AIBS December 2017 Newsletter

December Issue of BioScience: The December issue of BioScience is now available online with articles like "World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice" and more.  ​​​ ​​​ Apply for the 2018 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award: Are you a science graduate student looking to make a difference in science policy and funding? Applications are being accepted for the 2018 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award.  2018 AIBS Congressional Visits Day: Join AIBS for our annual Congressional Visits Day in Washington, DC. This event is an opportunity for scientists to meet with their members of Congress about the importance of federal support for biological research and education.  ​​​ ​​​ AIBS Wins Best Paper Award: The abstract entitled "Risk Evaluation in Peer Review of Grant Applications", which was submitted by AIBS SPARS to the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Meeting December 10-12 has been chosen as a co-winner of the SRA Decision Analysis and Risk Sub-Group ( ARSG) / Environment Systems & Decisions Best Paper Award. In the abstract, we analyze survey data from reviewers and applicants, asking them about the review criteria and considerations of risk included in recent review discussions and applicant feedback. Winners Selected in Faces of Biology Photo Contest: Three winners have been selected in the 2017 Faces of Biology Photo Contest, sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS). The contest is an opportunity for members of the scientific community to showcase the varied forms that biological research can take. This was the seventh year of the contest. ​​​ AIBS Can Help Your Organization Advance Its Mission AIBS is committed to helping our community advance the biological sciences for the benefit of science and society. One of the ways we achieve our mission is by helping our member organizations advance their goals. Areas in which AIBS can help your organization include: Science policy—analysis, development, ahttps://www.memberplanet.com/s/aibs/newslettersnd advocacy Communications—infrastructure for engaging current and new audiences Membership incentives—discount or complimentary programs for your members Membership management Program support—award program administration, merit review Meetings management Strategic planning Information technology—consultation and advice Business office functions—accounting, fund raising and corporate compliance, maintenance of corporate documents, payroll Contact Robert Gropp at rgropp@aibs.org to explore how AIBS can help your organization.  The AIBS Newsletter is one way we alert you to the many ways we are working to inform decisions that advance the biological sciences. The AIBS Newsletter also provides you with information about ways you can participate in and benefit from our programs.  If you are not currently a member, please consider joining or sharing this Newsletter with friends and colleagues.  If you are not receiving this newsletters automatically, please click here to subscribe to them.     American Institute of Biological Sciences 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard, Suite 402 McLean, VA 22101 Add us to your address book  You may  unsubscribe  if you prefer not to receive future emails from us | Privacy Policy