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.
Field activities related to the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) will result in the collection of a variety of biodiversity samples that will be archived in museums around the United States. NEON is currently seeking members of the scientific community to serve on the Collections Technical Working Group. This group will provide guidance on NEON […]
Today, the NSC Alliance submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. The testimony supported $2.0 million in new funding for the Department of the Interior’s Cultural and Scientific Collections program. The FY 2014 budget request would implement a multi-year action plan to address recommendations made by the Department’s Inspector […]
Scientific research and education programs would see an increase if President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2014 were enacted. The President’s budget would provide an 8.4 percent increase for the National Science Foundation (NSF), relative to FY 2012. The overall budget for the agency would be $7.6 billion, an increase of $593 million. […]
The NSC Alliance submitted testimony to the Senate in favor of sustained funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year 2014. The testimony supports the President’s budget request of $7.626 billion for FY 2014, an increase of $593 million above FY 2012. “The progress of basic scientific research requires a steady federal investment,†[…]
A new initiative by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) offers 100 million mapped records of nearly every living species in the U.S. Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation (BISON) provides specific locations for the vast majority of records, not just county or state records. “The USGS is proud to announce this monumental resource,” said Kevin […]
The National Science Foundation has issued a new solicitation for proposals for the Collections in Support of Biological Research program. The full proposal deadline is 16 July 2013. The Collections in Support of Biological Research program provides funds: 1) for improvements to secure, improve, and organize collections that are significant to the NSF BIO-funded research […]
The National Science Foundation is highlighting some of the research advances that have been made possible because of supercomputing. From better prediction of earthquakes to describing the minute details of proteins, supercomputers are enabling researchers to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge. “Science is now investing in these super computers, and they are where many […]
Even though President Obama has yet to release his budget plan for fiscal year (FY) 2014, both chambers of Congress have pressed ahead with their planning. Last week, the House and Senate each passed a budget resolution for FY 2014. Although a budget resolution is not binding, it does provide a target for total spending […]
Lawmakers have avoided a government shutdown with passage of a Continuing Resolution for fiscal year (FY) 2013. The legislation, H.R. 933, will fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on 30 September 2013. The House and Senate have passed the bill with bipartisan support, and it has been sent […]
The NSC Alliance submitted testimony to the House of Representatives in favor of sustained funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year 2014. “The progress of basic scientific research requires a steady federal investment,” stated the testimony authored by NSC Alliance President Larry Page. “Unpredictable swings in federal funding can disrupt research programs, […]