AIBS January 2018 Newsletter

January Issue of BioScience: The January issue of BioScience and the latest "BioScience Talks" podcast, "Specimen Collection, Populations, and Biodiversity Science", are now available.  ​​​ ​​​ Job Announcement - AIBS Public Policy Manager: The Public Policy Manager works with AIBS leadership and membership to develop and implement the organization’s science policy and communications agenda, which is focused on promoting informed decision-making that advances the biological sciences for the benefit of science and society. Visit our website to find out more. AIBS Member Donates $5,000 to Support Science Policy: AIBS is pleased to announce that one of our individual members has just generously donated $5,000 to support AIBS science policy initiatives. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, noted that AIBS is an important organization doing important work. ​​​ ​​​ AIBS Upcoming Webinar: Title: Collaboration Networks & Peer Review Date:Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM EST Presenter: George Chacko, Chief Scientist at NET ESolutions Corporation.  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.  ​​​ ​​​ 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.  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, and 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