Congress Averts Government Shutdown
On November 16, President Biden signed a second continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open past the November 17 deadline of the initial CR. The stopgap bill holds funding at fiscal year (FY) 2023 levels with a “laddered” …
FABBS Responds to Congressional RFI on Modernizing NIH
Senator Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, – and a medical doctor – invited feedback on a comprehensive list of important questions regarding potential National Institute of Health (NIH) reform. FABBS responded …
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. …
NSB Holds Summer Meeting
The National Science Board (NSB) met on August 15 and 16 for its quarterly meeting. [See recordings: Day 1, Day 2, and the agenda]
The event began with a warm welcome from Dr. Panchanathan, the Director of the National Science …
