Uncertain Future for U.S. Participation in International Scientific Disciplinary Unions
Until recently, the Board on International Scientific Organizations (BISO) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) managed 18 disciplinary boards representing the U.S. in international scientific unions. NAS’s management was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). …
NIH Director Testifies Before Senate HELP Committee
On February 3, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing with key witness Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Although the title “Modernizing the National Institutes of Health: Faster …
NIH Advisory Councils Hold Winter Meetings
The winter cycle of National Institutes of Health (NIH) advisory councils (ACs) convened in late January and early February to share updates on research priorities, fiscal planning, and policy initiatives across their respective institutes and the broader NIH. FABBS attended …
NAS Honors FABBS Members
Annually, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) honors individuals with awards to recognize their breakthrough scientific achievements. This year, several FABBS members are among the recipients, acknowledging their incredible advancements in the behavioral and brain sciences. Drs. Deanna M. Barch, …
Scientists Are Committed to Impactful Research, According to Sage Survey
A recent white paper from Sage, “Do social scientists care if they make societal impact?” showed, yes, researchers are strongly committed to having an impact. However, they face some challenges and do not see their institutions as supportive of that …
FABBS Honors Two Researchers with 2026 IDEA Awards
FABBS is proud to recognize Dr. Jill Becker, University of Michigan, and Dr. Calvin Lai, Rutgers University, as our 2026 Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Awardees.
Dr. Becker received the Norman Anderson Senior Scholar Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging her …
