Newsroom

AIBS writes and disseminates news about the different programmatic areas in which our organization works. Stay current on biological sciences developments in the public policy, research, and education arenas by visiting the areas outlined below.

AIBS Institutional News

Explore the most recent news about AIBS' initiatives, programs, resources, and events.

• Announcements

  AIBS Executive Director on the AIBS Strategic Plan

  Action Alert: Support Needed for Climate Science Centers

  Read past Announcements.

• AIBS News

  • Scholarly societies: how do we chart a course through 21st century challenges?
  • AIBS Executive Director on the AIBS Strategic Plan
  • AIBS eNewsletter, September 2012
  • AIBS eNewsletter, August 2012
  • AIBS eNewsletter, June 2012

Publications News

Read current articles detailing the latest biological sciences research and developments, and explore essays addressing the cross-disciplinary matters and overarching transformations of biology education, research, curriculum, and policy.

• Just Act Normal
• Some Biologists Shun New Media
• Scientists Should Advance Management of Behavioral Norms
• Urban Biodiversity Gains New Converts
• Sustainable Landscapes
• Life in the Deep Sea
• Artificial life on the horizon?
• How can we protect sea turtles?

Public Policy News

Stay informed about the legislative process and policy affecting the biological sciences including funding developments, results of findings and studies, and state evolution initiatives.

• Action Alert: Support Needed for Climate Science Centers
• AIBS Thanks Senators for Investments in NSF
• AIBS Provides Testimony to the House in Support of NSF Funding
• AIBS Names Emerging Public Policy Leaders
• Scientists Call for Greater Access to Biodiversity Resources, Data

Education News

The AIBS Education Office provides analysis and communication on bioscience literacy, teaching methodologies, cultural considerations, content, and standards.

• Interested in teaching about "big questions" related to sustainability?
• Submit an Abstract Documenting Your Work to Advance Vision and Change and Participate in 2013 Conference
• Share Your Expertise with the PULSE Community
• New! Core Concepts and Learning Objectives in Plant Biology for Undergraduates
• Registration Now Open for Life Discovery - Doing Science Conference
• Discovering the Biology Education Research Community

Peer Review News

• 2011: The Year in (peer) Review: The World and Home
• 2011 FAMRI Tobacco Smoke Exposure Research Review
• 2011 QED Program: Bridges the "Valley of Death"
• "Neglected Disease" Dengue Fever Resurges, Peer Reviewed Research Seeks Vaccine
• SPARS Manages Peer Review for Science Center's QED Program Proof-of-Concept Proposals

Public Programs News

• Winners Selected in Faces of Biology Photo Contest
• AIBS Teams Up with Expanded USA Science & Engineering Festival for 2012 Event in Washington, D.C. to Inspire Next Generation of Innovators
• Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
• USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. - Join the Celebration
• World Science Festival in NYC in June

Members of the Media

For media inquiries, please click here or contact Dr. Rob Gropp, Director of Public Policy, (202) 628-1500, ext. 250.