Research Security Directive Issued in Final Days of Trump Administration
On January 14, 2021, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum offering guidance to federal agencies, universities, and researchers on how to protect the U.S. research enterprise from foreign interference while still allowing for open and collaborative international science. Related StoriesScience Coalition Urges Congress to Provide Emergency Relief to NSFAIBS Supports the Nomination of Dr. Lander as OSTP DirectorMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team Announced (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - February 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
New Lawmakers Assigned to Science Committees
Details about who will serve on key congressional committees with jurisdiction over scientific research and education are emerging. Related StoriesResearch Security Directive Issued in Final Days of Trump AdministrationScience Coalition Urges Congress to Provide Emergency Relief to NSFAIBS Supports the Nomination of Dr. Lander as OSTP Director (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - February 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Biden Issues Series of Executive Orders on Science, Climate
Soon after taking office on January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a myriad of Executive Orders pertaining to the ongoing pandemic, the climate crisis, and other science-related issues. Related StoriesNew Lawmakers Assigned to Science CommitteesResearch Security Directive Issued in Final Days of Trump AdministrationScience Coalition Urges Congress to Provide Emergency Relief to NSF (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - February 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
White House Orders Review of Federal Scientific Integrity Policies
On January 27, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a memorandum ordering a government-wide review of the effectiveness of existing scientific integrity policies. Related StoriesBiden Issues Series of Executive Orders on Science, ClimateNew Lawmakers Assigned to Science CommitteesResearch Security Directive Issued in Final Days of Trump Administration (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - February 1, 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 StoriesWhite House Orders Review of Federal Scientific Integrity PoliciesBiden Issues Series of Executive Orders on Science, ClimateNew Lawmakers Assigned to Science Committees (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - February 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Science Coalition Urges Congress to Provide Emergency Relief to NSF
The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) has called on congressional leadership to include $3 billion in emergency relief for the NSF while providing relief to all federal science agencies. Related StoriesAIBS Supports the Nomination of Dr. Lander as OSTP DirectorMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team AnnouncedLatest Public Policy Report (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 27, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
SlothBot - Engaging the Public with Robot Ecology
Despite having a professed trust in the science, many members of the public fall short when it comes to making choices that protect the environment and support informed decision-making. To help excite and inspire broad audiences to have a greater appreciation for and engagement with science, our guests today, Jonathan Pauli, associate professor in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Magnus Egerstedt, robotics professor at Georgia Tech, have created SlothBot. The forest-canopy-dwelling robot, which mirrors its biological counterparts in many ways, offers an exciting pla...
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 27, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Supports the Nomination of Dr. Lander as OSTP Director
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is pleased to support the nomination of Dr. Eric Lander—a geneticist, molecular biologist, and mathematician—as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and presidential science advisor. Related StoriesMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team AnnouncedLatest Public Policy ReportBiden Selects Life Scientist as Science Adviser (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 22, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Members of Biden-Harris Science Team Announced
The Biden-Harris transition team have announced the names of several members of their science team. Related StoriesLatest Public Policy ReportBiden Selects Life Scientist as Science AdviserMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team Announced (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 19, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
EPA Finalizes “Secret Science” Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its data transparency rule to limit the use of certain scientific studies in crafting regulations. Related Stories2021 Virtual Advocacy EventScience Community Urges President-Elect Biden To Rescind Fetal Tissue Research RestrictionsLatest Public Policy Report (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 19, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Members of Biden-Harris Science Team Announced
The Biden-Harris transition team have announced the names of several members of their science team. Related StoriesEPA Finalizes “Secret Science” Rule2021 Virtual Advocacy EventScience Community Urges President-Elect Biden To Rescind Fetal Tissue Research Restrictions (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 19, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Biden Selects Life Scientist as Science Adviser
President-elect Joe Biden has announced that he will nominate Dr. Eric Lander—a geneticist, molecular biologist, and mathematician—to serve as the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and his science adviser. Related StoriesMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team AnnouncedEPA Finalizes “Secret Science” Rule2021 Virtual Advocacy Event (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 19, 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 StoriesBiden Selects Life Scientist as Science AdviserMembers of Biden-Harris Science Team AnnouncedEPA Finalizes “Secret Science” Rule (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 19, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
2021 Virtual Advocacy Event
Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences on April 19-23, 2021 for our Virtual Advocacy Event. Related Stories2021 Virtual Advocacy EventAIBS Communications Boot Camp for ScientistsScience Community Urges President-Elect Biden To Rescind Fetal Tissue Research Restrictions (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 13, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
2021 Virtual Advocacy Event
Join the American Institute of Biological Sciences on April 19-23, 2021 for our Virtual Advocacy Event. Related StoriesAIBS Communications Boot Camp for ScientistsScience Community Urges President-Elect Biden To Rescind Fetal Tissue Research RestrictionsEnabling Interdisciplinary and Team Science (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - January 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
