FABBS reports on items of interest to many communities – scientists, policymakers, and the public. In our news, you will see updates on science funding and policy, articles that translate research for policy, and descriptions of the research contributions of scientists at all stages of their research careers.
FABBS Welcomes Spring Interns
February 9, 2022
FABBS welcomed two spring interns – Anna Peña-Gomez from Florida International University and Alexis Rodriguez from Arizona State University. FABBS offers undergraduate hybrid internship opportunities for the spring, summer, and fall semesters, where students can gain experience in the fields of science communication and advocacy in the nation’s capital. We invited Anna and Alexis to (another) interview to discuss what they hope to get out of the experience
read moreEmerging Science Partners and the Future of Global Research Report Released
February 8, 2022
In January 2022, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences released the “Global Connections Emerging Science Partners,” a report from the Challenges for International Scientific Partnerships Initiative (CISP) to identify the benefits of international collaboration and recommend actions. The project was co-chaired by Dr. Arthur Bienenstock and Dr. Peter Michelson, who serve on the University Large-Scale Science (LSS) Working Group, which includes FABBS President Dr.
read moreNIMH Holds Winter Advisory Council Meeting
February 8, 2022
The National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council (AC) met on February 1 (see the agenda here). The Institute Director, Dr. Joshua Gordon, welcomed seven new members and recognized four members transitioning off of the board including Dr. Yael Niv, Princeton. When sharing her reflections on her time on the AC, she mentioned that she initially thought that her induction in the Council was due to her work in computational methods; yet she thought
read moreFABBS Provides Feedback on Pandemic Preparedness Bill
February 8, 2022
In January, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ranking Member, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released a discussion draft of the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act (PREVENT Pandemics Act). FABBS was grateful for the opportunity to provide feedback on this bipartisan legislation, and share insights from the behavioral and brain sciences. (Read FABBS
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