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(American Institute of Biological Sciences) Biology educators at primarily undergraduate colleges and universities argue for coordinating networks to expand and improve ecological teaching and research at such institutions.

Though typically conducted on a low budget, research at undergraduate institutions could make larger contributions than hitherto if collaboration were increased, and undergraduates would benefit from the larger-scale research experience.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The American Institute of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event.

This nationwide initiative is intended to spur individual biologists and research centers to meet with their members of Congress during the August congressional district work period.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The American Institute of Biological Sciences will convene the 2nd annual Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event, which will be held throughout the month of August 2010.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The American Institute of Biological Sciences has selected Meredith Niles, a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, Ryan Richards, a graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Leslie Smith, a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island, to receive the 2010 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award (EPPLA).

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The National Association of Biology Teachers will recognize Leonard C.

Yannielli, professor of biological sciences at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Conn., with the 2009 Evolution Education Award during the NABT annual professional development conference to be held Nov. 11-14, 2009 in Denver, Colo.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, six leading ecosystem researchers will share with lawmakers key findings on the impacts of climate change on urban ecosystems.

This science briefing is part of the annual Association of Ecosystem Research Centers annual meeting in Washington, DC.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) Many researchers, particularly those involved with projects with implications for environmental or public health management and policy, want to communicate research findings to appropriate decision makers, news media outlets, or the general public.

This webinar presents information and findings from the HBFR Science Links Program.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) Each year the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes eminent individuals or groups for outstanding contributions to the biological sciences.

Since 1972, AIBS has presented the Distinguished Scientist Award annually to individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the biological sciences, particularly in the fields of integrative and organismal biology.

The award is presented at the AIBS Annual Meeting. The 2009 Annual Meeting was recently held in Arlington, Va.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is committed to increasing participation in the biological sciences of individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Each year through the Diversity Scholars and Diversity Leadership Awards, AIBS recognizes the academic achievements of students from these groups, or a program dedicated to broadening participation in the biological sciences.

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) Each year the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes eminent individuals or groups for outstanding contributions to the biological sciences.

The AIBS Board of Directors and Awards Committee are pleased to announce the following award winners for 2009.