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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28 January 2013
- President Obama Plans to Combat Climate Change in Second Term
- Freshmen Lawmakers to Serve on Science Committees
- Secretary Salazar to Leave Department of the Interior
- Over 300 Schools Teaching Creationism on the Taxpayer's Dime
- NIH Council Advises Retirement of Nearly All Research Chimps
- AIBS Public Policy Office 2012 Annual Report Now Available
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
14 January 2013
- Fiscal Cliff Deal Delays Sequestration
- Chairman Smith Announces Changes to House Science Committee
- Comments Sought on National Climate Assessment
- Supreme Court Declines to Hear Stem Cell Case
- Final Opportunity for Public Comment on Draft K-12 Science Education Standards
- Agencies Announce New Funding Opportunities
- Deadline Approaching: Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
31 December 2012
- Deadline Looms for Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
- Senator Mikulski to Chair Appropriations Committee
- Report Warns that Climate Change Is Already Disrupting Ecosystems
- NIH to Retire Chimps Used in Biomedical Research
- New Orleans School Board Bans Teaching of Creationism
- NPS Accepting Comments on Benefits Sharing Policy
- Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
17 December 2012
- Congressional Democrats Select Committee Leadership
- No More Cuts to Research: Join a National Day of Action
- Report Calls for Agricultural Research to Meet Emerging Environmental Challenges
- NSF Announces Opportunity for Graduate Research Fellows to Work Abroad
- Upcoming Changes to NIH's Workforce Policies
- Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
3 December 2012
- Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Focus of Lame Duck
- House of Representatives Selects New Committee Leadership
- Modified STEM Visa Bill Passes the House
- University R&D Spending at Highest-Ever Levels in FY 2011
- Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
19 November 2012
- Three-Way Race to Lead House Science Committee
- Elections to Bring Change and Stasis
- AIBS Video Explains Implications of the Fiscal Cliff for Science
- Request for Comments: Draft Implementation Plan for a Network Integrated Biocollections Alliance
- BP Oil Spill Settlement Includes Billions for Restoration, Science
- New Foreign Aid Grants Take a 'DARPA' Approach
- Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
5 November 2012
- Potential Shortage of Quality STEM Workers within the Department of Defense
- Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
- UN Atlas of Health and Climate Serves as "Call to Action"
- New Research Initiative to Study Efficacy of Great Lakes Restoration
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
22 October 2012
- Plan to Vote This November
- 'Gang of Eight' Senators Meet Privately about Solutions to Fiscal Cliff
- Congressional Leaders Answer - and Ignore - Questions on Science Policy
- AERC to Policymakers: Ecosystems are Important National Security Interests
- Five 2012 Nobel Laureates Received NSF Support
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
9 October 2012
- Senate Bill Would Boost Funding for Some Environmental Science
- NSB Report Calls Attention to Declining State Funds for Public Research Universities
- EPA Launches Eco-Health Relationship Browser
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
24 September 2012
- Congress Passes Stop-Gap Spending Measure
- White House Sequestration Report Details Billions of Dollars in Potential Cuts to Science
- Impending Budget Cuts to Science Detailed in AIBS Report
- House Backs Effort to Protect Defense from Sequestration
- House Fails to Pass Bill to Boost Visas for Highly Skilled STEM Workers
- USDA Announces Long-Term Agroecosystem Network
- USGS Coalition Honors Representatives LaTourette, McCollum
- 4th Annual Congressional District Visits Event a Success
- Science Committee Chairman Introduces Drought Data Bill
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
10 September 2012
- Presidential Candidates Answer Top Science Policy Questions
- NSF Announces Reorganization
- Park Service Advisory Board Recommends New Role for Science
- College Biology Faculty Named Leadership Fellows
- Act Now: Urge Congress to Prevent Devastating Budget Cuts
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
27 August 2012
- New AIBS Report Explores Forthcoming Federal Budget Cuts
- Act Now: Urge Congress to Prevent Devastating Budget Cuts
- AIBS Seeks Input on the Network Integrated Biocollections Alliance
- Successful NIH Grantees to Face Additional Scrutiny
- AIBS Past President to Participate in Global Health Webinar
- November Elections Draw Near: Register to Vote
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
13 August 2012
- Biologists To Meet with Members of Congress
- A Detailed Look at State R&D Expenditures
- Ideology Evident at Senate's Latest Climate Change Hearing
- Federal Employees Sue to Halt New Financial Disclosure Requirement
- BP-Sponsored Research Initiative Awards New Grants
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
30 July 2012
- NSB Expresses Concern about America's Capacity to Innovate
- AIBS Joins Science Debate to Ask Presidential Candidates Questions
- White House Creates STEM Master Teacher Corps
- Senate Panel Approves Bill to Phase Out Research on Chimps
- Congress Passes Bill to Force White House to Calculate Impacts of Sequestration
- AIBS Urges Congress to Avert Sequestration, Protect Core Government Functions
- Now in BioScience: Data Show that Federal Investment in Research Pays Dividends
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
16 July 2012
- House Bill Would Cut Funding for Biology Research at USGS
- FWS Employees Now Able to Speak with the Media
- Scientific Collections Organization Calls for Government Review of Costs of New Federal Collections
- New in BioScience: Data Show that Federal Investment in Research Pays Dividends
- Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
2 July 2012
- House Panel Votes to Slash Environmental Research Funding
- Bill to Fund Agricultural Research Passed by House Appropriators
- Deadline Approaching: Sign Up to Showcase Science to Policymakers
- Senate Passes 2012 Farm Bill, Reauthorizes Agricultural Research Programs
- Rio+20 Summit Wraps Up
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
18 June 2012
- House Approves Cuts to Biological Research at Department of Energy
- NIH Advisory Group Recommends Changes for Biomedical Research Workforce
- NAS Report Finds Research Universities Key Asset for a Prosperous Nation
- Obama Administration Outlines R&D Funding Priorities for FY 2014
- AIBS Writes to House Appropriators about NSF Funding
- Scientific Societies, Universities Urge Senators to Support Research Funding
- AIBS Assists Member Organization with Science Policy Briefing
- Calling All Biologists: Showcase Science to Policymakers
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
4 June 2012
- Appropriations Update: Despite Committee Progress, Few Bills Head to the Floor
- Federal Agencies Propose New Research Plan for the Arctic
- NRC Report Identifies Opportunities for Improving Undergraduate Education
- Calling All Biologists: Showcase Science to Policymakers
- White House Seeks Excellent Science Mentors
- Biologists Honor Excellence in Research, Education, and Service
- Biodiversity Scientists to Brief Congress about Digitization of Natural Science Collections
- AIBS, Scientific Societies Express Concern with Legislation that Would Limit Travel for Federal Scientists
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
21 May 2012
- House Passes Bill to Fund NSF, but Nixes Political Science Research and Climate Education
- Calling All Biologists: Showcase Science to Policymakers
- New International Group Formed to Address Science Funding Issues
- National Initiative Launched to Change the Way Biology Departments Approach Undergraduate Education
- Policy Provision Could Prohibit Feds from Attending Scientific Meetings
- Public Comments Sought on Draft Science Education Standards
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
7 May 2012
- National Bioeconomy Blueprint Issued by Obama Administration
- Representatives Fattah, Wolf Receive BESC Award
- Action Alert: House of Representatives to Vote on NSF Funding
- Senate Panel Advances Spending Bill for Agricultural Research
- House, Senate Panels Approve Increases for Energy Research
- 2012 Farm Bill Starts Its Odyssey
- House Panel Approves NSF, NOAA Funding
- Science Briefing on Digitization of Scientific Collections
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
23 April 2012
- Congressional Panels Approve Increases for NSF
- Senate, House Appropriators Disagree on NOAA Satellites
- Anti-Evolution Legislation Enacted in Tennessee
- Deadline Approaching for Graduate Student Science Policy Internship
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
9 April 2012
- House Budget Resolution Would Slash Environmental Spending
- Scientists Visit Capitol Hill in Support of Biological Research
- Government Announces 'Big Data' Initiative
- AIBS Congressional Testimony Supports FY 2013 Funding for USGS, EPA, USFS
- AIBS Comments on NPS Draft Scientific Integrity Policy
- Phenology Network Approaches One Million Observations by Citizen Scientists
- Graduate Student Opportunity: Science Policy Internship
- NEON Seeks Assistant Director for Scientific Research Collections and Analysis
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
26 March 2012
- House Budget Committee Endorses Slimmer Budget for FY 2013
- Interior Appropriations Panel Hears from AIBS Policy Director
- AIBS Encourages Congress to Fund FY 2013 NSF Budget Request
- Action Alert: Write to Congress about Science
- Senate-Passed Transportation Bill Cuts Funding for Archeological Research, Environmental Projects
- AIBS Opposes Anti-Evolution Legislation in Tennessee, Oklahoma
- AIBS Sponsors Congressional Briefing on Economic Benefits from Federally Funded Research
- Senate Panel Considers Allowing the White House to Reorganize Agencies
- NSF Awards Second Round of Funding to Promote Tech Transfer
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
12 March 2012
- Federal Budget: NOAA Could Receive Funding Boost for Satellites, Research
- President Proposes Flat Budget for NIH in FY 2013
- Forest Service Research Budget Could be Cut Despite Increase for the Agency
- Anti-Evolution Legislation in Alabama, Oklahoma
- Bill Filed to Repeal Louisiana's Creationism Law
- Senators Express Support for R&D During Committee Hearing
- Court Rejects Virginia Attorney General's Case Against Climate Scientist
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
27 February 2012
- AIBS Report Analyzes President's FY 2013 Budget for Biological Research, Education
- President's Budget Would Boost NSF by Nearly Five Percent
- Science, Museum Organizations Oppose Changes to NSF Collections Support Program
- Action Alert: Thank President Obama for Prioritizing Science, Education in Budget Request
- USDA Budget Would Increase Investments in Environmental Research
- Proposed Budget Increases Funding for Department of Energy's Office of Science
- USGS Proposes Increases for Ecosystems, Climate Change
- Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Selects Chief Science Officer
- Now in BioScience: "White House Begins to Map Course toward Bio-Based Economy"
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
13 February 2012
- President Obama Proposes FY 2013 Budget: Science Fairs Comparatively Well
- House Passes Legislation to Freeze Federal Employee Pay, Cut House Budget
- AIBS Recognizes Outstanding Graduate Students with the 2012 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
- President's Science Advisors Recommend Improvements to Undergrad STEM Education
- AIBS Urges Indiana Legislative Leaders to Oppose Bad Science Education Bill
- New in BioScience: "White House Begins to Map Course toward Bio-Based Economy"
- Short Takes
- Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
For older reports (back to March 2000), see our Public Policy Reports archive.
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