AIBS Video Explains Implications of the Fiscal Cliff for Science
After a protracted and contentious election, our nation’s political leaders now face the daunting task of addressing the fiscal cliff.
Unless lawmakers take action, the policies encompassed in the fiscal cliff will automatically go into effect this January. Included are tax increases and federal budget cuts. Federal science programs would be subject to at least an 8 percent reduction in funding next year—a $12 billion cut. Although these policies will help to reduce the deficit, they could also harm the nation’s fragile economic recovery.
Watch a short video presented by the American Institute of Biologi...
Source: ActionBioscience - December 11, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
Scientific Organizations, Universities Call for Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction
To the President and Leadership of the U.S. Congress: As representatives of the major U.S. science, engineering, and higher education organizations, we write to you today on behalf of the hundreds of...
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Source: ActionBioscience - December 7, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
On the Importance of Scientific Collections
This new series of special reports by the Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSC Alliance) takes an in depth look at scientists and institutions who are using scientific collections. Museum...
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Source: ActionBioscience - August 7, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Ali Hochberg Source Type: news
On the Importance of Scientific Collections
This new series of special reports by the Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSC Alliance) takes an in depth look at scientists and institutions who are using scientific collections.
Museum Specimens in the Service of Science: USGS and Smithsonian Partner to Advance Science
Bees are Not Optional: To Know How Bees Fare, You Must Know Who They Are
Little Frog Faces Big Challenges: Herpetology Collection is Repository for Data on Rare Frog
Fact Sheets on Scientific Collections
Scientific collections are an important part of our nation’s scientific enterprise, supporting scientific research, human health, public ...
Source: ActionBioscience - August 7, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Ali Hochberg Source Type: news
AIBS Comments on NPS' Draft Scientific Integrity Policy
Dr. Gary Machlis Science Advisor to the Director 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Dear Dr. Machlis, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the National Park Service's (NPS) draft...
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Source: ActionBioscience - April 3, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
AIBS Comments on NPS' Draft Scientific Integrity Policy
Dr. Gary Machlis
Science Advisor to the Director
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Dr. Machlis,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the National Park Service's (NPS) draft scientific integrity policy. The policy proposed by NPS upholds the ideals set forth in the directive issued by Secretary Salazar. Although much of the policy is commendable, several areas should be strengthened to ensure the greatest public trust in NPS science.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is a nonprofit scientific association dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society...
Source: ActionBioscience - April 3, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
Fact Sheet on NSF's Investments in Biological Research
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 28, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
Fact Sheet on NSF's Investments in Biological Research
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 28, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony to Congress in Support of FY 2013 Funding for USGS, EPA, USFS
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony in support of appropriations for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Environmental...
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 27, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony to Congress in Support of FY 2013 Funding for USGS, EPA, USFS
In conclusion, we urge Congress to restore funding for the ORD to the FY 2010 enacted level. These appropriation levels would allow ORD to address a backlog of research needs.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 27, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
AIBS Writes to Oklahoma Legislative Leaders in Opposition to Creationist Bill
Senator Brian Bingman 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Senator Sean Burrage 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 522 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Senators Bingman and Burrage: On behalf...
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 20, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
AIBS Writes to Oklahoma Legislative Leaders in Opposition to Creationist Bill
Senator Brian Bingman
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Senator Sean Burrage
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 522
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Dear Senators Bingman and Burrage:
On behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), I write to urge your active opposition to final passage of HB 1551, the “Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act.” This legislation is bad for science and bad for science education and should not be enacted into law.
Scientists in Oklahoma are deeply concerned about this legislation and the negative message it sends to the rest of the country. The bes...
Source: ActionBioscience - March 20, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony to Congress in Support of the NSF FY 2013 Budget
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony in support of fiscal year (FY) 2012 appropriations for the National Science Foundation (NSF). We...
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 19, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
AIBS Submits Testimony to Congress in Support of the NSF FY 2013 Budget
Conclusion
Continued investments in the biological sciences are critical. The budget request for NSF will help spur economic growth and innovation and continue to build scientific capacity at a time when our nation is at risk of being outpaced by our global competitors. Please support an investment of at least $7.373 billion for NSF for FY 2013.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request and for your prior efforts on behalf of science and the National Science Foundation.
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 19, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Diane Bosnjak Source Type: news
AIBS Writes to Tennessee Governor, Legislative Leaders in Opposition to Creationist Bill
The Honorable Bill Haslam 1st Floor, State Capital Nashville, TN 37243 The Honorable Ron Ramsey 1 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243 The Honorable Beth Harwell 301 6th Avenue North Suite 19...
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Source: ActionBioscience - March 16, 2012 Category: Biology Authors: Julie Palakovich Carr Source Type: news
