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.
NSF Holds Panel and Showcase on Natural Disaster Resiliency
January 29, 2020
On Tuesday, January 28th, the National Science Foundation held an interactive showcase in the Rayburn House Office Building with five speakers introducing their Natural Disaster Resiliency projects. Many of these grants were awarded in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Guest speakers included: Dr. Robin Murphy, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University; Dr. Rebecca Morss, National Center for Atmospheric Research; Dr. Ilkay Altintas, San
read moreLegislation to Double NSF Budget in 10 Years Introduced in the House
January 29, 2020
On Tuesday, January 28, members of the House Science Committee introduced H.R. 5685, the Securing American Leadership in Science and Technology Act. SALTA would authorize doubling science budgets over 10 years, including the National Science Foundation. The bill recommends $9.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2021, a significant increase over the FY 2020 $8.3 billion. The Research and Related Activities budget line, which includes the NSF research directorates, would grow
read moreNSB Releases Report on the State of U.S. Science
January 29, 2020
On January 15, the National Science Board released a new and improved version of previous reports – The State of U.S. Science and Engineering. A briefing on Capitol Hill included information from chapters on science and math education, higher education, the technical workforce, and scientific publications. NSF will release four more chapters in the coming months —reporting global spending patterns, academic research, trade and industry, knowledge transfer, and
read moreQ&A with New FABBS Board President, Roxane Cohen Silver
January 15, 2020
FABBS welcomes Roxane Cohen Silver, University of California, Irvine, as she steps into the role of FABBS President for a two-year term.
What inspired you to become President of the FABBS board?
My academic area of expertise is on the psychological, physical, and social impact of traumatic life experiences, such as natural disasters, mass violence events, and other community traumas. Over the years, I have been struck by the fact that public leaders and decision
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