News & Updates – Page 15 – Natural Science Collections Alliance

NAGPRA Review Committee to Meet in October

By NSCAPosted on September 18, 2019Posted in Activities & Events, News & Updates

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Review Committee have scheduled a public teleconference on October 30, 2019. The agenda will include discussion of the Review Committee’s annual report to Congress, requests for disposition of Native American human remains, and public comment. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaZg6_R7_F3WNA2x7W1rd2uU3qLK9EnJfAXWeXB-fnVvNByw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&fbzx=-800241247966857323

NSC Alliance Members Invited to Submit Nominations for NAGRPA Review Committee

By NSCAPosted on August 27, 2019Posted in Correspondence, News & Updates

The National Park Service is soliciting nominations for two members of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation (NAGPRA) Review Committee. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint two members from nominations submitted by national museum organizations or national scientific organizations. The committee was established by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of […]

BCoN Early Career Travel Awards: Communications Training Professional Development

By NSCAPosted on August 20, 2019Posted in Activities & Events, News & Updates

The Biodiversity Collections Network (BCoN) is offering a limited number of travel awards to help early career biodiversity scientists (broadly defined), collection managers, educators, and other biodiversity-collection professionals participate in the October 7-8, 2019 AIBS Communications Boot Camp for Scientists. This professional development training course is being held in Washington, DC. Eligibility: Graduate student, post-doctoral […]

NSC Alliance Urges University of Alaska Regents Not to Cut Museum of North Funding

By NSCAPosted on July 30, 2019Posted in Correspondence, News & Updates, Position Statements

On July 29, 2019, the NSC Alliance urged the regents of the University of Alaska to find alternatives to devastating and irrevocable budget cuts to the Museum of the North. The letter from NSC Alliance is below. Please consider contacting the the regents, university officials, and state legislators today to help them understand the importance […]

2019 National Fossil Day

By NSCAPosted on June 14, 2019Posted in Activities & Events, News & Updates

The National Park Service (NPS) is planning for the 10th annual celebration of National Fossil Day, which will take place on October 16, 2019. National Fossil Day is a nationwide celebration that will include paleontology activities planned by partner organizations across the United States. NSC Alliance has once again partnered with the National Park Service […]

The Natural Science Collections Alliance Recognized for Museum Advocacy

By NSCAPosted on June 5, 2019Posted in Correspondence, News & Updates

The Natural Science Collections Alliance was honored to receive a Special Service Award from the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) for its advocacy and lobbying on behalf of museums. The NSC Alliance President Dr. John Bates accepted the award during the annual SPNHC business meeting which was held at The Field […]

House Considers FY 2020 Funding Despite No Deal on Budget Caps

By NSCAPosted on May 17, 2019Posted in News & Updates

Appropriators in the U.S. House of Representatives have started to consider spending bills for fiscal year (FY) 2020. Importantly, Congress and the President have not yet reached agreement on a deal to raise the budget caps that are set to kick in later this year. Since 2013, budget sequestration has dramatically cut funding available for […]

NSC Alliance Provides Testimony in Support of IMLS

By NSCAPosted on May 15, 2019Posted in News & Updates, Position Statements

The Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSC Alliance) provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding fiscal year (FY) 2020 funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “Museums strengthen our national economy. They provide core educational and outreach programs to engage the public and contribute more than $50 billion to the U.S. economy […]

NSC Alliance Urges Senate Appropriators to Support FY 2020 Funding for NSF

By NSCAPosted on April 22, 2019Posted in News & Updates, Position Statements

The Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSC Alliance) provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighting the importance and role of natural history collections. Natural science collections advance scientific research and education, and that informs actions to improve public health, agricultural productivity, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and American economic innovation. Current research involving natural science […]

Action Alert: Ask Your Members of Congress to Support NSF

By NSCAPosted on April 19, 2019Posted in Activities & Events, News & Updates

Congress has begun work to set funding levels for federal programs for fiscal year (FY) 2020. Scientists interested in the National Science Foundation (NSF) should consider contacting their U.S. Representative and Senators to ask that they provide NSF with $9 billion in FY 2020. NSF is the primary federal funding source for discovery-driven research at […]