Natural Science Collections Alliance
Our members are part of an international community of museums, botanical gardens, herbariums, universities and other institutions that house natural science collections and utilize them in research, exhibitions, academic and informal science education, and outreach activities.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) has launched the AIBS Legislative Action Center. This science policy advocacy tool is provided by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) to members of the biological sciences research and education community. Financial contributions from the Society for the Study of Evolution, American Society for Limnology and Oceanography, […]
The economic stimulus package, also known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has been at the forefront of the news for several weeks. Passed by Congress on 13 February, the legislation was signed into law by President Obama on 17 February 2009.  Obama signed the $787.2 billion package into law at a […]
February 18, 2009 Dear Colleague: We are initiating a national search for the National Science Foundation’s Assistant Director for Biological Sciences (BIO) and seek your assistance in the identification of candidates. Dr. James Collins has served in this position with great distinction since October 2005. The Assistant Director, BIO, leads a Directorate comprised of five […]