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08/17/2026

The history of renewable energies is a history of international cooperation.

In 2000, Germany passed the Renewable Energy Sources Act, the world’s first feed-in tariff that pays citizens. After it became law, Hans-Josef Fell, the principle author, began to notice a lot of interest in the tariff from other countries. Fell went on to served as a member of the German-Chinese Parliamentary group, where he worked closely with Li Junfeng, principle architect of China's feed-in tariff.

For their roles in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Fell and Li, alongside Charlie Gay, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://www.aaas.org/news/bright-sun-splashed-future-renewable-energy

Oceans, climate, the polar regions, and outer space – these “Global Commons” are shared by all nations, and are crucial ...
08/14/2026

Oceans, climate, the polar regions, and outer space – these “Global Commons” are shared by all nations, and are crucial to the health of the planet and society. Because they are not controlled by any one nation, international collaboration is necessary to protect them.

Recently, AAAS and the French Embassy’s Science and Diplomats Club hosted a symposium to tackle the subject of diplomacy when it comes to the Global Commons. Speakers highlighted the current threats to Earth’s natural systems, what we can do to combat them, and the importance of working with scientists and lawmakers internationally to achieve this.

08/12/2026

Charlie Gay sees solar energy as a lever that can enable homeowners to participate in a shared energy and information economy.

In 1988, Gay founded the Greenstar Foundation to bring solar power to rural villages in developing areas. By connecting these off-grid areas to solar and the internet, Greenstar opened the door for these communities to participate in the global economy.

For his role in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Gay, alongside Hans-Josef Fell and Li Junfeng, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://lnkd.in/ettYVY_u

Special thanks to Michael J. North, Bob Bortner, Paul Swider, Jock Gill, Peter McKenzie, and Richard Gay.

08/10/2026

As the principal architect of China’s feed-in tariff, Li Junfeng is considered the father of renewable energy in China. His work to deradicalize the idea of renewable energy in a country historically dependent on coal led to an explosion of Chinese solar capacity that has helped push renewable energy beyond coal power globally in 2025.

For his role in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Li, alongside Hans-Josef Fell and Charlie Gay, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://www.aaas.org/news/bright-sun-splashed-future-renewable-energy

AAAS strongly urges the Office of Management and Budget to withdraw the proposed rule on federal grantmaking in its enti...
07/14/2026

AAAS strongly urges the Office of Management and Budget to withdraw the proposed rule on federal grantmaking in its entirety.

Yesterday, AAAS submitted a comment on the OMB proposed rule, highlighting an overemphasis on political objectives in scientific priority setting and deprioritization of scientific opportunity, merit-based expert peer review, and the needs of American patients, industries, and workers. Read the full comment here: https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-comment-omb-proposed-rule

Today is the LAST today to submit comments on the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking. Here is a look at what some ...
07/13/2026

Today is the LAST today to submit comments on the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking. Here is a look at what some AAAS Members have said so far ⤵️

Members: Don't forget to fill out this AAAS questionnaire to let us know which actions you took, what is working, and whether more resources and support would be helpful: https://airtable.com/appzQB6WzSLj0UAnT/pagSAj3lB4qu59rHG/form

More than a century ago, America transformed its largest workforce – agriculture – by connecting education, industry, co...
07/10/2026

More than a century ago, America transformed its largest workforce – agriculture – by connecting education, industry, communities, and governments to bring sciences into the field.

Today’s STEMM education and workforce ecosystem requires similar investments: connected systems of learning, training and work to meet America’s future challenges.

Read more from Stephanie Rodriguez, director of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance, and Travis York, director of the AAAS Center for STEMM Education and Workforce: https://www.aaas.org/news/america-has-talent-its-systems-need-better-connections

The deadline to submit comments for the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking is July 13. Have you submitted your com...
07/07/2026

The deadline to submit comments for the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking is July 13. Have you submitted your comment yet?

Join the AAAS Office of Government Relations and Mike Holland, chair of Section X – Societal Impacts of Science and Engineering, this Thursday for a session to review FAQs and ask your questions about the process.

Register now: https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_derDi5CRQGK_uoUxSHCxpg?et_rid=17034665&et_cid=6004367 #/registration

OMB needs to hear directly from scientists, engineers, educators, students, research administrators, and others who can ...
07/06/2026

OMB needs to hear directly from scientists, engineers, educators, students, research administrators, and others who can explain how the proposed rule on federal grantmaking would have devastating effects on their work, their communities, and the nation.

If you have not already done so, submit a comment to OMB by July 13 and let your members of Congress know why it matters. Here's a guide on how to format an impactful comment, topics to focus on, and critical next steps to take to make your voice heard.

Members: Don't forget to fill out this AAAS questionnaire to let us know which actions you took, what is working, and whether more resources and support would be helpful: https://bit.ly/4b9prcM

07/06/2026

Charlie Gay, known by many as Dr. Solar, likes to connect the dots. From advancing the design of solar panels with approaches borrowed from the automotive industry, to serving as director for both the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, his ability to bridge the gaps between scientific discoveries, engineering advances, and industrial realities established him as a leader in the solar technology industry.

For his role in championing the global ascendancy of renewable energy, Gay, alongside Hans-Josef Fell and Li Junfeng, received this year's AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award. Read more about this year's awardees: https://www.aaas.org/news/bright-sun-splashed-future-renewable-energy

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