National Science Board Appoints New Members
On January 13, President Biden announced the pending appointment of eight members to the National Science Board (NSB), bringing the board to full capacity at 24 members.
The NSB identifies issues critical to the future of the National Science Foundation …
White House Announces Alliance to Advance STEMM Equity
At a stakeholder summit on December 12, the White House launched the STEMM Opportunity Alliance, a consortium of almost 100 institutions that will work to address barriers and promote equitable participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and …
Marijuana Research Bill Signed into Law
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (H.R. 8454) passed the Senate on November 16th and was signed into law by President Biden on December 2nd. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and …
The National Board for Education Sciences is Back
Nearly 6 years after their last meeting, a national board that helps guide federally funded education research will become active again.
President Biden appointed 14 new members to the National Board for Education Sciences, which advises the Department of Education’s …
OSTP Briefs Science Community on Public Access Guidance
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) hosted a community forum about a memo, sent in August, directing heads of federal agencies to develop policies to facilitate public access to data and scientific publications. The memo, Ensuring …
Biden Administration Releases New Research Security Guidance
January 13, 2022
On January 4, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released new guidance on national security concerns surrounding federally-funded research, building on an announcement made on the final day of the Trump Administration. In …
