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The Journey Continues: A Time for Unity

Although the US public remains for the most part favorably disposed to scientists, politically inspired efforts to discredit some kinds of science continue and could gain traction during what is likely to be an angry election year. Researchers, especially those working in fields that do not seem to offer the near-term promise of profitable products, have good reason to be apprehensive about their funding.
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Science Policy and Media Training Initiatives

AIBS advocates for public policy and legislative action that is based upon quality science.

• The AIBS Legislative Action Center enables biologists and science educators to quickly and effectively communicate with their elected officials.
• The bimonthly public policy report keeps you up to date on important policy issues.
• AIBS helps other scientific societies reach their public policy goals.

News from Oct 21, 2011

• Teaching Resources from the 2011 Evolution Symposium Now Available

• Join the Biology Scholars Program in 2012

AIBS Education is dedicated to improving biological science literacy at all levels of formal and informal education.

The AIBS Education office:

• Provides resources and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborates on programs that support teachers of introductory biology.
• Shares information about education programs, events, and meetings.

AIBS Scientific Peer Advisory & Review Services (SPARS) helps organizations invest their research dollars effectively by identifying promising research to support.

• Facilitating impartial review of research proposals and ongoing programs that focus on medicine, advanced technologies, biotechnology, and wildlife and environmental concerns.
• Providing logistical support for meetings of all sizes.
• Assisting clients in achieving research results through on-site program reviews and establishing monitoring oversight of ongoing scientific research programs.

AIBS develops and implements innovative programs that connect science to the public and that encourage a true appreciation of the value of the biological sciences to society.

• The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) launched a redesign of their website. Check out COPUS' new look and see how you can get involved in the community.



• Since 2004, AIBS has published ActionBioScience.org, a free public web site making information about biological research accessible to everyone.

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In addition to providing you with a subscription to BioScience, your membership in AIBS directly supports collective activities that serve the biological sciences. We invite you to join this dynamic community of individuals and scientific organizations in support of the AIBS mission.

To apply to become a member, choose from the following:

• Individual Membership Application
• Organization Membership Application (choose most appropriate): Scientific Society, Academic Department or Organization