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Bullet events · Aug 06, 2025

2025 AIBS Council Meeting - Navigating the Evolving Science Policy Landscape with Resilience

Topic: Navigating the Evolving Science Policy Landscape with Resilience

Date: September 9, 2025, 12:00PM - 2:00PM ET

Location: Online

Resources

This year’s meeting will focus on strategies to effectively engage with current science policy challenges. The agenda will include invited presentations on the Scientist Network for Advancing Policy (SNAP) initiative led by early career scientists, building thriving communities in a changing policy landscape, and exploring alternative funding sources. The meeting will also delve into strategies for effective advocacy, including a look at the fiscal year 2026 federal budget and actionable ways to engage with Congress.

This is an opportunity to connect with fellow AIBS member and other organizations, share resources and experiences, and coordinate to strengthen our collective advocacy efforts. We look forward to seeing you there.

Who should attend?

Representative to the AIBS Council, officers, board members, staff, and student representatives of AIBS member and organizations.

Registration

Registration has closed for the 2025 AIBS Council Meeting. Please stay tuned for future AIBS events.


Draft Council Meeting Agenda

12:00 PM — Welcome and Objectives

12:05 PM — President’s Remarks

12:10 PM — Presentation and Discussion

  • Alternative funding sources (private sector perspective)
  • Alternative funding sources (higher-ed perspective)
  • Building thriving communities in a changing policy landscape
  • Scientist Network for Advancing Policy

 1:20 PM — Engaging Congress

 1:40 PM — Discussion

 2:00 PM — Adjourn

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