Societies Call For Increased Support for Microbiome Research Across Agencies
AIBS has joined a group of 24 scientific societies and organizations in requesting increased coordination and support for microbiome research across Federal science agencies. Related StoriesAIBS Endorses NSF for the Future ActAIBS Joins Community in Supporting Diversification of Federal Science Advisory CommitteesBiological Sciences Congressional District Visits (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 17, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Endorses NSF for the Future Act
AIBS has endorsed bipartisan legislation to expand the National Science Foundation's mission and budget. Related StoriesAIBS Joins Community in Supporting Diversification of Federal Science Advisory CommitteesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for NSFBiological Sciences Congressional District Visits (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits
Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) organizes an opportunity for scientists to inform the nation’s science policy. The Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables scientists to meet with their federal or state elected officials in their home state – not in Washington, DC – and allows policymakers to learn first-hand about the science and research facilities in their district. Related StoriesLatest Public Policy ReportNSF Releases Report on Underrepresented Minorities in ScienceWriting for Impact and Influence (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 11, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
May Issue of BioScience Now Available
The May 2021 issue of BioScience is now available on the Oxford University Press website. Related StoriesUsing Citations to Find Scientific CommunitiesUrban Ecology, Segregation, and the Work of the Baltimore Field StationIn Their Own Words - John E. Burris (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 11, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
NSF Releases Report on Underrepresented Minorities in Science
NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics has released its 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report, which provides statistical information about participation levels of underrepresented groups in science and engineering education and employment. Related StoriesAIBS Joins Community in Supporting Diversification of Federal Science Advisory CommitteesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for NSFLatest Public Policy Report (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 10, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Latest Public Policy Report
The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community. Related StoriesNSF Releases Report on Underrepresented Minorities in ScienceAIBS Joins Community in Supporting Diversification of Federal Science Advisory CommitteesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for NSF (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 10, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Writing for Impact and Influence
AIBS offers this professional development program designed to help scientists, including graduate students, hone their written communication skills to increase the impact and influence of their message. Related StoriesWriting for Impact and InfluenceAIBS Communications Boot Camp for ScientistsEnabling Interdisciplinary and Team Science (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - May 6, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for NSF
AIBS has provided written testimony to the House Appropriations Committee regarding fiscal year (FY) 2022 funding for the National Science Foundation. Related StoriesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for Smithsonian Institution, USGS, USFWS, and EPALatest Public Policy ReportScientists Meet with Lawmakers Virtually in AIBS Advocacy Event (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 30, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Joins Community in Supporting Diversification of Federal Science Advisory Committees
AIBS has joined a group of scientific, professional, and academic organizations in sending a letter to federal science agencies and departments in support of diversifying the science advisory committees. Related StoriesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for NSFLatest Public Policy ReportScientists Meet with Lawmakers Virtually in AIBS Advocacy Event (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 30, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
White House Announces Additional Science Nominees
Last week, President Biden announced the names of several additional nominees for leadership positions in his Administration. Related StoriesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for Smithsonian Institution, USGS, USFWS, and EPALatest Public Policy ReportScientists Call for Implementing a Community Vision for the Future of Biodiversity Collections (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Bipartisan Group Introduces Updated Endless Frontier Act
On April 21, 2021, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a revised version of the Endless Frontier Act (EFA)—a bill that would create a technology-focused directorate within the National Science Foundation (NSF). Related StoriesWhite House Announces Additional Science NomineesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for Smithsonian Institution, USGS, USFWS, and EPALatest Public Policy Report (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Scientists Meet with Lawmakers Virtually in AIBS Advocacy Event
Scientists from across the country participated in a virtual advocacy event organized by AIBS on April 19-23, 2021 to discuss federal investments in scientific research and education with lawmakers. Related StoriesBipartisan Group Introduces Updated Endless Frontier ActWhite House Announces Additional Science NomineesAIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for Smithsonian Institution, USGS, USFWS, and EPA (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Latest Public Policy Report
The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community. Related StoriesScientists Meet with Lawmakers Virtually in AIBS Advocacy EventBipartisan Group Introduces Updated Endless Frontier ActWhite House Announces Additional Science Nominees (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony in Support of FY 2022 Funding for Smithsonian Institution, USGS, USFWS, and EPA
AIBS has provided written testimony to Congress regarding fiscal year (FY) 2022 funding for biological research programs within the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Related StoriesLatest Public Policy ReportScientists Call for Implementing a Community Vision for the Future of Biodiversity CollectionsInfrastructure Plan Calls for Major Investments in Research (Source: AIBS News)
Source: AIBS News - April 16, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
In Their Own Words - John E. Burris
This episode is the next in our oral history series, In Their Own Words. These pieces chronicle the stories of scientists who have made great contributions to their fields, particularly within the biological sciences. Each month, we will publish in the pages of BioScience, and on this podcast, the results of these conversations. John E. Burris is emeritus president of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. He is also a past president of AIBS. Note: Both the text and audio versions have been edited for clarity and length. Related StoriesUsing Citations to Find Scientific CommunitiesUrban Ecology, Segregation, a...
Source: AIBS News - April 14, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
