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AAAS Annual Meeting: A Banner Year for Psychology
February 24, 2022
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting, titled Empower with Evidence, was conducted virtually on February 17-20, and featured an exceptional array of scientific topics, including public health, science communications, STEM education, science policy, the social and behavioral sciences, linguistics, and more.
The meeting kicked off with the “Empower with Evidence” Presidential Address by Susan Amara, scientific
read moreNASEM Committee on Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM Organizations Holds First Meeting
February 23, 2022
On January 26th, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) held its open session meeting launching the Committee on Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in STEM organizations. The goal is to provide a hallmark consensus report of clear and actionable advice to the nation in advancing anti-racism and DEI.
This meeting was monitored by Dr. Susan Fiske, committee member, past president of FABBS, and Policy Insights from
read moreEnergy and Commerce Hearing on ARPA-H
February 23, 2022
On Tuesday, February 8th, the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) held a public hearing, “ARPA-H: The Next Frontier of Biomedical Research,” to discuss President Biden’s proposal for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H would establish a new research agency to “develop breakthroughs—to prevent, detect, and treat diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and cancer.”
The Committee sought
read moreSenators Launch Women in STEM Caucus
February 24, 2022
Senators Jacky Rosen (D – NV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R – WV) launched the Women in STEM Caucus on November 8, National STEM Day, to discuss how to expand access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and training for women. The Senators had previously worked on the Building Blocks of STEM Act, a bill which provided grants through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM
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