New NSF Report on Understanding Intersectionality in STEM
The Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) at the National Science Foundation (NSF) released Making Visible the Invisible: Understanding Intersectionality. CEOSE advises NSF on activities, policies, practices and programs, to facilitate participation of underrepresented racial/ethnic populations, persons …
NIH “Pauses” Advancing Health Communication Science and Practice Program
Last month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) quietly made the decision to “pause” a Common Fund program to advancing health communication science and practice. The NIH Council of Councils had approved the concept on September 8, 2022, with strong …
Researcher Investigates How Our Snap Judgments Affect Society
NIMH Convenes Advisory Council and Celebrates 75 Years of Mental Health Research and Progress
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NIMH director, Dr. Joshua Gordon, opened the 271st convening of the National Advisory on Mental Health Council (NAMHC), held in a hybrid setting on September 8. [Agenda] Dr. Gordon gave a brief update on Congressional interactions as well as …
NBES Reconvenes for the First Time in Nearly 6 Years
The National Board for Education Sciences (NBES) is the advisory board for the Institute of Education Sciences. Late last year, President Biden appointed 14 new members.
The Board convened on Monday, September 11 in a virtual setting. IES director and …
Interview with Rashada Alexander, Director of AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
1. What is the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship?
I’d love to start by telling you a true thing about me: The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF) program transformed me, professionally and personally. After earning a Ph.D. …
