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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.
Bullet policy · Apr 21, 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 policy · Apr 10, 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.

Bullet diversity · Mar 27, 2023

Meet Roberto Efraín Díaz, Diversity Hero

"Every time someone took a chance or an interest in me continuing as a scientist, it led to a really influential and meaningful experience that then led to another one..."