Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO, and Ken Galaznik, CFO and Treasurer, will host the conference call to discuss the results and respond to questions. The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:30 pm ET.

QUESTIONS? If you have prepared questions, please submit them prior to the conference call via fax to Annemarie Sadowski, at 1-978-262-8801 or e-mail them to asadowski@as-e.com. The earnings results presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

To participate in the conference call, please follow these instructions:

On the day of the teleconference, please dial 1-866-783-2139 at least 10 minutes prior to its starting time. For international participants, dial 1-857-350-1598. Please tell the Operator the confirmation code: 28764704. You will be placed on hold until the conference call is ready to begin.

An audio replay of the teleconference will be available, in its entirety, starting Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. ET for a 48-hour period by dialing 1-888-286-8010. Internationally, please dial 1-617-801-6888. The conference identification number is 88569058. The replay will also be available at www.as-e.com in the Investor Information section following the conference.

About AS&E®

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security, baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism and trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration and people smuggling. AS&E customers include leading government agencies, border authorities, military bases, airports and corporations worldwide, including the U.S.