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” …
NASEM Event on Science Communication and Gender Equity
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, in collaboration with L’Oreal USA, hosted an event on November 15th, celebrating the research of women leaders in science and exploring the critical role of science communication. The event included two panels.…
Researcher Unravels the Mystery of Human Perception: Insights from Visual Metacognition Research
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 …
ACF Revises Handbook on Prevention Services
When Congress passed the Family First Prevention Act (FFPSA) back in 2018, many in the research community applauded provisions that allowed for the use of federal funds to provide evidence-based supports for children and families to prevent foster care placements. …
SEAN Fall Symposium Examines Crisis Preparedness
Dr. Robert Groves, co-chair of the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), welcomed attendees to the second annual convening. SEAN aims to identify pressing societal problems and leverage behavioral and social …
