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Demonstrating Research on Cognitive Functioning in Virtual Reality to Lawmakers
September 25, 2019
At the Coalition for Health Funding Public Health Fair, FABBS partnered with our member society, the American Psychological Association (APA), to showcase the innovative work of two University of Iowa researchers. Dr. Jodie Plumert, a psychologist, in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Kearney, a computer scientist, use virtual reality to study child pedestrian and bike safety – risk free.
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) put on the virtual reality headset,
read moreCongress is Back in Session for a Busy September
September 11, 2019
Congress returned to Washington, DC after a summer recess. Shortly before leaving town, Congress had passed an agreement to lift the unworkable budget caps put into place back in 2011, paving the way for a busy September.
The House has already passed 10 of the 12 appropriations bills. The Senate, on the other hand, had announced their plans to move four appropriations bills each week. The subcommittee scheduled mark-ups for Labor Health and Human Services (LHHS), the
read moreGolden Goose Honors Basic Science that Ultimately Transforms our Lives
September 11, 2019
The American Association for the Advancement of Science hosted the 8th Annual Golden Goose Awards. This award honors federally-funded research that may have at first seemed “silly”, frivolous, or obscure, but have led to breakthroughs with lasting and broad impact. FABBS was a sponsor for this well-attended event, held at the Library of Congress.
Representatives Davis, Bonamici, Foster, and Tonko
In past years, The Golden Goose Awards has honored former FABBS
read moreTornadoes, Safe Sex, and Happy Hours: Why Data-Guided Policies Can Save the World
September 11, 2019
Key Findings
People discount future rewards and risks.People’s actions are very sensitive to their environment.We can help people lead healthier lives by understanding the principles of how people make choices.
When should people hear a tornado
warning siren?
If the goal is to minimize fatalities, the answer is –
surprisingly – not as soon as possible. Giving people a longer heads up is
better, but only up to about 15 minutes. Lead times longer than