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March 26, 2025
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Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment
Professional Development

Summer internships in an unpredictable funding environment

March 14, 2025

With the National Institutes of Health and other institutions canceling summer programs, many students are left scrambling for alternatives. If your program has been canceled or delayed, consider applying for other opportunities or taking a course.

Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry
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Black excellence in biotech: Shaping the future of an industry

Feb. 28, 2025

This Black History Month, we highlight the impact of DEI initiatives, trailblazing scientists and industry leaders working to create a more inclusive and scientific community. Discover how you can be part of the movement.

91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership
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91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ releases statement on sustaining U.S. scientific leadership

Jan. 16, 2025

The society encourages the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government to continue their support of the nation’s leadership in science.

91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024
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91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ and advocacy: What we accomplished in 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

PAAC members met with policymakers to advocate for basic scientific research, connected some fellow members with funding opportunities and trained others to advocate for science.

‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’
Interview

‘Our work is about science transforming people’s lives’

Dec. 17, 2024

Ann West, chair of the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Public Affairs Advisory Committee, sits down Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Institutes of Health.

Applied research won’t flourish without basic science
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Applied research won’t flourish without basic science

Oct. 6, 2024

Three senior figures at the US National Institutes of Health explain why the agency remains committed to supporting basic science and research.

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91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ weighs in on NIH reform proposal

The federal funding agency must continue to prioritize investigator-initiated, curiosity-driven basic research, society says.
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91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions
Training

91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions

Sept. 18, 2024

The National Institutes of Health takes steps toward addressing concerns about support caps, a funding mechanism and professional development.

5 growing threats to academic freedom
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5 growing threats to academic freedom

Aug. 18, 2024

From educational gag orders to the decline of tenure-track positions, academic freedom in the United States has been worsening in recent years.

Will Congress revive the China Initiative?
Diversity

Will Congress revive the China Initiative?

Aug. 14, 2024

The 2018 program to counter economic espionage raised fears about anti-Asian discrimination and discouraged researchers.

The sweeping impact of the Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal
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The sweeping impact of the Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal

Aug. 3, 2024

Repealing the 40-year-old doctrine throws laws on climate, conservation, health, technology and more into doubt.

Federal funding for major science agencies is at an 25-year low
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Federal funding for major science agencies is at an 25-year low

Aug. 3, 2024

Although usually immune from political gridlock and polarization in Congress, government spending on research is slated to drop for 2025.

The visa voyage
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The visa voyage

July 24, 2024

International scientists fight through red tape and regulations for a chance to train and work in the U.S.

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