Our Approach

In support of AAAS’ mission to advance science for the benefit of all people, the DoSER program fosters religiously and culturally inclusive engagement about science and technology.

In support of AAAS’ mission to advance science for the benefit of all people, the DoSER program fosters religiously and culturally inclusive engagement about science and technology. This includes collaborative projects with seminaries, synagogues and other religious institutions, with university communities, with scientists and science communicators, with journalists, and diverse communities across the US and beyond.

Critically, as part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the DoSER program does not take a position on theological questions or interpretations of religious scriptures.

Questions about if and how religious/spiritual beliefs are compatible, complimentary or conflicting with current scientific knowledge or understanding is a question for faith communities and individuals to answer for themselves.

DoSER’s role is one of a facilitator and a convener.

We connect individuals, institutions and communities with each other around topics of mutual interest; provide opportunities for constructive dialogue and mutual learning among scientists, philosophers, ethicists, religious leaders, community representatives, policymakers and others; and ensure that scientific concepts and ideas are presented accurately and appropriately.

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AAAS Recognizes Engagement Projects Connecting Scientific and Religious Communities
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AAAS Recognizes Engagement Projects Connecting Scientific and Religious Communities

  • Andrea Korte

In 2019, DoSER gave eighteen $1000 awards for ongoing or prospective science engagement efforts that focused on, or were inclusive…

AAAS Program to Expand Science Engagement in Diverse Group of Seminaries
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AAAS Program to Expand Science Engagement in Diverse Group of Seminaries

  • Adam D. Cohen

The Science for Seminaries project welcomes its second cohort of Christian seminaries.

Profiles Spotlight Researchers Engaging with Religious Communities
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Profiles Spotlight Researchers Engaging with Religious Communities

  • Adam D. Cohen

AAAS has launched a new series profiling scientists who have forged meaningful relationships with religious communities.

Scientists who want to do public engagement have to be silent for a while, listen, and be accepting of other ways of knowing.

Nalini Nadkarni, Professor of Biology, University of Utah