Societies Consortium Provides Guidance on Inclusivity in Virtual Meetings
June 4th, 2020
The Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM held a virtual conference on May 21st entitled “Effective Approaches to Adopting Inclusive Conduct and Honors Policies”. While virtual meetings have the potential to faciliate access for some people, …
National Science Board Announces New Leadership and Members and Releases Vision 2030 Report
May 21, 2020
Earlier this month, the National Science Board (NSB), which oversees the National Science Foundation, met (virtually), announced new leadership, and released the Vision 2030 report.
Ellen Ochoa, currently serving as vice-chair, was elected to succeed Diane Souvaine …
Announcing our 2019-2020 Research Excellence Award Winners
May 21, 2020
Part of the FABBS mission is to promote the sciences of mind, brain, and behavior, and to communicate the importance of its research to the public. Encouraging and recognizing the work of young scientists is a critical …
NIH Leadership Creates Working Group on Behavioral and Social Science Research and NIMH Releases Updated Strategic Plan
May 21, 2020
The NIH Council of Councils met – with members attending virtually – on May 15th. On the agenda was a proposal to create a working group on Behavioral and Social Science Research. Dr. William Riley, Director of the Office of Behavioral …
Collaboration and Continued Education for STEM Teachers to Improve Outcomes
May 21, 2020
More than half of all children in the United States fail to meet basic proficiency scores in math and science. New research in Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences finds schools can bolster educational outcomes …
House Passes HEROES Act, Scientific Community Continues to Advocate for Relief
May 21, 2020
The House of Representatives passed the most recent COVID-19 emergency response legislation, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or The Heroes Act, on Friday, May 15. The proposal would increase aid for state, local and tribal …
