The AIBS Public Policy Office has released its annual report for 2024. This report describes the work AIBS has done this past year in collaboration with our members and partners to advocate for policies that advance biology.
Read about our accomplishments in science policy, which include:
- Facilitated 61 meetings between scientists and lawmakers.
- Helped 122 scientists become advocates for science.
- Successfully launched a new public policy fellowship program in partnership with the Southeastern Universities Research Association to provide young scientists with valuable first hand experience in science policy.
- Continued joint efforts with our science community partners to protect science from deep budget cuts and secure supplemental funding for federal research agencies.
- Created a new policy resource for students—a comprehensive list of fellowships, internships, and training opportunities in science policy available to biologists studying in the United States.
- Published guidance for the research community on implementing a specimen management plan requirement for proposals that involve collecting or generating specimens.
- Facilitated cross-domain discussions to engage an expansive set of stakeholders toward Building an Integrated, Open, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (BIOFAIR) Data Network.
Download and read the 2024 Public Policy Office Annual Report.