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Bullet FEATURED · awards · Aug 11, 2026

AIBS Diana Wall Graduate Student Publication Excellence Award

Apply today for the AIBS Diana Wall Graduate Student Publication Award. This annual award is granted to a graduate student (master’s or PhD candidate) who has served as the lead author of a peer-reviewed article published in BioScience during the preceding calendar year.
Bullet policy, statements · Jul 10, 2020

Community Statement Opposing ICE Guidance on Foreign Students

The biological sciences research and education community is deeply concerned by the July 6, 2020, guidance from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would force international students to leave the country if they do not participate in in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester.
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Bullet announcements · Jun 08, 2020

AIBS Responding to COVID-19 Crisis

During the COVID-19 crisis, AIBS has continued to support our clients, partners, and members in our collective efforts to promote informed decision-making that advances science for the benefit of society. We continue to work to help the biological sciences community respond the effects of disruptions arising from COVID-19, and to prepare for continued impact and effectiveness as we all prepare for new models of operation.

Bullet statements · Jun 04, 2020

Position Statement - AIBS Statement on Racism

AIBS stands with all people and organizations working to end racism and injustice through peaceful protest, legal action, policy change, and systemic reform.