry form is also available at www.aaas.org/communications/awards.htm.


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