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.

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Digitizing Science Collections: Unlocking Data for Research and Innovation

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Today, scientists briefed Congress, federal agency personnel, and nongovernmental organization representatives about the importance of the nation’s natural science collections.  The briefing explored how scientists and natural science collections managers are using new technology to digitize the nation’s natural science collections in an effort to increase access to these irreplaceable resources for research, education, and […]

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Ten New Species Earn Special Distinction

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Each year, scientists discover thousands of new species, but only a few enjoy the distinction of being named one of the top ten new species of the year.  That honor is bestowed by the Informational Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University. The winners include organisms as diverse as a monkey, a jellyfish, and […]

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Search for New President of Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking a new president to oversee the museum’s research, exhibits, and educational programs.  A visionary leader is sought to implement the museum’s recently adopted Master Plan.  For information about the museum, please visit www.SBNATURE.org.  For detailed information about the position, and in strict confidence, contact Robert M. […]

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Video of Dual Use Research Workshop Now Online

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An archived video of the National Institutes for Health/National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity December 2011 workshop is now available online.  The workshop, “The Intersection of Science and Security: a Case Study Approach,” examined dual use research, life science research that has the potential to be misused to threaten public health or national security.  The […]

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Calling All Biologists: Showcase Science to Policymakers

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This August, the NSC Alliance is sponsoring the 4th Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event.  This national initiative encourages members of the science community to meet with their elected officials.  Unlike other efforts to educate members of Congress about the importance of scientific research and education programs, this event occurs across the country – […]

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Invite Your Members of Congress to a Science Briefing on Collections

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On 5 June 2012, the Natural Science Collections Alliance will host a science briefing for policymakers in Washington, DC. Natural science collections are research facilities and infrastructure that house irreplaceable specimens and data. This program, “Digitizing Science Collections: Unlocking Data for Research and Innovation,” will explore how new technologies and techniques make it possible to […]

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National Initiative Launched to Change the Way Biology Departments Approach Undergraduate Education

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A new national initiative promises to improve college biology education by engaging faculty members in an effort to change how post-secondary life sciences departments approach education.  PULSE, which stands for Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education, is a collaborative effort funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Howard […]

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NSC Alliance Congressional Briefing on Digitization Nears, Plan to Attend

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On Tuesday, 5 June 2012, the Natural Science Collections Alliance will sponsor a science briefing for congressional lawmakers in Washington, DC.  The briefing, which will take place in room 2325 of the Rayburn House Office Building from 2:00-3:00 p.m., will provide policymakers with information about how digitization of specimens and associated data are increasing access […]

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