Join/Renew
Payment Portal
Member Directory
Membership Brochure
Membership Benefits
Meetings
The NSC Alliance periodically meets in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections or iDigBio. In 2019, the NSC Alliance launched its Collections Policy and Advocacy meeting in Washington, DC. Also in 2019, the NSC Alliance entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida and iDigBio to become an organizer and partner in future Digital Data for Biodiversity conferences. Members of the NSC Alliance also enjoy affiliate membership in the American Institute of Biological Sciences which allows NSC Alliance member representatives to participate in annual AIBS Council Meetings.
Washington Report
NSC Alliance members receive the electronic Washington Report. This valuable resource published monthly provides current news about policy developments that impact the natural science collections community. These reports alert NSC Alliance members to opportunities to influence policymakers.
Advocacy
Through the Collections Policy and Advocacy meeting, NSC Alliance members shape and advance initiatives that advance the interests of the collections community. Additionally, NSC Alliance members have the opportunity to participate in science briefings for lawmakers in Washington, DC, and to interact with policymakers in their home state through an annual Congressional District Visits event.