AIBS Public Policy Reports
The AIBS Public Policy Office provides analysis and communication for the AIBS Board, Headquarters Office, and Public Policy Review Committee on issues of import to the AIBS membership and the larger scientific community. Reports are broadly disseminated by email every two weeks to AIBS membership leaders and contacts. Special reports are sent more frequently as needed.
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30 January 2012
- NSF Releases 2012 Science and Engineering Indicators
- Congressional Supporters of Science to Retire
- Military Proposes Budget Cuts, Protects Research Programs
- Opportunity: Thank President Obama for Highlighting Science in the State of the Union
- Learn about the Political Highs and Lows for Science in 2011
- AIBS Public Policy Office 2011 Annual Report Now Available
- White House Declares Acid Rain Program a Success
- Public Input Sought on Draft National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy
- Now in BioScience: "Will Lawmakers Reform Immigration Rules for STEM Graduates?"
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
17 January 2012
- Obama Proposes Moving NOAA to Interior
- National Science Board Proposes Revisions to Merit Review Criteria
- Head of NSF BIO Shares His Vision for the Directorate's Future
- Interior to Establish Science Panel for Environmental Crises
- Plan to Participate in the 2012 BESC Congressional Visits Day
- Graduate Students: Apply for the 2012 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- Now in BioScience: "Will Lawmakers Reform Immigration Rules for STEM Graduates?"
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
3 January 2012
- Federal Agencies Still Working to Develop Scientific Integrity Policies
- National Science Board Report Aims for Grantees to Make Data More Available
- NAS Report Summarizes Issues for Biodiversity Management
- Plan to Participate in the 2012 BESC Congressional Visits Day
- Graduate Students: Apply for the 2012 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- AIBS to Conduct Policy Training Workshop at Botany 2012 Conference
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
19 December 2011
- Congress Finally Funds Federal Agencies for FY 2012
- NIH Suspends New Chimp Research
- President's Bioethics Commission Calls for Improvements to Human Research Protections
- Biologists Commend NOAA's New Scientific Integrity Policy
- Attention Graduate Students: Applications for the 2012 EPPLA Are Now Available
- Increases for Small Business Programs to Come at Expense of Research
- Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Requests Grant Proposals
- Short Takes
- Gifts for Scientists on Your Holiday Shopping List
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
5 December 2011
- Lack of Deficit Deal Leaves Science, Environmental Programs on the Chopping Block
- Growing Push for State Science Education Standards
- House Republicans Convene Second Hearing on EPA Science
- New Report Calls for Protection of Ecological Networks
- Comments Sought on International Biodiversity Platform
- Final Strategy Released for Restoration of Gulf of Mexico
- Attention Graduate Students: Applications for the 2012 EPPLA Are Now Available
- Short Takes
- Gifts for Scientists on Your Holiday Shopping List
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
21 November 2011
- Congress Approves Budget Increase for NSF and NOAA, Cuts Other Science Agencies
- NSF Announces New Grant Program to Foster Innovation
- Attention Graduate Students: Apply for the 2012 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- New ESA Report Considers Ecosystem Health and Air Pollution Thresholds
- Report Provides New Analysis of Carbon Accounting, Biomass Use, and Climate Benefits
- Gifts for Scientists on Your Holiday Shopping List
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
7 November 2011
- OSTP Seeks Public Input on Open Access to Data and Publications
- Attention Graduate Students: Applications for the 2012 EPPLA Are Now Available
- House Science Committee Considers Role of STEM Professionals in K-12
- NOAA Estimates Value of Hawaiian Coral Reefs at $33.6 Billion Per Year
- Top 40 Priorities for Science to Inform Policy on Conservation and Natural Resources Management in the United States
- NRC Proposes New Integrative Approach as the Next Step in Precision Medicine
- Prize Winners Selected for New Subscribers
- Short Takes
- AIBS Congressional Directory Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
24 October 2011
- Lawmakers Share Views with Deficit Reduction Super Committee
- Biologists Urge Caution for Congressional Super Committee
- AERC Members Share Value of Ecosystem Services with Policymakers
- White House Seeks Input on Blueprint for Bioeconomy
- Senate Debates 'Minibus' Spending Bill
- Senate Bill Would Cut Funding for Science at Interior, EPA
- NIH Floats Budget Cutting Proposals
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
11 October 2011
- Scientists Express Concern with Senate Plans for Science
- NSF Announces Workplace Flexibility Initiative
- USGS to Terminate NBII Program
- Presidential Task Forces Releases Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Plan
- Excellence in Evolution Education Recognized
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 September 2011
- Action Alert: Contact Senators Today - Urge Them to Restore Funding for NSF
- Appropriations Deal Eludes Congress
- Senate Panel Votes to Slash Funding for NSF
- NSF BIO to Host Webinar on New Procedures for Submission, Review of Research Grants
- Senate Bill Would Cut NOAA Research, Conservation Programs
- USGS Coalition Honors Senator Bingaman
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Sign-up for Policy News from AIBS and Become Eligible for the Chance to Win Prizes
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
12 September 2011
- NSF Finally Names New Assistant Director for BIO
- Students Urge Lawmakers to Invest in Science
- AIBS Comments on NSF and EPA Draft Scientific Integrity Policies
- Senate Starts Work on FY 2012 Funding
- Short Take
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
29 August 2011
- Some NSF BIO Programs to Limit Research Proposals, Change to Annual Funding Cycle
- NIH Revises Rule on Grantee Conflicts of Interest
- Federal Agencies to Cut Budgets by 5 Percent in FY 2013
- Sign-up for Policy News from AIBS and Enter for the Chance to Win Prizes
- Republican Presidential Candidates Question Climate Change, Evolution
- AIBS Comments on NOAA's Draft Scientific Integrity Policy
- Government Watchdog Finds EPA Labs Lack Coordination
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
15 August 2011
- Debt Deal Jeopardizes Growth in R&D Budgets
- Debt Deal Super Committee Members Named
- Agencies Continue to Develop Scientific Integrity Policies
- Creationist Theme Park Received Additional Tax Breaks
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
2 August 2011
- Breaking News: Deficit Deal Nears Completion
- New AIBS Membership Benefit: Press Relations
- Judge Upholds Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
- Presidential Science Advisors Recommend Accounting of Ecosystem Services
- Appeals Court Finds Genes Patentable
- House Considers Funding Cuts for Environmental Research and Conservation
- NIH Proposes Changes to Human Research Subject Protections
- Biologists To Meet with Members of Congress
- Texas Education Board Does Not Approve Creationist Teaching Materials
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
18 July 2011
- Action Alert: House Moves to Cut Funding for Biology, Ecosystems Research at USGS
- Partisan Bickering Continues on Debt Ceiling Debate
- House Bill Would Cut NSF, NOAA Budgets
- House Appropriators Cut Funding for Environmental Research and Conservation Programs
- Students Urge Lawmakers to Invest in Science
- National Academies Identify Elements of Successful STEM Schools
- AIBS Comments on Revised NSF Merit Review Criteria
- National Science Board Seeks Nominations for New Members
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
5 July 2011
- NOAA Draws Criticism for Advising Extension Agents to Avoid Advocacy
- Patent Reform Legislation Advances in Congress
- House Science Panel Examines Plan for National Climate Service
- Action Alert: Ask Congress to Promote, not Politicize, Science
- Deadline Approaching: Act Now to Showcase Science to Policymakers This August
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
20 June 2011
- House Passes FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations, Advances Energy Funding Bill
- NOAA Releases Draft Scientific Integrity Policy
- Advisory Committee Recommends Overhaul of Select Agents Program
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Act Now to Showcase Science to Policymakers This August
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
6 June 2011
- House Begins Work on FY 2012 Appropriations
- House Science Committee Weighs Value of Social Science
- Interior to Reduce Regulatory Burden from Endangered Species Act
- Act Now to Showcase Science to Policymakers This August
- White House Releases Plans for Ocean Stewardship
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Now Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
23 May 2011
- National Academies Report Calls for U.S. Action on Climate Change
- U.S. to Allow More Foreign STEM Graduates to Extend Stay after University
- Some NSF Programs To Limit Researchers to One Proposal Per Funding Cycle
- Sign Up to Showcase Science to Policymakers This August
- Join CERF for a Briefing on the Ecological Impacts of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Now Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
9 May 2011
- Impacts of FY 2011 Appropriations Starting to Emerge
- White House Orders Federal Agencies to Submit Draft Scientific Integrity Plans
- Register for the 3rd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event
- NSF Outlines New Vision and Goals in Five Year Strategic Plan
- Head of National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Step Down
- Workshop Helps Researchers, Students Improve Science Communication
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Now Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
25 April 2011
- FY 2011 Budget Finally Completed
- Register for the 3rd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event
- Legislation Introduced to Repeal Louisiana Creationism Law
- National Science Board Launches Website for STEM Education Data
- AIBS Congressional Testimony Supports NSF FY 2012 Budget Request
- Deadline Approaching: Graduate Student Policy Internship
- Now in BioScience: "Synthetic Biology Promises Risk and Reward"
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Now Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
11 April 2011
- Government Shutdown Averted, FY 2011 Budget Finally Nears Completion
- Scientists Visit Capitol Hill in Support of Investments in Biological Research
- Legislation to Limit EPA Regulation of Emissions Approved by House, Rejected by Senate
- Anti-Evolution Legislation Passed by Tennessee House
- AIBS Asks Congress to Invest in USGS and EPA
- Deadline Approaching: Graduate Student Policy Internship
- New in BioScience: "Synthetic Biology Promises Risk and Reward"
- Short Takes
- 2011 AIBS Congressional Directory: Now Available in AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
28 March 2011
- FY 2011 Appropriations Still Unresolved
- Anti-Evolution Legislation Progresses in Tennessee Legislature
- Students: Voice Your Support for Investments in Science, Science Education
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
14 March 2011
- Government Shutdown Averted For Now, Next Showdown 18 March
- AIBS Congressional Testimony Supports FY 2012 NSF Budget Request
- Report Finds Duplication in Federal Programs to Improve Teacher Quality
- Students: Voice Your Support for Investments in Science, Science Education
- Follow the AIBS Public Policy Office on Twitter
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
28 February 2011
- AIBS Report Analyzes President's FY 2012 Budget for Biology
- House Passes Budget for FY 2011, Cuts Funding for Science
- Act Now: Ask Federal Politicians to Put the Country First and Pass an FY 2011 Appropriations Bill
- OSTP Launches R&D Dashboard to Demonstrate Impacts of Federal Science Investments
- USGS Seeks Input on Ecosystem Science Strategy
- High School Student Seeks Repeal of Louisiana's Creationism Law
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- Now in BioScience: "New Congress: Old Climate Rhetoric?"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
14 February 2011
- A First Look at the FY 2012 Budget
- House Republican Spending Plan Would Slash Current Budgets
- Scientists Applaud Interior Department Scientific Integrity Policy
- AIBS Names Emerging Public Policy Leader Award Winner
- Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership, Membership Announced
- USGS Seeks Comments on Global Change Science Strategy
- Obama Administration Launches Education Technology Agency
- Study Finds That Teachers Avoid Teaching Evolution
- Short Takes
- New in BioScience: "New Congress: Old Climate Rhetoric?"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
31 January 2011
- AIBS Applauds President's State of the Union Address
- House Appropriations Committee Membership Announced
- House Science, Space and Technology Committee Membership Announced: First-Term Members to Hold Leadership Positions
- New Student Campaign for Science, Science Education Launched, Act Now
- Majority of American Students Not Proficient in Science
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
18 January 2011
- Congressional Leadership Announced for Education Committees
- Federal Employee Groups Criticize Fiscal Commission Report
- Privately Owned Forests Key to Conservation of At-Risk Species
- AIBS Public Policy Office 2010 Annual Report Now Available
- NSF Program Directors Outline Plan for Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability Program
- Public Comments Sought on Draft Plan for Environmental Research on Impacts of Nanotechnology
- Deadline Approaching for the 2011 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
3 January 2011
- UN Approves Scientific Panel on Biodiversity
- Survey of States Finds Continuing Budget Concerns
- Legislative Update: Plant Genetic Resources Treaty
- Attention Graduate Students: AIBS is Accepting Applications for the 2011 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
20 December 2010
- Senate Passes America COMPETES Reauthorization
- White House Issues Scientific Integrity Policy
- Funding for FY 2011 Still Not Finalized
- House Selects Committee Leadership for 112th Congress
- American Students' Science Scores Rank Average on International Tests
- AIBS Criticizes FCC Net Neutrality Proposal
- Attention Graduate Students: AIBS is Accepting Applications for the 2011 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- A Victory for Supporters of Evolution Education in Louisiana
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
6 December 2010
- Budget Cutting Plan Could Influence Science, Education Program Funding
- Congress Still Working to Finalize FY 2011 Funding
- House to Discontinue Climate Panel
- GAO Recommends Changes for Forest Service Scientific Communications
- China Aims to Boost Investments in Basic Research
- New Shipping Regulations to Ease Regulatory Burden for Scientific Collections
- Attention Graduate Students: Apply for the 2011 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- Graduate Student Policy Internship Available
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
22 November 2010
- AIBS, Member Societies Ask Congress to Pass FY 2011 Science Appropriations
- Attention Graduate Students: Apply for the 2011 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- AIBS Webinar to Help Students, Young Professionals Explore Careers in Science Policy
- Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Increases Science Policy Efforts
- AIBS Writes to Interior Officials Regarding Scientific Integrity
- Governors and Science Experts Partner to Build STEM Agendas in States
- Some Progress for Science Education in Louisiana
- Now in BioScience: Major Changes in Congress May Mean Major Changes for Science Policy
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
8 November 2010
- 2010 Elections: Congress Fills with New Politicians
- Federal Government Reverses Position on Gene Patents
- Nations Set New Biodiversity Conservation Goals, Agree to Benefits Sharing
- AIBS Webinar to Help Students, Young Professionals Explore Careers in Science Policy
- GAO Report Calls for Improved Planning at EPA Libraries
- Short Takes
- New in BioScience: Major Changes in Congress May Mean Major Changes for Science Policy
- In the AIBS Webstore
- AIBS Now Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
25 October 2010
- Scientists Share Insights on Water, Agriculture, and Ecosystems with Policymakers
- UN Report Informs Policymakers on Value of Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity
- IPCC to Reform How It Deals With Scientific Uncertainty and Errors
- OSTP Directs Agencies to Plan for the Management of Scientific Collections
- Interior IG Includes Scientific Collections Management as a Top Agency Priority
- NSF Fellowship to Recognize STEM Education as Valid Field of Study
- Short Takes
- Now in BioScience: Congress Learns about 21st Century Biology
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
12 October 2010
- Action Alert: Ask Your Senators to Reauthorize America COMPETES
- AIBS Recommendations Included in Final Interior Department Scientific Integrity Policy
- A New Director for NSF
- Census of Marine Life Releases Report
- BP Releases Plans for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Research Fund
- New in BioScience: Congress Learns about 21st Century Biology
- AIBS Now Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 September 2010
- AIBS Urges Interior to Improve Proposed Scientific Integrity Policy
- Storm Clouds Build, NAS Releases Gathering Storm II
- Reports Recommend Improvements in STEM Ed
- Russian Seed Bank Receives Temporary Reprieve
- Government Funded Stem Cell Research Awaits Court Action
- USGS Coalition Hosts Capitol Hill Reception, Honors Members of Congress
- AIBS Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
13 September 2010
- NIH Halts Intramural Stem Cell Research
- Review Panel Finds Fault with IPCC
- Judge Blocks Investigation of Climate Researcher by Virginia Attorney General
- NSF In Search of New Assistant Director for Education and Human Resources
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
29 August 2010
- NABT Partners with AIBS Public Policy Office
- Judge Halts Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
- NSF Announces New Grant Program for Digitization of Biological Collections
- Mid-Term Elections Approaching: Don't Forget to Vote
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
16 August 2010
- NSF Leadership Changes
- Climate Cap-and-Trade Is Off the Table in the Senate, for Now
- New Report Assesses Nation's Botanical Capacity
- New Chief for National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
2 August 2010
- Biologists Visit Members of Congress
- White House Releases Guidance on Science Priorities in FY 2012 Budget
- Congress Racing to Catch Up on Appropriations
- Senate Committee Passes COMPETES Reauthorization
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
19 July 2010
- Senator Rockefeller Introduces COMPETES Bill
- Congress Aims to Cut Agency Funding in FY 2011
- Presidential Bioethics Commission Considers Synthetic Biology
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
6 July 2010
- AIBS President-Elect Shares Thoughts on Future of Biology with House Subcommittee
- President Obama Orders Risk-Based Security Measures for Select Agents
- House Begins to Consider FY 2011 Appropriations
- Penn State Clears Climate Researcher of Allegations of Wrongdoing
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
21 June 2010
- White House Directs Agencies to Cut Budgets in 2012
- Senate Defeats Bid to Limit EPA's Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
- UN to Create Science Policy Panel on Biodiversity
- Register for the 2nd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event
- USGS Releases First Detailed National Map of Vegetation
- Now in BioScience - "Science Advice in the States"
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Professional Development: AIBS Workshops on Communicating Science to the Media and Policymakers
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
7 June 2010
- President Obama to Nominate Engineer as Next NSF Director
- Third Time Is the Charm: House Passes COMPETES Act
- NAS Releases Final Recommendations on Stem Cell Research
- Register for the 2nd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event
- Plan Finalized for Digitization of Biological Collections
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
24 May 2010
- House Fails Twice to Pass COMPETES Act
- Senators Kerry, Lieberman Release Long-Awaited Climate Bill
- Register for the 2nd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event
- Inspector General Finds DOI Lacks Scientific Integrity Policy
- National Lab Day Launches
- AIBS Recognizes Excellence in Science and Education
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
10 May 2010
- House Science Committee Passes COMPETES Act
- House Appropriations Chairman to Retire
- Senate Confirms Environmental Chemist for New Ocean Policy Post
- House Resolutions Recognize NSF, Science Education
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 April 2010
- House Committee to Consider COMPETES Act Reauthorization
- Scientists Visit Capitol Hill: Support NSF, USDA Research
- Help Influence FY 2011 Science Funding: Write Congress Today
- NSF, NIH Offer New Bridging the Sciences Program
- NRC, NAS Release Reports on Ocean Acidification, GMO Crops
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
12 April 2010
- House Science Committee Formulates America COMPETES Reauthorization
- NPS Finalizes Policy to Require Benefits-Sharing Agreement for Research
- Ph.D. Candidates Engage in Interdisciplinary Research
- Help Influence FY 2011 Science Funding: Write Congress Today
- FWS Seeks Comments on Permits for Migratory Birds
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
29 March 2010
- AIBS Policy Director Testifies Before House Committee
- Obama Picks Nobel Laureate for OSTP Science Post
- Help Influence FY 2011 Science Funding: Write Congress Today
- NSF, DOE, USDA Joint Initiative to Improve Climate Impact Predictions
- New Report Examines Causes of Gender Gap in Science
- House Passes Bills on Ocean Education, Mississippi River Water Quality
- NSF Letter Writing Campaign a Success
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
15 March 2010
- Support NSF: Write Your Representative Today
- AIBS Names 2010 Emerging Public Policy Leaders
- Comments Sought on Strategic Plan to Digitize Biological Collections
- House Passes Bill to Study Harmful Algal Blooms
- NSF BIO Program Launches Online Tool to Enable Science Partnerships
- NRC Report Calls for Exploration of Connections Between Climate and Human Evolution
- BioScience Article Finds That More Maize Ethanol Production Could Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Back To School: Education Policy Discussions Start
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
1 March 2010
- Universities Need Funds for Research Infrastructure
- National Science Board Urges Action to Maintain International Science Lead
- Majority of Texans Don't Believe in Evolution
- NIH to Redefine 'Stem Cell'
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
16 February 2010
- New AIBS Report Reviews President's FY 2011 Budget for Biology
- NSF Director to Retire
- NOAA Creates One-Stop Shop for Climate Data
- AIBS Shares Thoughts on K-12 STEM Ed with House Science Committee
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
1 February 2010
- Science Funding Up in President's FY 2011 Budget
- House Science Committee to Reauthorize COMPETES Act
- Attention Graduate Students: Deadline Approaching for 2010 EPPLA Applications
- AIBS Comments on Public Access to Scientific Literature
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
19 January 2010
- Inspector General Finds Fault With Interior's Management of Collections
- New Biosecurity Measures Recommended for U.S. Labs
- 2010 Science and Engineering Indicators Released
- Another Victory for Science in California Creationism Case
- Attention Graduate Students: Deadline Approaching for 2010 EPPLA Applications
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
4 January 2010
- United States Predicted to Remain Top Funder of R&D, For Now
- Attention Graduate Students: AIBS Accepting 2010 EPPLA Applications
- AIBS Webinar Helps Students, Young Professionals Explore Careers in Science Policy
- Thank Congress for Increased Funding
- New Plant Species Discovered in Botanic Garden
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
22 December 2009
- NSF, NOAA, NIH to Receive Budget Increases in 2010
- Senators Coburn and McCain Grumble About 'Wasteful' Science Spending
- OSTP Requests Comments on Public Access to Scientific Literature
- USDA to Spend Additional $90 Million on Climate Mitigation Research
- House Science and Technology Committee Losing Chairmen
- Italian Science Agency Stirs Up Controversy with New Book
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in BioScience - "A Research and Education Agenda for Biology?"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
7 December 2009
- AIBS Webinar to Help Students, Young Professionals Explore Careers in Science Policy
- New Presidential Bioethics Council to Take Policy-Based Approach
- Upcoming Webcast on Reporting Requirements for Stimulus Funds
- Attention Graduate Students: AIBS Accepting 2010 EPPLA Applications
- AIBS Writes to Senators about Scientific Integrity in Health Care Reform
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "A Research and Education Agenda for Biology?"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
24 November 2009
- President Announces New Science Education Initiative
- AIBS to Host Webinar -- "Alternative Science Careers: Science Policy"
- NPS Says Scientists Must Share
- International Study: Financial Benefits in Conservation
- Attention Graduate Students: AIBS Accepting 2010 EPPLA Applications
- House Passes Measure to Prevent Aquatic Invaders
- Birds Collected by Darwin to be Used to Restore Extinct Population
- Biosecurity Draws Attention from Congress, Scientists
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Turning the Tide on Aquatic Invaders"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
9 November 2009
- Climate Change Debate Heats Up in the Senate
- AIBS Comments on Interior Strategic Plan Framework
- Congress Increases Funding for Some Science Programs
- Creationism on Rise Around the World
- AIBS Publishes Darwin Articles Open Access
- New Vertebrate Genome Project Announced
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in BioScience - "Turning the Tide on Aquatic Invaders"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 October 2009
- AIBS, Scientific Organizations Reaffirm Consensus on Climate Change
- Vote Online Today: AIBS Board Election Closes October 26
- New Evolution Hall to Open at Smithsonian
- Science Elevated Within National Park Service
- Policy Makers Should Consider the Environmental Impacts of Biofuels
- McNutt Confirmed as Director of USGS
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in BioScience - "Stem Cells: Growth and Development... in Policy"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
13 October 2009
- Congress Continues Work on FY 2010 Appropriations
- Climate Legislation Introduced in Senate
- Federal Agencies Take Action on Climate
- Another Blow for Evolution Education in Louisiana
- Short Takes
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in BioScience - "Stem Cells: Growth and Development...in Policy"
29 September 2009
- New Reports Set Course for Biology, Environmental Science
- FY 2009 Drawing to a Close, FY 2010 Appropriations Unfinished
- Ecosystem Scientists Brief Policymakers
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- Now in BioScience - "Debate over science funding heats up in Canada"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
14 September 2009
- Campaign for Science Collections Grows Stronger
- Biologist to Lead National Park Service
- NRC to Release Report on Future of Biology
- Obama Administration Taking New Approach to Species Backlog
- USGS Coalition to Honor Senators Feinstein and Murkowski at Congressional Reception
- Federal Reports on Chesapeake Bay Recovery Call for Scientific Investments
- NIH Updating Women's Health Research Priorities
- Call for Nominations for Science Public Service Award
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Debate Over Science Funding Heats Up in Canada"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
31 August 2009
- NSF Announces New Ethics Rules
- Five-Year Plan for USGS Climate Wildlife Science Center Released
- NSF Accepting Comments on Environmental Impacts of NEON
- NOAA Asks the Public to Help Shape Its Future
- Funding Available for Ocean Exploration
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in BioScience - "A Rising Tide of Support for a National Climate Service"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
17 August 2009
- Nationwide Event has Biologists Meeting with Members of Congress
- Energy Department Announces New Stimulus Funds for Scientific Research
- White House Sets Priorities for Federal Science Investments in FY 2011 Budget
- Senate Confirms Science Nominees for State, NIH, and FWS
- Creationist Exams Approved in United Kingdom
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- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
3 August 2009
- Natural Science Collections Campaign for Presidential Executive Order
- Congress Authorizes New Research Programs for DOE
- New Report Profiles Undergraduates Majoring in STEM Fields
- Congress Advances Energy, NIH Appropriations
- Obama Fills Key Science Post at State Department
- Registration Deadline Approaching for Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Week
- In the AIBS Webstore
- Now in Bioscience - "A Rising Tide of Support for a National Climate Service"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
20 July 2009
- New Report Reveals American Attitudes Toward Science
- Communicating Science Webinar: Register Today
- Call for Participants: 1st Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Week
- Agriculture and Energy Spending Bills Advance in Both Chambers
- President Announces Nominations for NIH, USGS
- NOAA Seeks Nominations for Science Advisory Board, Announces Grants
- Evolution Education Update
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "A Rising Tide of Support for a National Climate Service"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
6 July 2009
- AIBS Public Policy Office to Host Communicating Science Webinar: Register Today
- House Passes Climate Change Bill
- Interior Appropriations Moving Through Congress
- Senate Committee Proposes FY 2010 Funding for NSF, NOAA
- Comments Sought on Ocean Research Plan
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "A Rising Tide of Support for a National Climate Service"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
- NSF Funds Stimulus Study
22 June 2009
- House Approves FY 2010 Appropriations for NSF, NOAA: USGS, EPA, USDA Could Be Next
- Help Influence FY 2010 Science Funding: Write Congress Today
- Auditor Reviews Scientific Integrity at EPA
- NSF Releases Guidelines for New BREAD Program
- White House Orders New Ocean Policy Taskforce
- President Nominates Biologist to Lead FWS
- Environmental Research Parks Approved by House Panel
- New Conservation Corps Engages Youth in Natural Resources
- New Report on National Climate Impacts
- Call for Nominations: IPCC Special Report
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Will Congress Include Ecosystem Monitoring in Climate Legislation?"
8 June 2009
- House Subcommittee Approves Budgets for NSF, NOAA
- President Calls for Science Diplomacy
- National Climate Service Bill Passes Committee Vote
- More US Visas on the Way for Scientists, Graduate Students
- AIBS Comments on Louisiana Science Education Rule
- Controversy in New Jersey
- New Recovery Act Funding Opportunities
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Will Congress Include Ecosystem Monitoring in Climate Legislation?"
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 May 2009
- FY 2010 NSF Budget Details Released
- NSF Webinar to Discuss Infrastructure Funding Opportunities
- House Committee Moves Climate Change Legislation Forward
- Holdren Testifies Before Congress About Research Budgets
- Obama Nominates Green Chemist to Lead EPA Research Division
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Great Lakes: Sailing to the Forefront of National Water Policy?
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
11 May 2009
- Administration Finally Releases Proposed FY 2010 Budget
- Congress Considers New Climate Service
- USDA Requests Comments on Agriculture Research Plan
- Budget Cuts Forcing Some Zoos to Downsize
- Congress Looks at International Science
- Endangered Species Rule Rescinded
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Great Lakes: Sailing to the Forefront of National Water Policy?
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
27 April 2009
- Obama Visits the Academies, Shares Plans for Science
- Scientists Visit Capitol Hill: Support NSF, USDA Research
- Climate Legislation Still Alive
- No Child Left Inside Act Reintroduced
- President Fills More Science Posts
- Forest Restoration Funds Requested
- USGS Gets New Research Vessels
- Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "Grand Theories: How Far Have We Come and Where Will We Go?
13 April 2009
- Plan to Double U.S. Foreign Ag Aid Could Increase Research Funding
- House and Senate Approve FY 2010 Budget Resolutions
- Federal Court Strikes Down Patent of DNA Sequence
- Write to the President About Science Funding
- Antarctic Tourism May Be Curtailed to Protect Environment, Research
- Climate Change Legislation Released
- President Nominates Assistant Secretary of Interior
- New in BioScience - "Grand Theories: How Far Have We Come and Where Will We Go?
- Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
- In the AIBS Webstore
30 March 2009
- AIBS Asks House to Fund Science in FY 2010
- NSF Releases Stimulus Guidance
- ED Secretary Talks to Science Teachers
- Congress Passes Long-Awaited Ocean Research Legislation
- Senate Confirms Two Science Picks
- Education Evolves in Texas
- UK Considers Science Stimulus
- SWS Calls for Sustainable Management of Cypress Forests
- House Panel Considers International Science Partnerships
- Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
- In the AIBS Webstore
16 March 2009
- AIBS Comments on Scientific Integrity in Federal Regulatory Process
- FY 2009 Appropriations: Finally Done
- Universities Trying to Cope with Bad Budgets
- EPA Proposes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting
- Obama Science Appointments Still Moving Through Process
- Obama Repeals Stem Cell Ban, Calls for Scientific Integrity
- Congress, Hearings, and Science
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center Today
- In the AIBS Webstore
- New in BioScience - "US Struggles to Clear up Confusion Left in Wake of Rapanos"
2 March 2009
- AIBS Partners with Member Organizations to Bring New Lobbying Effort
- President Releases Outline for FY 2010 Budget
- House Passes FY 2009 Spending Bill
- President Addresses Congress: Climate Change and Ed are Priorities
- Congressional Committees Consider Climate Change, Sort of
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