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<p><strong>AIBS Public Policy Report, Volume 16, Issue 18, September 8, 2015</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Invitation: AIBS Webinar on the Future of Scientific Societies </li><li>NOAA Releases First Climate Science Strategy for Fisheries </li><li>Experts Gather to Consider Opportunities from Initiatives to Digitize Biodiversity Collections, Data
</li><li><em>BioScience</em> Talks Podcast on Extracellular Vesicles </li><li>Upcoming Webinars on Water Resources Research </li><li>Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Upcoming Webinars and Proposal Development Workshops
</li><li>Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest </li><li>From the Federal Register </li><li>Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center </li></ul>
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With proper attribution to AIBS, all material from these reports may be reproduced or forwarded. AIBS staff appreciates receiving copies of materials used. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the AIBS Director of Public Policy, Robert
Gropp, at 202-628-1500 x 250.</p>
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<p><strong>Invitation: AIBS Webinar on the Future of Scientific Societies</strong><br>
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Technological advancements in recent years have completely overhauled how the scientific community communicates, discovers, creates, and connects. In addition, biology has become increasingly interdisciplinary, exploding with novel information that has necessitated
boundary-pushing collaboration and required new ways of communicating. These two changes combined have radically altered social norms and expectations within the professional community of biologists.<br>
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Beyond the changes in individual professional activities, there is also compelling evidence that the relationship between individuals and their professional societies is changing dramatically. An understanding of this shift is important for two reasons: scientists
and students rely on their professional societies to connect with a peer network that will vet and strengthen their research and advance their careers, and these organizations rely on individuals to contribute their expertise and time to fulfill a critical
role in advancing the science. If professional societies are to continue filling these niches and providing key social services not offered by academic institutions or government agencies, a better understanding of the changing dynamics between individuals
and their scientific organizations is required in order to help meet these goals and advance the scientific endeavor.<br>
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The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) will host a webinar on Thursday, 17 September 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern to share insights from research AIBS has conducted on these topics.<br>
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There is no cost to participate in this webinar, but pre-registration is required. Please register at
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http://www.aibs.org/events/leadership/scientific-societies-preparing-for-the-future.html</a>.<br>
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This webinar is part of AIBS’ Topics on Leadership in Biological Program. To learn more about this initiative, please visit
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http://www.aibs.org/events/latest_events.html</a>.<br>
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<strong>NOAA Releases First Climate Science Strategy for Fisheries</strong><br>
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On 25 August, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a strategy to tackle the impacts of climate change on fisheries. The strategy—the first of its kind from the agency—was released in response to the “growing demands for information
and tools to prepare for and respond to the climate impacts on marine and coastal resources.”<br>
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The report emphasizes that the goal of the strategy is “to increase the production, delivery, and use of the climate-related information required to fulfill NOAA Fisheries mandates.”<br>
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The strategy identifies seven objectives, including tracking trends in marine ecosystems, identifying robust management strategies, and designing adaptive management processes that respond to a changing climate.<br>
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The strategy met with criticism from the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, Representative Rob Bishop (R-UT), who believes that the plan has “zero scientific justification” and could harm the U.S. fishing industry by elevating climate change to
its top priority.<br>
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NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) emphasized that the strategy will help fishery managers respond effectively to climate change impacts on marine resources.<br>
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Eileen Sobeck, administrator of NMFS, pointed out that the previous month was the warmest July ever recorded, primarily due to record-high ocean temperatures. “Those warmer waters, along with rising seas, coastal droughts and ocean acidification, are already
putting people, businesses, and communities at risk,” she said in a statement. “With this strategy, we're taking a proactive approach in providing information on current and future conditions to try and reduce impacts and increase our resilience.”<br>
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Richard Merrick, NOAA Fisheries Chief Science Advisor, reiterated the importance of “knowing what changes are coming so they [communities and businesses] can take appropriate action to mitigate any negative effects on our economy and environment.”<br>
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<strong><em>BioScience</em> Talks Podcast on Extracellular Vesicles </strong><br>
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Listen to the newest episode of <em>BioScience</em> Talks podcast. August’s guests, Drs. Xandra Breakefield and Mikolaj Zaborowski, discuss extracellular vesicles, which are one of the biggest stories in biology. Listen at
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http://www.aibs.org/publications/news/latest-bioscience-talks-podcast.html</a>.<br>
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<strong>Experts Gather to Consider Opportunities from Initiatives to Digitize Biodiversity Collections, Data</strong><br>
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Thirty scientists, communication and outreach experts, and natural science collection administrators from across the country gathered in Chicago last week for a two-day meeting to explore how the biodiversity collections community can better collaborate to
share biodiversity information with the public and key decision-makers. The Biodiversity Collections Network organized and sponsored the meeting.<br>
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The working group includes individuals from institutions across the nation, including Chicago’s own Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Chicago Academy of Sciences.<br>
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“This meeting might be thought of as a focus group. Our goal is to have this group think creatively about how we can all better leverage our collective resources and expertise,” said Robert Gropp, Interim Co-Executive Director of the American Institute of Biological
Sciences in Washington, DC. “This isn’t about wanting the public to think species diversity is cool, which it is; this is about identifying ways to effectively share timely and important information about biodiversity with those decision-makers who need this
information. The speed with which we are losing genetic diversity is alarming and we need to act with great speed to conduct the research needed to understand how this is going to influence the world in which we live, the food that is available to nourish
us, and the ecosystem services we all require for clean air and water,” said Gropp.<br>
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The development of new imaging technology, more robust data mining and database technologies, and other tools offers scientists new opportunities to increase our understanding of biological diversity. Indeed, the U.S. National Science Foundation has pledged
$100 million over 10 years to support research efforts that enable the research community to unlock images and associated data from the billions of biological specimens contained in natural science collections across the United States.<br>
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The American Institute of Biological Sciences, Natural Science Collections Alliance, and Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections launched the Biodiversity Collections Network in 2014 with initial support from the National Science Foundation.<br>
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<strong>Upcoming Webinars on Water Resources Research </strong><br>
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The Environmental Protection Agency hosts a monthly webinar series on its Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Research Program. Upcoming webinars will focus on early detection of invasive species in lakes, acidification of water bodies, and ecosystem services
approaches to restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__aibs.us1.list-2Dmanage1.com_track_click-3Fu-3Da2886d199362c2554974f78af-26id-3D33e823970d-26e-3D6708ed45cf&d=AwMF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IvvrBbmds6_EuycsMkb2A9GJzfmyJYxmgLaBeuF1eGE&s=QxnsdrC-ZX3q8J4BGbm7XsSw0zqIrx-kUSPgW57SCGw&e=" target="_blank" style="color: #800000;text-decoration: underline;font-weight: normal;">
http://www2.epa.gov/water-research/2015-water-research-webinar-series</a>.<br>
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<strong>Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Upcoming Webinars and Proposal Development Workshops
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in collaboration with the Virtual Faculty Collaborative (VFC), a partnership between the Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Louisiana State University, and Higher Education
Services, will be discussing the new program solicitations for the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Program via a series of webinars. The IUSE initiative supports investments to address immediate challenges and opportunities that are facing
undergraduate STEM education.<br>
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The IUSE Education and Human Resources webinars will be held on 21 September from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and on 22 September from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The Pre-Service STEM Teacher Education in IUSE Webinar will be held on 1 October from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.<br>
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Enrollment is limited to 300 participants per session. To register for the IUSE Webinar please go to:
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http://ehrweb01.aaas.org/stem-iwbw/iuseregistration/</a>.<br>
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<strong>Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest </strong><br>
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Help the public and policymakers to better understand the breadth of biology by entering the Faces of Biology Photo Contest. The winner will receive $250 and have their image published on the cover of
<em>BioScience</em>.<br>
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The competition recognizes scientists who use imagery to communicate aspects of biological research to the public and policymakers.<br>
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The theme of the contest is “Faces of Biology.” Photographs entered into the competition must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or student, engaging in biological research. The research may occur outside, in a lab, at a natural history collection,
at a field station, on a computer, in a classroom, or anywhere else research is done.<br>
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The winning photo from the 2014 contest is featured on the cover of the May 2015 issue of
<em>BioScience</em>.<br>
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Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 30 September 2015.<br>
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The contest is sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. For more information or to enter the contest, visit
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http://www.aibs.org/public-programs/photocontest.html</a>.<br>
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<strong>From the Federal Register</strong><br>
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The following items appeared in the Federal Register from 24 August to 4 September 2015. For more information on these or other recent items, please visit the AIBS Federal Register Resource at
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www.aibs.org/federal-register-resource/index.html</a>.<br>
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<strong>Week Ending 4 September 2015</strong><br>
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<strong>Commerce</strong></p>
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<li>Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting </li><li>U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee </li><li>Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology </li></ul>
<strong>Environmental Protection Agency</strong>
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<li>National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology </li></ul>
<strong>Health and Human Services</strong>
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<li>National Cancer Institute; Notice of Meeting </li></ul>
<strong>Interior</strong>
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<li>Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments </li><li>EXXON VALDEZ Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee Meeting </li></ul>
<strong>National Aeronautics and Space Administration</strong>
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<li>NASA Advisory Council; Ad Hoc Task Force on STEM Education; Meeting </li><li>NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Public Nominations </li></ul>
<strong>National Science Foundation </strong>
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<li>Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences; Notice of Meeting </li></ul>
<strong>Week Ending 28 August 2015</strong><br>
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<strong>Agriculture </strong>
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<li>Notice of Intent To Request an Early Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
</li></ul>
<strong>Commerce</strong>
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<li>Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting </li><li>Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Fisheries Research Conducted and Funded by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Fisheries Science Center
</li></ul>
<strong>Energy</strong>
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<li>President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology </li></ul>
<strong>Environmental Protection Agency </strong>
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<li>Notice of a Public Meeting and Opportunity for Public Comment on Considerations for Risk Assessment of Genetically Engineered Algae
</li></ul>
<strong>Health and Human Services</strong>
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<li>National Cancer Institute Amended; Notice of Meeting </li><li>National Cancer Institute; Notice of Meeting </li><li>Office of the Director, Office of Science Policy, Office of Biotechnology Activities; Notice of Meeting
</li><li>Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration; Notice of Meeting </li></ul>
<strong>Interior </strong>
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<li>Everglades General Management Plan/East Everglades Wilderness Study, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Everglades National Park, Florida
</li><li>Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE)
</li></ul>
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