AIBS Position Statements

August 2010 - AIBS Comments on NOAA's Strategic Plan

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on NOAA's Next Generation Strategic Plan. The draft strategic plan addresses many important issues facing the nation: addressing climate change, conserving biological diversity, and improving the health and resiliency of coastal and marine ecosystems....

July 2010 - AIBS Comments on EPA's Strategic Plan

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Draft FY 2011-2015 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Strategic Plan. The draft strategic plan addresses many important issues facing the nation: climate change, water quality, pollution, and environmental stewardship....

May 2010 - AIBS Comments on Collections Digitization Plan

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed Final Draft Strategic Plan for Establishing a National Digital Biological Collections Resource....

May 2010 - AIBS Testimony to Senate: Increased FY 2011 Funding for USGS and EPA

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in support of increased appropriations for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year (FY) 2011....

April 2010 - AIBS Comments on President's Grand Challenges of the 21st Century

Dear Dr. Holdren, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Administration's Grand Challenges of the 21st Century. ...

April 2010 - AIBS Testimony to House of Representatives: Increased FY 2011 Funding for NSF

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony in support of increased fiscal year (FY) 2011 appropriations for the National Science Foundation (NSF). We encourage Congress to provide at least the $7.424 billion requested by the President....

March 2010 - AIBS Testimony to House of Representatives: Increased FY 2011 Funding for USGS and EPA

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in support of increased appropriations for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year (FY) 2011....

January 2010 - AIBS Comments on STEM Education to House Science Committee

Dear Ms Caughran: Thank you for soliciting input about potential science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education provisions in the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act....

January 2010 - AIBS Comments on Public Access to Scientific Publications

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on the topic of public access to peer-reviewed scientific literature....

November 2009 - AIBS Writes to Congress About Scientific Integrity in Health Care Reform

Dear Majority Leader Reid, As the Senate considers health care reform legislation, please ensure that provisions regarding scientific research are consistent with the scientific processes for peer-review and best practices. ...

November 2009 - AIBS Writes to the President about COPUS

Dear Mr. President:Thank you for your many efforts to promote science and reignite the spark of scientific discovery in our nation's youth....

November 2009 - AIBS Submits Comments on Interior Strategic Plan Framework

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) has asked Secretary of the Interior Salazar to elevate the profile of science in the new Department of the Interior strategic plan, which will guide Interior through 2015....

October 2009 - Scientists Issue Statement on Climate Change

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and other leading scientific organizations have reaffirmed the scientific consensus that climate change is occurring and is primarily caused by human activities....

August 2009 - AIBS Requests Presidential Executive Order on Science Collections

Dear Dr. Holdren: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) strongly encourages President Obama to issue an Executive Order for the preservation and use of science collections. We fully endorse the model Executive Order recently sent to you by the Natural Science Collections Alliance....

July 2009 - AIBS Submits Comments on “Charting the Course” Ocean Research Plan

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Subcommittee's planned update to the January 2007 report, "Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States for the Next Decade: An Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy."...

June 2009 - AIBS Submits Comments on Louisiana Science Education Rule

Dear Members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the implementation of the Louisiana Science Education Act (SB 733)....

May 2009 - AIBS Comments on USDA Agricultural Research Roadmap

Dear Dr. Shah, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the development of a roadmap for agricultural research, education, and extension at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)....

May 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for the United States Geological Survey

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in support of increased appropriations for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

May 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for the Environmental Protection Agency

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) with at least $700 million for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

April 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for the National Science Foundation

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) requests that the Committee work to provide the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the $7.015 billion requested by the President for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

March 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for the United States Geological Survey

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in support of increased appropriations for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

March 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for the National Science Foundation

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) requests that the Committee work to provide the National Science Foundation (NSF) with the $7.015 billion requested by the President for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

March 2009 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2010 Funding for Environmental Protection Agency

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) with at least $700 million for fiscal year (FY) 2010....

March 2009 - AIBS Comments on Scientific Integrity in Federal Regulatory Review

Dear Mr. Orszag, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed Presidential Executive Order on the Federal Regulatory Review process within the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)....

February 2009 - AIBS Thanks Congressional Conferees for Funding Science in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

On 19 February 2009, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) sent the following letter to members of Congress on the House-Senate conference committee that negotiated the final content of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Majority Leader Harry Reid......

August 2008 - AIBS Submits Comments on Interagency Cooperation Under the ESA

We have heard reports that representatives of some scientific organizations, many of which are volunteer run, are concerned about their ability to produce thoughtful and constructive comments on such a sweeping rule change in the proposed 30-day time period....

June 2008 - Joint Statement Requesting Louisiana Governor Jindal Veto SB 733

On 13 June 2008, AIBS and seven member societies sent a letter to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) urging him to veto SB 733. The legislation, introduced by State Senator Nevers (D), weakens Louisiana education by permitting the pseudo-scientific......

June 2008 - AIBS Writes Louisiana House of Representatives about Science Education

Dear Speaker Tucker: On behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), I am writing to express concern with SB 733, the "Louisiana Science Education Act," formerly known as the "Louisiana Academic Freedom Act."...

May 2008 - AIBS Comments on American Academy of Arts and Sciences White Paper

On 3 June 2008, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences released a white paper, Advancing Research in Science and Engineering: Investing in Early Career Scientists and High-Risk, High-Reward Research. AIBS commented on a final draft of the report just prior to its release....

May 2008 - AIBS Sends Letter to House Regarding Bioenergy Research

Dear Chairman Gordon: At the recent Council on Undergraduate Research exhibition and reception on Capitol Hill, you spoke about a planned visit to Oak Ridge National Laboratory to unveil a new research initiative to address rising energy costs, global warming, and US energy independence....

May 2008 - AIBS Writes Oklahoma Governor about Science Education

Dear Governor Henry, I am writing today on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) to express concern about the Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act, which was added as an amendment to HB 2633. If signed into law, this provision will set-back science education in Oklahoma. ...

April 2008 - AIBS Sends Letter to Hill Regarding SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act

Dear Mr. Ehlers: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) opposes the increases in mandatory set-asides required by federal extramural granting agencies proposed in HR 5819, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Reauthorization Act....

April 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the EPA

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages the Committee to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with at least $646.5 million for the Office of Research and Development (ORD) for fiscal year (FY) 2009....

March 2008 - AIBS Letter to Oklahoma Senate Rules Committee

Dear Senator, I am writing today on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) to express grave concern about HB 2211, the Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act, and the negative consequences it will have for science education in Oklahoma....

March 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the NSF

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages the Committee to provide the National Science Foundation (NSF) with $7.326 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2009, the funding level authorized by the America COMPETES Act. ...

March 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the USGS

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with at least $1.3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2009....

March 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the NSF

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages the Committee to provide the National Science Foundation (NSF) with $7.326 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2009, the funding level authorized by the America COMPETES Act....

March 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the EPA

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with at least $646.5 million for the Office of Research and Development (ORD) for fiscal year (FY) 2009....

March 2008 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2009 Funding for the USGS

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with at least $1.3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2009....

March 2008 - AIBS Writes House Budget Committee About Science Funding

Dear Mr. Chairman: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages the Budget Committee to support increased funding for the sciences across the federal government, particularly the National Science Foundation and the various federal agencies that support basic biological and environmental research....

February 2008 - AIBS Letter to Florida State Board of Education

Dear Florida State Board of Education Member: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) supports the draft Florida science standards released by the State Board of Education writing committee on February 1, 2008....

December 2007 - AIBS Letter to Texas Commissioner of Higher Education

Dear Commissioner Paredes: On behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, I write to express sincere concern with the request submitted by the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) for certification from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to grant master's degrees in science education....

December 2007 - Letter to NRC Regarding the Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs Study

Dear Dr. Kuh: Members of the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) have contacted us to express concern about the Awards and Honors section of the Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs....

December 2007 - AIBS President Comments on Evolution Controversy in Texas

WASHINGTON, DC - Despite state high-school biology standards that require that "the student knows the theory of biological evolution," the latest actions by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) suggest that Texas will become the next battleground for evolution education....

November 2007 - AIBS Letter to House in Support of NBII

Dear Chairman Dicks and Ranking Member Tiahrt: Thank you for your support of the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) program. As you work to complete the fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the Department of Interior, the American Institute of Biological Sciences would like to restate our support for the NBII program....

November 2007 - AIBS Letter to Senate in Support of NBII

Dear Chairman Feinstein: Thank you for your support of the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) program. As you work to complete the fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the Department of Interior, the American Institute of Biological Sciences would like to restate our support for the NBII program....

August 2007 - AIBS Comments on National Science Board STEM Education Plan

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Board's (NSB) draft report, "A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System."...

April 2007 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2008 Funding for USGS

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with at least $1.2 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2008, and at least $200 million for programs of the Biological Resources Discipline....

April 2007 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2008 Funding for the USGS

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with at least $1.2 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2008, and at least $200 million for programs of the Biological Resources Discipline....

April 2007 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2008 Funding for the NSF

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to appropriate at least the President's fiscal year (FY) 2008 request of $6.43 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF)....

April 2007 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2008 Funding for the NSF

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) encourages Congress to appropriate at least the President's fiscal year (FY) 2008 request of $6.43 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF)....

November 2006 - Biologists Celebrate Evolution Education Victory in Ohio; Warn Scientists Not to Become Complacent

Election results from Ohio represent the latest victory in the battle to ensure that all students receive a quality science education, which includes evolutionary biology. ...

November 2006 - AIBS President Reacts to Kansas Board of Education Election Results

On Tuesday, November 7, 2006, voters in Kansas sent a strong message when they placed control of the state Board of Education back in the hands of members who support teaching evolution. It is expected that the new Board will reverse a 2005 policy that permits the teaching of intelligent design/creationism in public school science classes....

October 2006 - AIBS Comments to JSOST on "Charting the Course for Ocean Science"

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the August 2006 draft report, "Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade."...

August 2006 - Biologists Respond to Kansas Board of Education Primary Election Results

Kansas primary voters demonstrated their commitment to Kansas students. Of the five Kansas Board of Education seats contested Tuesday, evolution education supporters appear to have won three races....

July 2006 - Comments on Draft NSF Strategic Plan for 2006-2011

The American Institute of Biological Siences (AIBS) submits the following in response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) request for public comment on "Investing in America's Future," NSF's draft strategic plan for 2006-2011. ...

May 2006 - AIBS and ESA Letter to House Appropriators in Support of FY 2007 NSF Appropriations

We are writing to encourage you to do all that you can to fund the Administration's fiscal year 2007 budget request of $6.02 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF)....

April 2006 - AIBS Letter to Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Regarding the Importance of Evolution

Recently, the science journal Nature reported that the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) denied a grant that would have investigated the potential impact of anti-evolution movements on the teaching of science....

April 2006 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2007 Funding at the US Geological Survey

The American Institute of Biological Sciences requests that Congress provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with $1.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2007, with at least $200 million for the Biological Resources Discipline. The funding we request would restore......

April 2006 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2007 Funding at the National Science Foundation

The American Institute of Biological Sciences encourages Congress to support the President's fiscal year (FY) 2007 budget request of $6.02 billion for the National Science Foundation. The Administration's request reflects the recognition of the important role that fundamental, peer-reviewed scientific......

March 2006 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2007 Funding for the National Science Foundation

The American Institute of Biological Sciences encourages Congress to support the President's fiscal year (FY) 2007 budget request of $6.02 billion for the National Science Foundation. The Administration's request reflects the recognition of the important role that fundamental, peer-reviewed scientific......

March 2006 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2007 Funding for the US Geological Survey

The American Institute of Biological Sciences requests that Congress provide the United States Geological Survey (USGS) with $1.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2007, with at least $200 million for the Biological Resources Discipline. The funding we request would restore......

December 2005 - Biologists Applaud Dover Decision

Washington, DC - The precedent has been set in the case of Kitzmiller et al. v. Dover Area School District, and teachers in Dover, PA, are now free to keep science in the science class. Today Judge John E. Jones......

November 2005 - Kansas Board of Education Adopts Standards That Demean Science

The Kansas State Board of Education has done a disservice to the state's K-12 students by voting today to adopt a curriculum that redefines science such that intelligent design/creationism and other supernatural concepts could be taught in science classes....

August 2005 - Intersociety Letter to Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) on Climate Change

AIBS joined 30 other scientific and educational organizations to send a letter to Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The letter expresses the scientific communities concerns with the approach that Rep. Barton took in seeking to gather information about climate change research from scientists supported by federal grants. ...

August 2005 - Biologists Speak Out Against Vote by Kansas Board of Education

The Kansas State Board of Education is doing a disservice to the state’s K-12 students by adopting a curriculum that redefines science such that intelligent design/creationism and other non-scientific concepts could be taught in science classes....

August 2005 - AIBS Criticizes President's Statement on Intelligent Design

The American Institute of Biological Sciences is concerned with President Bush’s recent statement suggesting that it would be appropriate to teach the concept of intelligent design/creationism alongside the well-established theory of evolution. ... “Intelligent design is not a scientific theory and must not be taught in science classes,” said AIBS president Dr. Marvalee Wake, a perspective shared by President Bush’s science advisor, Dr. John Marburger III....

June 2005 - AIBS Thanks Representatives Who Helped Defeat Amendment Seeking to Remove Funding from NSF

On 17 June AIBS sent a letter to six representatives thanking them for speaking out on the House floor against an amendment that sought to transfer funds from NSF to a Justice Department program. Rep. Anthony D. Weiner, D-NY, sponsored the amendment to the Science-State-Justice-Commerce appropriations bill, which would have diverted $126 million from the NSF--roughly three-fourths of the proposed increase for FY 2006. Following the floor debate, the House rejected the amendment. ...

April 2005 - AIBS Submits Testimony to Senate in Support of Increased FY 2006 Funding for the US Geological Survey

On 29 April AIBS submitted testimony to the Senate's Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies - the Senate panel responsible for determining the fiscal year 2006 spending level for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). AIBS requested that the panel provide at least $1 billion to restore administration proposed cuts and to provide the agency with a much needed, albeit small, inflation adjustment. Through the Biological Resources Discipline, the USGS conducts wide ranging biological, environmental, and natural resources research of vital importance to the public and private sectors. ...

November 2004 - AIBS Letter to House Resources Committee Requesting House Passage of H. Res. 556

Dear Chairman Pombo and Ranking Member Rahall: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) thanks you and the members of the Resources Committee for your prompt passage of H. Res. 556, "Congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary." We recognize that there is limited time remaining in the 108th Congress, but request that you work with House leadership to secure full passage of H.Res. 556 prior to adjournment. ...

July 2004 - Scientific Peer Review in Policy Making

Peer review is an integral component of scientific research and publishing. It allows the scientific community to maintain quality control of research through the review of research proposals, journal manuscripts and other reports....

June 2004 - AIBS Comments to National Academies of Science on Presidential and Advisory Committee Science and Technology Appointments

In November 2004, the National Academies of Science will issue a report providing the president and federal officials with advice on how they may ensure the integrity of presidential and federal appointments in science and technology. The American Institute of Biological Sciences provided the NAS with suggestions....

March 2004 - AIBS Submits Testimony to House in Support of Increased FY 2005 Funding for the USGS

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) requests that Congress appropriate at least $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2005 funding for the United States Geological Survey (USGS)....

March 2004 - AIBS Writes House Science Committee About Funding for NSF, Natural History Collections

On 30 March 2004 the American Institute of Biological Sciences sent a letter to House Science Committee leaders alerting them to the need for increased funding for NSF programs that support natural history collections and collections-based research. The letter should help NSF supporters in Congress illustrate why increased funding for basic biological research supported by the National Science Foundation is important. ...

December 2003 - AIBS Writes National Park Service About Sale of Young-Earth Creationist Book

In response to concerns raised by scientists that a young-Earth creationist picture book was being sold amidst geology and other science books within Grand Canyon National Park bookstores, AIBS joined with seven geoscience society leaders in requesting that National Park Service officials review sales guidelines....

December 2003 - AIBS Comments to OMB on Peer Review in Federal Regulatory Process

AIBS submitted comments raising concerns with an Office of Management and Budget proposal that could slow the implementation of environmental and public health regulations. The plan could bottleneck important regulatory actions by empowering officials from the Office of Management and Budget on a case-by-case basis to establish a new level of bureaucracy that would determine what constitutes good science....

November 2003 - Letter to Texas State Board of Education

Dear Texas State Board of Education Member: We write to you today to request that you not leave Texas students behind. The future educational, employment and economic growth potential of Texas and the United States depends upon a scientifically literate workforce and a population capable of making informed decisions....

September 2003 - USGS Coalition Writes to Congress about FY 2004 Appropriations

On September 30th, the USGS Coalition sent a joint letter signed by 33 coalition organizations to members of the conference committe for the Fiscal Year 2004 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The letter thanks conferees for restoring proposed cuts......

August 2003 - Letter to New Mexico State Board of Education

Dear New Mexico State Board of Education: The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) would like to express strong support for the New Mexico's revised science standards. In 1947, American Institute of Biological Sciences was federally chartered as a non-profit......

May 2003 - AIBS Writes House Science Committee About NSF Funding

Dear Chairman Boehlert, Representative Smith, and members of the House Science Committee: As President of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, I would like to express appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts to provide sufficient funding for basic scientific research,......

February 2003 - AIBS' Comments on Draft Taxonomy of Life Sciences

Dear Dr. Kuh: AIBS recently reviewed the National Research Council's Board on Higher Education and Workforce, Committee for Examining the Methodology for Assessment of Research-Doctorate Program's Draft Taxonomy of the Life Sciences. AIBS would like to raise several issues regarding the current Draft Taxonomy of the Life Sciences. ...

June 1998 - AIBS Endorsed Statement on Evolution, Science, and Society: Evolutionary Biology and the National Research Agenda

AIBS has endorsed the 1998 report, Evolution, Science, and Society: Evolutionary Biology and the National Research Agenda, from the American Society of Naturalists, the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution, the Ecological Society of America, the Society of Systematic Biologists, the Genetics Society of America, the Animal Behavior Society, and the Paleontological Society....

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