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ASBMB weighs in on NIH reform proposal
The agency must continue to prioritize investigator-initiated, curiosity-driven basic research, society says.
ASBMB seeks feedback on NIH postdoc training questions
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
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?
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
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
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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Invisible and undervalued: Navigating caregiving and careers in STEM
A National Academies of Science and Medicine report calls for federal, nationwide paid leave and provides best practices for implementing caregiver support policies.
Meet the 2024 ASBMB Advocacy Training Program delegates
The program's sixth cohort will learn how to advocate for science funding and support this summer and will visit Capitol Hill in 2025.
NPA task force releases report on postdoc policies
The National Postdoctoral Association recommends institutions act in eight priority areas to improve the trainee experience.
ASBMB members advocate for basic science
In 65 meetings on Capitol Hill, scientists urged legislators to support budget increases for NIH, NSF and DOE.
A call to action: Urge Congress to support scientific research
ASBMB members can write to policymakers to advocate for robust science funding in fiscal year 2025.
ASBMB members head to Capitol Hill
They will encourage lawmakers to support essential R&D appropriations to keep the U.S. competitive and retain highly skilled talent.
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