Field Experiences Shape Students ’ Careers, But They Need to Offer Better Pay, Flexibility, and Inclusion
In our recent study published in BioScience, students' statements about undertaking field experiences shared a similar sentiment — one of frustration. Related StoriesScientists Call for Implementing a Community Vision for the Future of Biodiversity CollectionsMarch Issue of BioScience Now AvailableSea Turtles in the News: What’s the Real Story? (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 14, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
House Science Committee Introduces Bill to Expand NSF, Double Funding
New legislation introduced by House Science Committee leadership proposes doubling the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) budget over five years and creating a new Directorate for Science and Engineering Solutions (SES) that will enable NSF to accelerate the translation of science and technology into solutions to society’s major challenges. Related StoriesAsk Your Representatives to Support Investment in NSFLatest Public Policy ReportSupporting Early-Career Researchers Act Advances in House (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Biden Proposes Significant Boosts for Science
On April 9, 2021, the White House released President Biden’s much awaited budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2022, outlining the Administration’s priorities and proposing large increases for several federal science agencies. Related StoriesHouse Science Committee Introduces Bill to Expand NSF, Double FundingAsk Your Representatives to Support Investment in NSFLatest Public Policy Report (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Infrastructure Plan Calls for Major Investments in Research
President Joe Biden has proposed investing $250 billion in the U.S. research enterprise under his broad infrastructure plan geared towards rebuilding the country’s infrastructure, creating jobs, and enabling the U.S. to “out-compete China.” Related StoriesBiden Proposes Significant Boosts for ScienceHouse Science Committee Introduces Bill to Expand NSF, Double FundingAsk Your Representatives to Support Investment in NSF (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Scientists Call for Implementing a Community Vision for the Future of Biodiversity Collections
A new Viewpoint article in BioScience discusses the necessary steps for the biodiversity collections community to position itself as an important catalyst of research. Related StoriesInfrastructure Plan Calls for Major Investments in ResearchBiden Proposes Significant Boosts for ScienceHouse Science Committee Introduces Bill to Expand NSF, Double Funding (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 12, 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 Call for Implementing a Community Vision for the Future of Biodiversity CollectionsInfrastructure Plan Calls for Major Investments in ResearchBiden Proposes Significant Boosts for Science (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 12, 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 StoriesAIBS Communications Boot Camp for ScientistsEnabling Interdisciplinary and Team Science2021 Virtual Advocacy Event (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 6, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Ask Your Representative to Support Investment in NSF
Congress has started debate on funding levels for federal programs for fiscal year 2022. Please show your support for the National Science Foundation (NSF) by asking your Representative to sign a Dear Colleague Letter in support of funding the agency at $10 billion in 2022. Related StoriesLatest Public Policy ReportSupporting Early-Career Researchers Act Advances in HouseReport Shows Diminished Federal Science Workforce (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 2, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
for a chance to win $250 and to have your photo appear on the cover of the journal BioScience. Related StoriesAIBS Announces Diversity PlanAIBS Selects Winners of 2020 Photo Contest (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - April 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Biden Nominates Former Senator to Lead NASA
President Biden has nominated former Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) to serve as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a position that requires Senate confirmation. Related StoriesMore than 200 Organizations Urge Biden to Champion RISE ActAIBS Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Eric Lander as OSTP DirectorStakeholder Community Urges Lawmakers to Increase Allocations for Agricultural Programs (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 29, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Report Shows Diminished Federal Science Workforce
A new report by Democratic lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology warns about a “dangerously diminished” federal science workforce. Related StoriesBiden Nominates Former Senator to Lead NASAMore than 200 Organizations Urge Biden to Champion RISE ActAIBS Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Eric Lander as OSTP Director (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 29, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act Advances in House
The House Science Committee has advanced the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 144), which would authorize $250 million for the National Science Foundation over fiscal years 2021 and 2022 “to prevent the loss of research talent due to job market disruptions caused by any economic decline during and after the pandemic.” Related StoriesReport Shows Diminished Federal Science WorkforceBiden Nominates Former Senator to Lead NASAMore than 200 Organizations Urge Biden to Champion RISE Act (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 29, 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 StoriesSupporting Early-Career Researchers Act Advances in HouseReport Shows Diminished Federal Science WorkforceBiden Nominates Former Senator to Lead NASA (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 29, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
More than 200 Organizations Urge Biden to Champion RISE Act
A coalition of more than 200 scientific and academic stakeholder groups have asked President Biden to champion the Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (H.R.869, S.289) and support full funding for the initiatives the legislation would create. Related StoriesAIBS Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Eric Lander as OSTP DirectorStakeholder Community Urges Lawmakers to Increase Allocations for Agricultural ProgramsAIBS Statement on Violence Against Asian American, Pacific Islander Community (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 25, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
AIBS Letter of Support for the Confirmation of Dr. Eric Lander as OSTP Director
The Honorable Chuck Schumer Senate Majority Leader 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Related StoriesStakeholder Community Urges Lawmakers to Increase Allocations for Agricultural ProgramsAIBS Statement on Violence Against Asian American, Pacific Islander CommunityLatest Public Policy Report (Source: BioScience Press Releases)
Source: BioScience Press Releases - March 23, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: AIBS Source Type: news
