Our Mission is to promote public understanding and appreciation of the sciences, to support scientific research and education in areas relevant to the needs of the state and to provide consultative or advisory services on matters of science to the Governor, and to local, state and federal agencies.
Our Motto is:
Think, Explore, Learn!
$1 billion Life Sciences Bill Approved by Mass. House
In what could be blockbuster news for the science community in Massachusetts, House lawmakers have approved their version of Gov. Deval Patrick's $1 billion, 10-year life sciences bill which will now head to the Senate. The bill is designed to bolster the state's biotech industry, spur job development and entice talented scientists and researchers at state institutions to stay in Massachusetts. Learn more
MAS at the National Science Teachers Association Conference
Coming on the heels of our first exciting meeting with the public at February's AAAS conference at which we met many of you and welcomed many new members, the MAS will be hosting a booth at the 2008 NSTA Conference being held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, March 27-30. Learn more.
This cool little guy dances around and teaches you about the mechanics involved with simple machines. It features levers, rotating cams, and the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy! Learn more about cool toys in our section that's Just for Kids!
AAAS Meeting a Success!
The MAS President, Dr. Peg Riley, is very pleased with our performance at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences annual meeting, held in Boston, MA. Find out more about what she has to say!
Our 2008 priorities include:
