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Explore the most recent news about AIBS's initiatives, programs, resources, and events.

Bullet events, workshops · May 18, 2023

Writing for Impact and Influence

AIBS, in partnership with the Center for Wildlife Studies, is offering this professional development program designed to help scientists, including graduate students, hone their written communication skills to increase the impact and influence of their message.
Bullet policy · May 08, 2023

Latest Public Policy Report

The Public Policy Report has been released. The report provides analysis and communication on important issues in the scientific community.

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Bullet peer-review · May 03, 2023

Gender Gap Found in Research Grant Award Amounts, Re-applications

According to a review of studies by researchers from Washington State University and the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), women researchers received less grant money on average than men. The study found that women's average grant award was about $342,000, while men's average grant award was $659,000.
Bullet announcements, bioscience, diversity · May 01, 2023

Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting individuals, organizations, articles, and activities that are shining a light on Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander scientific excellence.